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19 December 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles
EA, BioWare, and LucasArts usher in a Force in online games as STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ goes live at midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011.
From midnight store openings to the Opening Bell of the NASDAQ, gamers and Star Wars™ fans celebrate the start of their personal Star Wars Saga online. More ...
19 December 2011 | Sports
Alicante, Spain – Team Sanya suffered damage to part of their rigging early on Monday and are heading to a port in southern Madagascar in order to assess the damage and make a repair plan.
No one has been injured and the crew are all safe. Sanya noticed the damage to one of the stays on the mast during a sail change on Leg 2 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi and contacted Race Management. More ...
16 December 2011 | Entertainment
The Tostitos brand today announced plans to kick off the college football bowl game season by hosting one of the most exciting social occasions of 2011 – the “Tostitos Fiesta in the Square.”
This one-of-a-kind football-themed “party with a purpose” will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and take place in the heart of New York City from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 16, 2011. More ...
13 December 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, News
Six-time Ironman world champ Dave Scott addresses a group of athletes on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the Audi Forum in New York City to inspire them as they ready themselves for the inaugural Ironman US Championship in New York and New Jersey coming August 11, 2012.
The athletes are training for the event as members of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training (TNT) program. More ...
11 December 2011 | Sports
Cape Town, South Africa – Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing blazed a comeback trail after speeding around the Cape Town inshore course and leading the fleet on the Leg 2 charge to their home base at Abu Dhabi just days after replacing the boat's broken mast. More ...
7 December 2011 | Entertainment
ENCORE Originals is set to celebrate “The King of Comedy,” Jerry Lewis, with the premiere of an original, feature-length documentary, “Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis." This contemporary look at the living legend features extensive and in-depth interviews with Hollywood industry icons who have been influenced by the legendary actor, director, producer, writer, singer and humanitarian. Superstars like Jerry Seinfeld, Alec Baldwin, Eddie Murphy, Chevy Chase, Quentin Tarantino, and more, take part in this special television event that explores the career of one of comedy's most talented and charismatic performers. More ...
30 November 2011 | Sports
The two teams were forced to retire from the first leg and shipped their boats from, respectively, Portugal and Spain. They hope to be back ready to sail on December 6, in time for the in-port race in Cape Town on December 10. More ...
22 November 2011 | News, Sports
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG have officially retired from Leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 after suffering a broken mast.
The rig on board PUMA’s Mar Mostro failed on Monday, November 21, at around 1500 UTC in the southern Atlantic Ocean, about 2,150 nautical miles from Cape Town, South Africa. All crew were uninjured.
The team have recovered all three pieces of the mast and all sails from the water. They are currently headed towards the small island of Tristan da Cunha, less than 700 nautical miles away. More ...
22 November 2011 | Entertainment
Ubisoft launched the new dance video game " The Black Eyed Peas Experience" at the Supper Club in Los Angeles, November 22, 2011. The game features hits from the Black Eyed Peas and dance moves designed by the group and their choreographers.
20 November 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment
With 2011 marking the 20th Anniversary of P..S. Arts…Express Yourself 2011 was 40,000 square feet of arts, food and fun for kids of all ages. Host committee included: Jason Bateman, Jack Black, Courteney Cox, Zooey Deschanel, George Kotsiopoulos, Breckin Meyer, Molly Shannon, Abigail Spencer, Christine and Ben Stiller and Juliette and Steven Weber along with guests and their families. More ...
15 November 2011 | Entertainment
In honor of the "West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition" Blu-ray release, Twentieth Century Fox and MGM Home Entertainment pay homage to the remarkable film stars as Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and Russ Tamblyn are immortalized with a hand and footprint ceremony at the world famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the exact location of the film’s original premiere in 1961.
Later in the evening, the three legends and other Hollywood stars walk the red carpet just prior to a one-night-only screening of the 10-time Oscar® winning film. Both events will be hosted by renowned producer, director and choreographer Kenny Ortega.
14 November 2011 | Business, Lifestyles, News
Between October 31 and November 3, Mazatlán welcomed travel professionals from around the world for its 17th Annual Gran Fiesta Amigos. Tourism to Mazatlán continues to experience steady growth, with the opening of a state-of-the-art convention center and championship golf course, as well as contemporary resort debuts that have added more than 1,100 new rooms to Mazatlán's oceanfront accommodations. More ...
14 November 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment, News
On Monday, November 14, Entertainment AIDS Alliance (EAA) presents its annual Visionary Awards to Walmart; Academy Award-winning producer, Steve Tisch (Forrest Gump, Seven Pounds, The Pursuit of Happyness, American History X, Snatch); and legendary actress, Pam Grier (Jackie Brown, The L Word, Larry Crowne, Above the Law, Mars Attacks!) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Bruce Vilanch emcees the evening with David Bishop (President of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) and a host of celebrities presenting awards to the honorees. More ...
9 November 2011 | Business, News
Members of the military at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va. kicked-off “Operation Thank You,” 7-Eleven’s nationwide celebration of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Retailers will give away free small Slurpee drinks to active, veteran and retired U.S. military personnel and their immediate families at participating locations from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 11, 2011.
8 November 2011 | Entertainment, Sports
Days before their Monday Night Football battle at Lambeau Field, the defending Super Bowl Champs, the Green Bay Packers, battled the Minnesota Vikings in another much more violent game, Ubisoft's Assassin’s Creed Revelations, from their home states of Minnesota and Wisconsin via online game play on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Star running back Adrian Peterson and his Vikings teammates went head-to-head with his on-field adversary, nose tackle BJ Raji and the Packers in an online multiplayer session.
7 November 2011 | Business, Charity/Non-Profit
Burger King Corp. presented a check to the Statue of Liberty National Monument for $125,000 towards the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, in New York. Burger King also unveiled a 60-foot crown, which set a Guinness World Record, to launch the new BK CROWN Program for Kids.
4 November 2011 | Entertainment
A mass of Marios descend upon the Westfield Horton Plaza in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, and perform the “Tanooki Trot” a themed dance routine choreographed to the Super Mario Bros. Ground Theme music in celebration of the upcoming launch of the Super Mario 3D Land game for the Nintendo 3DS system.
Launching Nov. 13, the new game is the first Mario title for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, combining classic Mario action with enhanced depth, distance, and speed, all without the need for special glasses.
2 November 2011 | Business, News, Science & Technology
See firsthand what happened when technology, style and innovation came together at The PayPal Shopping Showcase! PayPal unveiled