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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle And … Refill — SeaWorld Designs New Conservation-Minded Cup To Interact With Coca-Cola Freestyle

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SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT CUP THAT CARESCustom Technology Engages Guests on a Personal Level

This penguin-shaped cup may look cute and cuddly, but it has a noble purpose: encourage guests to help the planet, one refill at a time.

In conjunction with SeaWorld(®) Orlando’s epic new attraction and ride Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin(TM) opening Memorial Day weekend, SeaWorld has created the Cup That Cares(TM)– a new reusable cup program with a twist of technology. The innovative, interactive cup was designed specifically to connect with Coca-Cola Freestyle(®) beverage dispensers in the new realm.

The new Cup That Cares engages guests in a personalized manner to reuse materials and reduce their carbon footprint. An RFID chip embedded in each Cup That Cares interacts with software at Coca-Cola Freestyle(®) dispensers to calculate and tell guests how they are being more environmentally responsible by choosing to reuse.

Plus, SeaWorld will donate $1 from each Cup That Cares purchase to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens(®) Conservation Fund, a not-for-profit foundation that helps protect wildlife around the world.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Technology embedded in the Cup That Cares calculates the amount of CO2 each guest saves from entering the atmosphere when they choose to reuse the cup for refills at Coca-Cola Freestyle machines in Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. With each refill at the designated machines, exclusive software developed by Coca-Cola and SeaWorld serves up an onscreen message that is customized to that guest’s Cup That Cares history.  The message thanks the guest for choosing to reuse, tracks how many refills the Cup That Cares has been used for, and calculates the running total of CO2 the guest has saved from entering the atmosphere.

Each refill with a reusable cup prevents the emission of approximately 27 grams of CO2.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE:

There are two options, both available exclusively in the new Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin attraction at SeaWorld Orlando:

Cup That Cares(TM) souvenir reusable cup – available at the two beverage stations inside the attraction for $9.99 – is adorned with photos of Puck(TM) and his penguin family. Puck is  the hero penguin character featured throughout the new realm.

Create A Cup That Cares(TM) – Guests may build their own personalized penguin-shaped character cup by choosing from more than 40 accessories such as eyes, hair, glasses, hats, bow tie, necklaces and even miniature Shamu® ice cream bars and SeaWorld shopping bags. The Create A Cup That Cares will be sold in the Antarctica gift shop, and includes a free first fill at the nearby Antarctica beverage stations. Create A Cup That Cares experience starts at $15.95 with the option to add accessory items.
“Just as penguins do within their colonies, humans also can band together to make a big difference through small actions,” said Dan Brown, Chief Operating Officerof SeaWorld, Discovery Cove and Aquatica Parks. “We see great potential with this new program because it encourages guests to be more aware of their actions – and reduce their carbon footprint — in an easy, fun and innovative way. Each step may be small, but it all adds up when we work together.”

Refills throughout the park for both Cup That Cares options are $.99 each.

PLUS — NEW custom Coca-Cola flavor served up only at Antarctica

The Cup That Cares concept was developed in partnership with the park’s beverage partner Coca-Cola, whose Coca-Cola Freestyle dispensers offer guests more than 100 different beverage brands.  Also only in Antarctica, Coca-Cola Freestyle will offer an all-new, vanilla-infused choice — South Pole Chill(TM).

For more information, visit www.SeaWorldOrlando.com.

About Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin:

The biggest expansion in SeaWorld’s history, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin opens Friday, May 24 and combines a state-of-the-art family adventure ride with up-close encounters with hundreds of penguins – kings, gentoos, Adelies and rockhoppers.

About SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment(TM) is a leading theme park and entertainment company delivering personal, interactive and educational experiences that blend imagination with nature and enable its customers to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world we share. The Company owns or licenses a portfolio of globally recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Shamu® and Busch Gardens®. Over its more than 50 year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 11 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind collection of approximately 67,000 marine and terrestrial animals. The Company’s theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests. In addition to its theme parks, the company has recently begun to leverage its brands into media, entertainment and consumer products. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE: SEAS). Copies of this and other news releases as well as additional information about SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. can be obtained online at www.seaworldentertainment.com.  Shareholders and prospective investors can also register to automatically receive the Company’s press releases, SEC filings and other notices by e-mail.

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Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami Announce 2013 ‘Summer Savings Pass’

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MIAMI SEAQUARIUM LOGOLion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami will be offering a ‘Summer Savings Pass‘ for the fifth year in a row. The ‘Summer Savings Pass’ will give its buyers unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer! 4 attractions…4 months of fun…1 low price.
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Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Awards Two Local Students $12K in Scholarships -Since 1995, the Orlando Magic and its foundations have awarded nearly $500,000 in scholarships to local students-

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Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Awards Two Local Students $12K in Scholarships

-Since 1995, the Orlando Magic and its foundations have awarded nearly $500,000 in scholarships to local students-

 

left to right: STUFF the Magic Mascot, Magic VP of Community Relations Linda Landman Gonzalez, Magic Community Ambassador Bo Outlaw, Florentino Ubiles (father of winner), Timber Creek High School student Reina Ubiles, Timber Creek Principal Gabriel Barrio, Kimberly Ubiles (mother of winner), OMYF Coordinator Gene Martin, Valencia College Dean of Business Dr. Carin Gordon, Valencia College Dean of Social Science/Physical Education Dr. Lee Thomas, Valencia College Scholarship Coordinator Jen Bhagirath. On May 1, Timber Creek HS student Reina Ubiles was surprised in her classroom by Magic representatives with news of her $6,000 Valencia College Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Scholarship. Photo taken by Gary Bassing.
Seminole High School student Dana Liang was surprised in her school by Magic representatives with news of the Seminole State Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Scholarship. Liang was awarded a $6,000 scholarship by the OMYF on May 1. Photo taken by Gary Bassing.
Seminole High School student Dana Liang, Magic Community Ambassador Bo Outlaw, Meizhen Mai (Liang’s mother), STUFF the Magic Mascot, Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Administrator Stephanie Allen, Seminole State College Foundation Scholars Program Success Coach Tanya Fritz. Liang was surprised in her school by Magic representatives with news of her $6,000 Seminole State OMYF Scholarship on May 1. Photo taken by Gary Bassing.

Orlando, Fla.  (May 1, 2013) – In surprise presentations at their high schools on Wednesday, May 1, Timber Creek High School student Reina Ubiles and Seminole High School student Dana Liang were awarded the Valencia College and Seminole State Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) Scholarships, respectively. Magic Community Ambassador Bo Outlaw, STUFF the Magic mascot, along with the OMYF scholarship committee traveled to each winner’s high school surprising the students with large novelty checks and news of their scholarships.  The presentations occurred on May 1 at each of the winner’s schools during a surprise visit to their classrooms.  The scholarships are made possible through the OMYF. Since 1995, the Orlando Magic and its foundations have awarded $495,750 to 62 students from the Central Florida area. Continue reading →

Orlando Philharmonic and Full Sail University Join Forces for Another High-Tech “Symphony in HD” Gala Symphony in HD: Live at Full Sail University will raise funds for the orchestra

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Orlando Philharmonic and Full Sail University

Join Forces for Another High-Tech “Symphony in HD” Gala

Symphony in HD: Live at Full Sail University will raise funds for the orchestra

 

(Orlando, FL – March 2, 2013) On Friday, May 31, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will once again join forces with Full Sail University to present Symphony in HD: Live at Full Sail University, a high-tech concert gala to benefit the orchestra. Held at Full Sail Live (141 University Park Drive, Winter Park), the event will feature the full Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Christopher Wilkins, in a concert accompanied by animation, film, lighting effects and other visual elements created by students and faculty of Full Sail University.

“We are incredibly lucky to collaborate with the phenomenally creative team of faculty and staff at Full Sail University,” says Orlando Philharmonic Executive Director David Schillhammer. “Developing the program has stretched the creative talents of both organizations, and the result is going to be an intersection of music and technology unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.”

“I am thrilled that Full Sail University and the Orlando Philharmonic are uniting again for a remarkable evening benefiting an organization that enriches our community and culture each and every season,” said Jay Noble, Event Producer, Full Sail University. “Through this dynamic collaboration our students and staff are challenged with creating a unique and larger than life visual environment that will become an extension of selections performed by the Philharmonic.”

Symphony in HD begins at 6:30 p.m. with drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction on Full Sail’s Hollywood-style film set, the Backlot, a facility that features various scenic facades from around the globe. At 8 p.m., guests will enter Full Sail Live to enjoy a three-course meal and a concert program entitled “Music of the Night,” featuring the full Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and guest appearance by former Broadway ‘Phantom,’ Davis Gaines, accompanied by visuals from Full Sail’s students and faculty.

The evening also includes a live auction and an outdoor post-concert party with Orlando Philharmonic musicians and Full Sail faculty.

Tickets to the event are $250 per person. Corporate tables and sponsorships are available. All proceeds will benefit the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. For more information about Symphony in HD, to purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, visitOrlandoPhil.org/HD or call 407-896-6700 x236.

The Orlando Phiharmonic Orchestra holds a fundraising gala every year. This is the second year the orchestra has partnered with Full Sail University to present Symphony in HD.

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Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season, the ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA is Central Florida’s resident professional orchestra, appearing in over 125 performances each year. Comprised of professional musicians recruited from around the world, the Philharmonic provides musical experiences ranging from classical works to popular music, chamber music, opera programming and community concerts. The orchestra also provides educational programs for over 50,000 students annually. More information at www.orlandophil.org

 

FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment and media industry. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has been recognized as one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs by Electronic Gaming Monthly, one of the Best Music Programs by Rolling Stone Magazine, and one of the Best Film Programs by UNleashed Magazine. In 2011, Full Sail received the “21st Century Best Practices in Distance Learning Award” from the United States Distance Learning Association, was named the “School/College of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges, and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Social Media Colleges by Studentadvisor.com.

Full Sail offers on-campus and online Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree programs in areas related to animation, art, business, education, graphic design, film, marketing, web development, music, recording arts, sports, and video games. Full Sail graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy®, GRAMMY®, ADDY®, MTV Video Music Award, and Spike Video Game Award nominated and winning projects. For more information, visit www.fullsail.edu, www.twitter.com/fullsail, or www.facebook.com/fullsailuniversity

Blancpain Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms

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Today, the 2013 Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe model appears in the wake of a fabulous lineage extending over more than half a century and still meeting the requirements of modern divers.

Since its creation in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms has been the archetypal modern diver’s watch. Sixty years later, two new models join a fabulous lineage that has earned iconic status and Blancpain has chosen to celebrate the anniversary with a dedicated exhibitionand press conference.
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Local Volunteers Share Their Experiences with Voices for Children

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What does a retired CEO, a stay-at-home mom and an emergency room physician have in common? They are three of 12 Tampa Bay people that are featured in online video testimonials in a volunteer recruitment effort for Voices for Children (VFC) of Tampa Bay.

VOICES FOR CHILDREN OF TAMPA BAYVFC Executive Director, Betsy Smith said, “This multimedia/social effort relies on our partnership with community leaders, government and major media partners; together, we aim to identify local volunteer candidates for this very important role with our children. In Hillsborough County alone, there are over 1,200 children without guardianship.” Continue reading →

You Have to Feel it to Believe It: Trojan(TM) Expands Its Bedroom Offering with the Launch of Trojan(TM) Lubricants

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Announcement comes on the heels of new research from Indiana University, which reveals that 82 percent of users believe lubricant enhances sexual pleasure

The makers of TROJAN(TM) Sexual Health products today announced the launch of TROJAN(TM) Lubricants, the latest pleasure-enhancing innovation available at retailers nationwide. The new line includes three high-quality varieties, each specially designed to offer a sensual way to increase intimacy and pleasure in the bedroom. Continue reading →

South by Southwest Crowds Flock to See NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Full-Scale Model, Exhibit

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 Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) four-story high, tennis court-sized full-scale model of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope attracted thousands at the recent South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. Northrop Grumman partnered with NASA, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), Microsoft Research, Ball Aerospace, ATK Aerospace, ITT Exelis and the University of Texas at Austin to highlight the science mission and engineering behind NASA’s Webb Telescope during the SXSW Interactive Festival March 8-10. Continue reading →

Barbara Bermudo LAUNCHED AS CORPORATE …   With its new product line for girls and women, as well as an innovative educational product she created, called Schooli-Pad!

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45The beloved and highly respected journalist and TV presenter Barbara Bermudo begins a new stage in his career and personal life, and he follows in the footsteps of their parents, who for four decades were successful entrepreneurs, market leading child of Puerto Rico.
 
Under the name of CAMI, joining the names of his daughters Camila and Mia, the renowned presenter pays a debt to the beings who gave him life, giving continuity to a legacy of work and sacrifice, with a product line of clothing, shoes and accessories for girls and women. Continue reading →

gDiapers introduces Global Love gPants

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GDIAPERS GLOBAL LOVE GPANTSgDiapers introduces Global Love gPants

–  just in time to honor Earth Day –

Loving the earth starts with the simplest of actions: changing diapers. And so, for this upcoming Earth Day, gDiapers will release Global Love gPants, a soft vanilla diaper cover artistically designed with “fill the world with love” in blues and greens, colors reminiscent of our planet. Continue reading →

StopColonCancerNow.com Celebrates March Gladness; Teams Up With The V Foundation for Cancer Research

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STOPCOLONCANCERNOW.COM LOGOStopColonCancerNow.com Celebrates March Gladness; Teams Up With The V Foundation for Cancer Research

Colon Cancer Awareness Campaign to donate $5 for every story submitted on its website

With the success of its March 8 National Colon Cancer Screening Day in the record books, StopColonCancerNow.com continues to spread “March Gladness” by raising money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Continue reading →

Florida Kids Will ‘Kick Butts’ on Wednesday, March 20

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CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS LOGOFlorida Kids Will ‘Kick Butts’ on Wednesday, March 20

State Leaders Urged to Support Tobacco Prevention Initiatives

Kids in Florida will stand up against tobacco on March 20 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 18(th) annual Kick Butts Day. More than 1,200 events are planned across the United States. (See below for a list of local events.)

Organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and sponsored by United Health Foundation, Kick Butts Day is an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco use. On Kick Butts Day, youth will encourage their peers to stay tobacco-free. They will also educate their communities about the dangers of tobacco and the tobacco industry’s harmful marketing practices. Continue reading →

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SOLAR BEARS, COMMUNITY FOOD & OUTREACH CENTER HOST PARTNER EVENT Donor and Partner Night Hosted by the Team Honors and Thanks Philanthropists, Volunteers, and Leadership Advocates of Community Food & Outreach Center

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SOLAR BEARS, COMMUNITY FOOD & OUTREACH CENTER HOST PARTNER EVENT

Donor and Partner Night Hosted by the Team Honors and Thanks Philanthropists, Volunteers, and Leadership Advocates of Community Food & Outreach Center

Orlando, FL – The Orlando Solar Bears hosted the second annual Donor and Partner night for their charity partner the Community Food & Outreach Center. The event, which was attended by almost 300 of Central Florida’s most distinguished philanthropists, volunteer leaders, and community advocates, took place before the game on Thursday, February 28th. This year the event was hosted by Managing Partner and Community Food & Outreach Center board member Jason Siegel in the Fairwinds Atrium of the Amway Center. Andrae Bailey

All donors and partners who attended received complementary hockey pucks, had the opportunity to have autographs and pictures with Solar Bears players, and received a special visit from the Star Wars movie characters. During the event, Siegel spoke about the Orlando Solar Bears partnership with the Community Food & Outreach Center, and donors and partners were given an update on the programs and services now offered at the Community Food & Outreach Center’s Downtown Orlando Campus because of their generosity and support. All attendees stayed after to support and watch the team in action that night in a special section of the Amway Center.

“I am proud to serve on the Board of the Community Food & Outreach Center,” said Jason Siegel, Solar Bears Managing Partner. “It was a great night with two big wins, one on the ice and another off the ice.”

“We could not help the homeless, the hungry, and those struggling in poverty without our donors and partners; and the Orlando Solar Bears are one of finest,” said Andrae Bailey, executive director of Community Food & Outreach Center. “This event was a wonderful time of celebration and encouragement for our partners and advocates. We are thankful that the Orlando Solar Bears hosted this event and made it possible.” said Bailey.

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For more information call the Solar Bears Executive Offices at 407-951-8200.

Get Tickets:
The Solar Bears put the finishing touches on their eight-game homestand as they host the Reading Royals on Saturday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m. Good seats still available, visit http://www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and AHL’s Houston Aeros, play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

Individual tickets for all regular season home games are on sale beginning as low as $15. To purchase your tickets, please visit http://www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or the Amway Center Box Office.

Follow the Solar Bears at http://www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates.

Don’t get shut-out when we sell out! Take advantage of the Orlando Solar Bears season ticket pre-sale offer by placing a $50 deposit per ticket now to receive seat selection priority for the 2013-14 season. Call the Solar Bears at407-951-8200 or visit http://www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on discounted group tickets and a list of group benefits, call 407-951-8200 or click here.

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at: http://shop.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/

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The World’s Largest Gathering of Nations Celebrates 30 Years of Native American and Indigenous Cultures

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GATHERING OF NATIONS 30TH ANNUAL IN ALBUQUERQUEThe Gathering of Nations, the world’s largest gathering of Native American and indigenous people, will celebrate its 30th anniversary inAlbuquerque, N.M. between April 25 and 27, 2013.  Considered the most prominent powwow inNorth America, it will host tens of thousands of people and more than 700 tribes from throughoutthe United States, Canada, and around the world honoring three decades of Native American culture and traditions. Continue reading →

Former Sudan Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal to Speak Out on Global Arms Trade Treaty with Amnesty International Media Tour in New York and Washington, D.C.

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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LOGOOnMarch 5-7 – just weeks before crucial talks begin at the United Nations to negotiate an international arms trade treaty – Amnesty International will host a media tour in New York and Washington, D.C. with hip hop artist and humanitarian  Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier from South Sudan, who will speak out in support of the treaty.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL EMMANUEL JALJal will be available for one-on-one interviews with journalists in both cities and will participate with Amnesty International human rights advocates and others in an open media breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7 (location TBA).

Jal knows firsthand the horrors of being a child on the frontlines. At the age of seven, he was uprooted from his village and sent to fight with the rebel army in Sudan’s brutal civil war. For nearly five years, Jal carried and slept next to an AK-47 that was taller than him. Eventually, Jal and 300 other “lost boys” managed to escape, enduring a 3-month trek on foot without any supplies to reach safety. He was one of only a handful of survivors. The award-winning documentary ‘War Child’ chronicles Jal’s life and his emergence as a musician and humanitarian sharing a message of peace for his war-torn land and beloved Africa.

Why The World Needs an Arms Trade Treaty

Every minute, at least one person dies as a result of armed violence and conflict while the global arms trade remains unregulated. There is currently no universal piece of legislation to regulate and monitor the international trade of arms. In fact, bananas are under more international trade rules than weapons. A comprehensive international Arms Trade Treaty sets out to achieve that.

Amnesty International is rallying supporters worldwide to urge President Barack Obama to lead a life-saving effort to adopt the treaty when a second round of talks opens with member states at the United Nations on March 18 and continue through March 28.

Supported by two-thirds of the world’s countries, the arms trade treaty would prevent arms from being sold or traded to dictators, warlords, and other human rights abusers who murder and torture civilians, recruit child soldiers, and commit mass rapes in conflict zones.

People across the world have been working to secure an international arms treaty for over 20 years. With the goal close at hand, Amnesty International USA is fighting a campaign against the gun lobby, including the National Rifle Association, which is riling up its supporters with false claims that the treaty will threaten U.S. Second Amendment rights when in fact, the treaty will have no bearing on domestic gun laws.

The treaty would establish common global standards for how countries import, export, and transfer conventional arms and small weapons. Most importantly, it would prohibit arms transfers where there is substantial evidence that such weapons would lead to serious human rights violations.

Source: Amnesty International

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Kellogg Company Launches Breakfasts for Better Days(TM) Hunger Relief Initiative

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60421--banner-originalCompany to provide one-half billion breakfasts globally by end of 2016; pledges $1 million in grants in U.S.


–  Kellogg to provide 1/2 billion #breakfasts to help children and families
worldwide #hungerrelief http://ow.ly/hYgnx
–  Kellogg pledging $1 million to #breakfast programs to help 1 in 5 U.S.
children who may start the day w/out breakfast http://ow.ly/hYgnx
Because one in eight people around the world face food insecurity each day, Kellogg Company and its foundation, the Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund, pledged today to provide one-half billion servings of breakfast to children and families who need it most, through its new Breakfasts for Better Days(TM) initiative. In total, the company will donate 1 billion servings of cereal and snacks in its support of global hunger relief by the end of 2016(1). Continue reading →

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Young Composers Challenge Workshop (FREE)

9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at UCF Create

A free workshop for musicians and aspiring composers ages 13-18. Attendees will learn the principles of composition, orchestration, music notation, scoring software and MIDI technology from nationally-recognized composers.  Orlando Philharmonic musicians will provide demonstrations of each orchestral instrument, along with tips for writing for each instrument. Part of the 2013 National Young Composers Challenge competition. www.YoungComposersChallenge.org. Sponsored by University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Full Sail University, The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, United Arts of Central Florida and the Goldman Charitable Foundation.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Young Composers Challenge ‘COMPOSIUM’ Concert (FREE)

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre

The 9th annual ‘Composium,’ is a free concert event featuring new orchestral works written by students ages 13 to 18 from around the country. The student composers are winners of the 2012 National Young Composers Challenge, a composition competition that allows students to submit original compositions for judging. The six winning compositions (three orchestral and three ensemble) are performed at the Composium, and winners receive cash prizes and professional recordings of their work. Part of the 2012 National Young Composers Challenge competition.www.YoungComposersChallenge.org. Sponsored by University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Full Sail University, The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, United Arts of Central Florida and the Goldman Charitable Foundation.

Orlando Philharmonic Brings Orchestra to Students

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Over the past five weeks, second graders at Rock Lake Elementary School and Grand Ave Primary Learning Center have been working with professional teaching artists from Mary Palmer and Associates, Florida Alliance for Arts for Education, and Orlando Repertory Theatre as part of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s Symphonic Stories program, which teaches students about science, music and theatre, and helps students to work together to create an original theatrical production based on their classroom studies.

Thanks to a Disney Shine On Grant, children at Rock Lake Elementary and Grand Avenue Primary Learning Center will work with teaching artists and musicians from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra during the months of January, February and March 2013 as they learn about science and storytelling, and create their own production of their work.

Photos by Bob Turner

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IBM THINK Exhibit Opens at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot

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IBM THINK EXHIBIT AT INNOVENTIONS WEST AT EPCOTIBM LOGOIBM THINK Exhibit Opens at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot

Exciting educational experience extends into classrooms with free lesson plans and mobile apps

In celebration of National Engineers Week,IBM (NYSE: IBM) teamed up with Orlando-area high school teachers and students today to unveil IBM THINK, a new interactive experience in INNOVENTIONS West at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. The 6,600 square-foot interactive exhibit is designed to showcase how the world can work better with the help of technology and innovation.  The THINK experience presented by IBM explores how technology transforms the way we live and work.

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Orlando Philharmonic Presents New Chamber Series Downtown at The MEZZ

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3-concert series will include a social hour, chamber music, and reception with the orchestra’s principal musicians

 This spring, the Orlando Philharmonic will launch a new 3-concert chamber music series in downtown Orlando, featuring up-close performances by its principal musicians. The Tuesday night Principals at The MEZZ concerts will take place at The MEZZ, inside the Sanctuary Building (100 S Eola Dr, Orlando) with lounge-style setting, live music with commentary by the musicians, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and opportunities for patrons to mingle with the musicians after the performance. Concerts are February 26 (winds), April 9 (strings) and April 16 (brass) at 7 p.m., with pre-concert socials beginning at 6 p.m. With only 150 seats available, the performances are expected to fill to capacity. The orchestra encourages audience members to purchase tickets early: $40 per concert, 2 concerts for $70, or $99 for all three performances, available at 407-770-0071 or www.orlandophil.org/mezz. Continue reading →

AriZona to Offer Five Popular Flavors in 11.5 oz. Sleek® Cans from Ball

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BALL CORPORATION ARIZONA GREEN TEAAriZona to Offer Five Popular Flavors in 11.5 oz. Sleek® Cans from Ball

AriZona’s storied history of offering premium teas and beverages in unique packaging continues with the release of some of its most popular flavors in 11.5 oz. Sleek® cans from Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL).

“We strive to give our fans what they want and are excited to offer some of our most iconic and popular flavors in a premium Sleek® package,” said Jackie Harrigan, global communications director.

The 11.5 oz. Sleek® can from Ball has the same profile as AriZona’s 23.5 oz. cans and provides a size option to consumers. These 207.5 diameter cans offer a unique way for the AriZona brand to continue standing out on the shelf and in consumers’ hands. Continue reading →

President Obama Awards IBM Scientists with National Medal of Technology and Innovation for Inventing the Underlying Technology in LASIK Surgery

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IBM LASER SURGERYPresident Obama Awards IBM Scientists with National Medal of Technology and Innovation for Inventing the Underlying Technology in LASIK Surgery

Tenth time IBM has received nation’s most prestigious tech award; Experiment with Thanksgiving turkey leftovers led to vision correction procedure that has benefited more than 25 million people worldwide

 President Obama will honor a team of three IBM (NYSE: IBM) scientists — James J. Wynne, Rangaswamy Srinivasan and Samuel Blum — with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the country’s most prestigious award given to leading innovators for technological achievement. They are receiving this award for their discovery of a new form of laser surgery, using an excimer laser that made modern LASIK and PRK refractive eye surgery possible. Continue reading →

“You Can Create Tomorrow” in the 10th annual Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition

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Deadline is January 31 for high school seniors and high school graduates to create a poster for a chance to earn tuition scholarships

 High school seniors and high school graduates are putting their talents and creativity to the test in The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition. Entries into this year’s Competition will be accepted through January 31, 2013. High school seniors could earn up to a full tuition scholarship and a high school graduate could earn a $10,000 scholarship to study at one of the more than 50 Art Institutes schools. Continue reading →

CFBACC @ Crowne Plaza Universal-First Happy Hour of the Year !

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Under new management, CFBACC starts 2013 with a new attitude and a great Business after hours at Crowne Plaza Universal. 

 

With great food, spirits and also new guests, the event went smooth, and shows a serious promise of great events and greater network opportunities in 2013. CFBACC grows with the purpose of generate more business and network opportunities to all that attends their events. CFBACC believes that if the Organization is successful promoting business partnerships, the initiative will also revert in more membership and growth. Continue reading →

World’s First High-Speed Amphibian Debuts At Miami Boat Show

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GIBBS Quadski represents “entirely new form of transportation”

The world’s first high-speed sports amphibian, the GIBBS Quadski, will make its Miami public debut at this year’s Miami International Boat Show (Feb. 14-18).

Developed and built in the U.S., the high-speed amphibian (HSA) has a durable, but light-weight composite hull; utilizes patented water-jet technology, and is powered by a BMW Motorrad engine and transmission. Continue reading →

Moody Gardens® Saki Monkeys Pick 49ers To Win Super Bowl

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Rainforest Pyramid residents use iPads to pick San Francisco to beat Baltimore

 With predictions flying in for the Super Bowl, the saki monkeys at the Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid® joined in on the fun. Continue reading →

Green Is The New Thin

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Green Is The New Thin

Pressure to be Environmentally Conscious Outranks Being Skinny in New Survey from Green Works® Cleaners by Clorox®

One hundred million dieters are spending approximately $20 billion a year on weight loss efforts([1]), yet a new survey reveals women actually feel more pressure to beautify the Earth than their own bodies. A survey of 600 women conducted by the makers of Green Works(®) products learned that women say it’s being green that causes more pressure than being skinny (39% vs. 29% respectively) Continue reading →

Celine Dion, Caesars Entertainment and AEG Live Raise $1 Million with Special Performance Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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Celine Dion, Caesars Entertainment and AEG Live Raise $1 Million with Special Performance Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Legendary Entertainer Pays Tribute to Cause with Touching Benefit Event

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is one step closer to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis thanks to a little help from some superstar friends.  More than $1 million was raised in support of cystic fibrosis research efforts last night during a special performance “Adding Tomorrows with Celine Dion,” a partnership with international music icon Celine Dion, Caesars Entertainment, AEG Live and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Held at Caesars Palace, the evening included a performance of Celine Dion’s glamorous show by Grammy Awards producer Ken Ehrlich and featured a touching tribute to those with cystic fibrosis during her rendition of Billy Joel’s “Lullabye.” Continue reading →

Times Square Hotels Challenge Others To Give. Times Square Hotels Contributed $50,000 To Local Charitable Organizations In New York & New Jersey

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REAL HOSPITALITY GROUP FAIRFIELD INN AND FOUR POINTSTimes Square Hotels Challenge Others To Give. Times Square Hotels Contributed $50,000 To Local Charitable Organizations In New York & New Jersey

Post Sandy Donations to Aid in Recovery Efforts. Development Corporation, a Gehr Group company, owner of the Fairfield Inn and Suites New York Times Square and the Four Points by Sheraton Midtown Times Square has announced today that the hotels have contributed donations totaling $50,000 to local charitable organizations in New York and New Jersey.   This is in addition to a $25,000 personal donation from Norbert Gehr, Chairman and CEO.  The donations will be used to aid those who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. Continue reading →

M&M’S® To Prove Moments Are ‘Better With M(TM)’

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M&M’S® To Prove Moments Are ‘Better With M(TM)’

Brand Launches New Integrated Marketing Campaign; Includes a 30-Second Super Bowl XLVII Commercial

MARS CHOCOLATE NORTH AMERICA MToday Mars Chocolate North America introduced M&M’S® Brand’s new integrated marketing campaign called ‘Better With M(TM),’ which includes a new 30 second television commercial that will air during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLVII.

“‘Better With M’ showcases how M&M’S irresistible chocolate makes moments more fun and delicious,” said Roy Benin, Chief Consumer Officer, Mars Chocolate North America.  ”The ‘Better With M’ story is delivered through our colorful spokescandies, whose irresistible chocolate always makes moments even better – be they watching the Super Bowl, baking cookies, gathering the family together for a movie or even tailgating.”

In addition to the Super Bowl ad, which was created by BBDO New York, highlights of the year-long ‘Better With M’ campaign include multiple English and Spanish television, print and digital ads, in-store displays, consumer promotions and multiple social initiatives focused on Facebook and the hashtag, #betterwithmms.  The first television ad from the new campaign – starring Ms. Brown – will being airing today.

A cornerstone of the campaign is a new cause-related marketing effort designed to make ‘America Better With M’ by funding the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes across the nation.  As part of the initiative, M&M’S is also encouraging, as well as incentivizing fans to help ‘M-Prove America’ by volunteering at Habitat job sites nationwide.

“‘Better With M’ represents one of the largest marketing efforts in M&M’S history,” added Benin.  ”We’re confident our full range of communications and activities will excite consumers from the Super Bowl all the way through next winter’s holiday season.”

For more information on the ‘Better With M’ campaign, visit www.facebook.com/mms.

About Mars Chocolate North America:
Mars Chocolate North America is the North American chocolate operations of Mars, Incorporated.  In 1911, Frank C. Mars made the first Mars candies in his Tacoma, Washington kitchen and established Mars’ first roots as a confectionery company.  In the 1920s, Forrest E. Mars, Sr. joined his father in business and together they launched the MILKY WAY® bar.  In 1932, Forrest, Sr. moved to the United Kingdom with a dream of building a business based on the philosophy of a “mutuality of benefits” for all stakeholders – this vision serves as the foundation of the Mars, Incorporated we are today.  Based in McLean, Virginia, Mars has net sales of more than $30 billion and six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks and Symbioscience.  More than 65,000 Associates worldwide are putting our Mars Principles in action every day to make a difference for people and the planet through our performance.

Mars brands include: Chocolate – M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Petcare – PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, SHEBA®, CESAR® and ROYAL CANIN®; Wrigley – ORBIT®, EXTRA®, STARBURST®, DOUBLEMINT® and SKITTLES®; Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS® and SEEDS OF CHANGE®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS(TM), THE BRIGHT TEA CO.(TM), KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience -SERAMIS®, CIRKU(TM) and COCOAVIA(TM).

For more information, please visit www.mars.com.

SOURCE  Mars Chocolate North America

 

VISIT FLORIDA Invites Visitors Past & Present To Share in the State’s Quincentennial

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VISIT FLORIDA Invites Visitors Past & Present To Share in the State’s Quincentennial

Year-long commemoration begins online with free vacations & public timeline

Today, Florida commemorates the monumental moment in history when Juan Ponce de Leon‘s explorations led him to discover the Sunshine State.

On the 500(th) anniversary of that epic discovery — the first European landing in the continental United States — VISIT FLORIDA is making it easier for this century’s adventurers to explore Florida.

Starting this week, prospective travelers have chances to win 50 vacations to Florida – adventures that evoke the state’s heritage of discovery and exploration. Continue reading →

ECOR® As Art

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NOBLE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION ECOR(R) AS ART

 ECOR® Global, a subsidiary of Noble Environmental Technologies Corporation (NET) has featured its HoneyCor(TM) product in Vincent Lamouroux’s art installation in the LOST (in LA) major art exhibition of International Contemporary and Modern Art.  The exhibit is being held at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.  The show runs from December 1, 2012 through January 27, 2013.  Hours are Thursday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Admission is free.  HoneyCOR(TM) is 100 percent USDA Certified bio-based and made with 100 percent cellulose fibers including post consumer paper, forest wood and agricultural raw material sources.  ECOR® contains no toxic additives or adhesives. Continue reading →

The New AboutUS by Hotspotorlando is here!

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FPL poles create two reefs off of St. Lucie County More than 100 poles recently sunk off Fort Pierce, replaced by new power line poles helping to increase service reliability

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FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY ARTIFICIAL REEFSOff the coast of St. Lucie County, divers and anglers can enjoy two new artificial reefs that were created through a donation of 130 concrete poles provided by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL). These new reefs, located east of Fort Pierce, are in addition to an artificial reef created in 2005 using FPL-donated material.

In October 2012, FPL removed and replaced 130 concrete poles in Port St. Lucie with about 60 poles that are more storm-resilient. This project and a new substation are part of FPL’s larger plans to enhance service reliability and reduce service interruptions in St. Lucie County.

“We are constantly making improvements to our infrastructure to ensure we maintain the highest level of service reliability to our customers,” said FPL Environmental Project Manager Jackie Kingston . Continue reading →

We know it’s big, but is it too big to know?

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This coming Tuesday, Jan. 8, at NASA’s Langley Research Center, Harvard University Internet researcher David Weinberger will present, “Too Big To Know,” at 2 p.m. in the Reid Conference Center.

Co-director of the Harvard Library Innovation Lab and a senior researcher at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Weinberger’s talk will focus on the changing shape and nature of knowledge in the “Age of the Net.” Continue reading →

WILD PLANET PRODUCTIONS Announces A New Television Series: BIGGEST AND BADDEST With Niall McCann

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Biggest and Baddest features global explorer/wildlife biologist Niall McCann pursuing huge, ferocious animals wherever they’re found in the world.

Niall follows up on legendary accounts of these formidable animals:  handling them, measuring them or getting as close as possible- to discover the truth.  In each country, he tells the story of these animals’ survival and struggle in the face of poaching, human settlement and natural disasters. Continue reading →

World Premiere of “Pro-Fracking” Documentary

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ANN AND PHELIM MEDIA, LLC FRACKNATIONFrackNation, the controversial film that will tell the truth about fracking, will premiere in Manhattan at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, January 7, at the Chelsea Cinema.

The red carpet premiere in Manhattan comes as Promised Land, Matt Damon‘s anti-fracking movie partially funded by the United Arab Emirates, opens across the country.

“It’s time Hollywood celebrities and environmentalists were asked some difficult questions about their anti-fracking activities and ideologies. And that’s what FrackNation does,” said Phelim McAleer, co-director and presenter of the documentary. “I’m particularly glad FrackNation is premiering in New York. New Yorkers are especially tuned in to arguments about fracking. But the film could premiere anywhere in America because fracking is such an important issue.” Continue reading →

Psychic Who Predicted U.S. Mass Shootings Shares Predictions for 2013

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Next-year insights span such diverse categories as politics, fashion, and health

Can Blair Robertson see into the future? His successful forecasts of coming events seem to prove he can.

His past predictions include the Japanese 8.9 earthquake and tsunami, Whitney Houston’s death, sinking of the Costa Concordia, the train fire in India, William and Kate‘s pregnancy, accurately predicting the Oscars, and more. Continue reading →

Habitat for Humanity Mobile Response Units Deployed in New York Metro Area to Assist Sandy Victims

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LOGOHabitat for Humanity launched its first-ever fleet of Habitat Mobile Response Units in Atlanta this week to assist communities in New York and New Jersey recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Chevrolet donated a total of 24 Express vans, which were driven from Atlanta to the New York metro area. The fleet stopped in Charlotte, N.C., to be specially outfitted with tools and equipment provided by Lowe’s and power tools provided by the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. Continue reading →

GRUPO COI First In South America to Order a TrueBeam™ System for Treating Cancer with Advanced Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery

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 An advanced radiotherapy treatment system, fully equipped for treating cancer with advanced, image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery, has been ordered by Clínicas Oncológicas Integradas (GRUPO COI) for installation at the group’s Botafogo site in Rio de Janeiro .  The TrueBeam™ system, which was designed to treat tumors with great accuracy and speed, is the first to be ordered by a treatment center in South America, and is slated to be installed by the end of 2013 pending final approvals by the relevant regulatory agencies in Brazil. Continue reading →

President Obama Honors IBM Scientists with National Medal Of Technology And Innovation for Breakthrough That Enabled LASIK Surgery

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President Obama Honors IBM Scientists with National Medal Of Technology And Innovation for Breakthrough That Enabled LASIK Surgery

Excimer Laser Technology Revolutionized Vision Correction and Surgical Procedures for Millions of People Worldwide

President Obama recognized a team of three IBM (NYSE: IBM) scientists — James J. Wynne, Rangaswamy Srinivasan and Samuel Blum — with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the country’s most prestigious award given to leading innovators for technological achievement. With more than a combined 100 years of service at IBM Research, they are receiving this award for designing, developing, and implementing laser technology that improves people’s health, including LASIK eye surgery. Continue reading →

NASA’S Grail Lunar Impact Site Named For Astronaut Sally Ride

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NASA has named the site where twin agency spacecraft impacted the moon Monday in honor of the late astronaut, Sally K. Ride, who was America’s first woman in space and a member of the probes’ mission team. Continue reading →

Call for Entries Now Open in America’s Second Annual Environmental March Madness Tournament for Colleges and Universities

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Nationwide Tournament Will Evaluate Environmental Academic Programs and Sustainability Practices at Institutions

Enviance, Inc. today announced that the Call for Entries period has opened in the Second Annual Environmental March Madness (#GreenerU) tournament. GreenBiz Group and Qualtrics have partnered with Enviance to sponsor this year’s tournament, which will evaluate the academic programs and sustainability practices at dozens of universities around the country. Continue reading →

AXA Equitable Donates America Today, Thomas Hart Benton’s Epic Mural Cycle Celebrating Life in 1920s America, to Metropolitan Museum Inbox x

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AXA EQUITABLE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART THOMAS HART BENTONAXA Equitable Donates America Today, Thomas Hart Benton‘s Epic Mural Cycle Celebrating Life in 1920s America, to Metropolitan Museum

American artist Thomas Hart Benton’s epic mural America Today–a sweeping panorama of American life, celebrating the promise of modern industry and technology and the accomplishments of working people in the boom years of the 1920s–has been donated by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The announcement was made jointly today by Thomas P. Campbell, the Museum’s Director and CEO, and Mark Pearson, AXA Equitable Chairman and CEO. Continue reading →

L’Oreal Paris Celebrates its Seventh Annual Women of Worth Awards and Announces National Honoree, Risa Vetri Ferman

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L'OREAL PARIS WOMEN OF WORTH AWARDSL’Oreal Paris Celebrates its Seventh Annual Women of Worth Awards and Announces National Honoree, Risa Vetri Ferman

L’Oreal Paris Spokespeople, Andie MacDowell, Julianna Margulies and Aimee Mullins, and Celebrity Guests Arianna Huffington, Allison Williams and Trisha Yearwood Gathered at Hearst Tower Last Night to Recognize 10 Outstanding Women

Last night at the 2012 Women of Worth awards ceremony, L’Oreal Paris and Hearst Magazines recognized the work and efforts of 10 extraordinary women for their dedication to making a beautiful difference in the world. Continue reading →

Human Rights Day and China Documentary on Human Rights Abuses

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freechina-lrLeading Human rights groups on China, Sudan, Pakistan, women’s rights, children’s rights, and other topics will join together for a news conference on December 10, 2012 at the National Press Club from 12 to 3 p.m. The event will also include a showing of the documentary: “Free China: The Courage to Believe,” regarding the widespread human rights violations in China and the oppression of the Falun Gong.  Additional information on the film is found at:http://freechina.ntdtv.org/. Continue reading →

2012 World Music Festival Announces Largest Synchronized Event In History To Celebrate The End Of The Mayan Calendar

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2012 World Music Festival Announces Largest Synchronized Event In History To Celebrate The End Of The Mayan Calendar

Two billion expected participants; live streaming from sacred Mayan pyramids, performances by Skrillex and other top artists December 21 – 23 2012

With the end of the Mayan calendar nearing Friday, December 21, 2012, Danny Chasan, founder of The Light Productions and thirteen year veteran organizer with Ultra Music Festival has teamed up with the World Organization for Peace (WOFP) to produce “the largest synchronized event and fundraising give in history,” the 2012 World Music Festival. Seeking to witness the dawn of a new era, two billion world celebrators will unite to watch the clock strike zero at 11:11 pm with live feeds from simultaneous events occurring around the globe at sacred Mayan pyramid sites, commentary from visionary spiritual leaders and performances by top music acts including Skrillex and others to be released shortly.

2012 WMF Founder Danny Chasan explains, “This revolutionary global event is designed to project a positive message of peace- December 21 is not the end of the world with the doom and gloom theories of tidal waves and earthquakes, but rather the end of time as we know it, and the beginning of a new era of unity and increased compassion among humankind.”

Influenced by 1985′s monumental Live Aid relief concert, which drew 1.9 billion viewers before the advent of the internet, Chasan has assembled an impressive team to pull off this once-in-a-lifetime event utilizing new social media platforms and technologies to unite the global audience. With exclusive access to live video stream from numerous Mayan sites, viewers will be taken on a journey through time with pyramid performances by the biggest names in Rock, Pop, Dance, Hip-Hop and Reggae, alongside the most advanced hologram and video-mapping technology ever deployed.

With a mission to bring peace through music to the world, this free, philanthropic global broadcast event will bring viewers to intimate pyramid sites around the globe with massive synchronized concerts, candlelit peace gatherings and powerful spiritual and sustainable messages from respected spiritual leaders including Karen Berg, Gandhi’s great-grandson Tushar, Mayan High Priest Ac Tah and others. Viewers will have the opportunity to directly benefit non-profit organizations in the environmental, animal rights, disease prevention, social, alternative energies and education sectors.

Production Director for this historic made-for-television event is one of the world’s top live event producers, David Simpson, who has helped produced some of television’s largest spectacles including Super Bowl half time shows, MTV Music Awards, MTV Latin Music Awards, Woodstock 94 & 99 and the Pan American Games.

2012 WMF and The Light Productions Founder Danny Chasan has been producing non-profit affiliated concerts and festivals worldwide for 17 years, including Ultra Music Festival in downtown Miami for the past 13 years. Ultra Music Festival drew close to 200,000 attendees flying in from over 80 countries for a three day multi-stage music extravaganza this past March. Chasan has helped organize events with performances by the world’s top talent including Madonna, The Black Eyed Peas, The Cure, The Killers, Skrillex, The Chemical Brothers, Empire of the Sun, Faithless, Duran Duran, New Order, David Guetta, Tiesto, Armin Van Buren, Deadmau5 and many more.

This historic moment will provide a unique chance to unite the world at the end of an era. For details on how to participate, more information or to enter to win a once in a lifetime VIP Mayan Pyramid Experience, visit: www.2012wmf.com

SOURCE  The Light Productions

 

The Art Institutes Announces the 8th Annual Passion for Fashion Competition

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Teens with a love of fashion and style are challenged to unleash their creativity for an opportunity to earn a tuition scholarship and be named a winner in The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition 2013.  Two national competition grand prize winners will each earn a half-tuition scholarship to attend an Art Institutes school, receive a VIP trip to New York City, participate in a “meet and greet” at Seventeen magazine‘s New York City offices, have lunch with a Seventeen Style Pro, receive a $500 shopping spree at DKNY with the Style Pro, and a $500 gift card to shop anywhere in the Big Apple. Continue reading →

Circus Animals’ Lives In Jeopardy

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Associated Press/Jorge Saenz – A tiger sits in a cage Puerto Falcon, Paraguay, on the border with Argentina, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. Nine Bengal tigers and seven African lions from an Argentine circus have been stuck at the border in Paraguay for two months, because Argentine officials refuse to approve their paperwork for re-entry. Paraguay’s Wildlife Ministry announced Friday they will move the animals two by two to the Asuncion zoo, “so that they can live in some comfort and not in a strange area.” (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

The future of 16 Lions and Tigers has become unclear with an ethical battle erupting between an American Wildlife Sanctuary and a Paraguayan NGO.  The exotic big cats are part of a traveling circus based out of Argentina, and have been stranded in Paraguay for nearly five months with Argentinian authorities refusing their re-entry.The nine Bengal Tigers and seven African Lions belong to the Argentine circus that normally performs in the Paraguayan capital each August. Their owner, Oswal Wasconi, brought them back for a 2012 performance only to learn that a new law in Paraguay bans live animal acts at circuses. Continue reading →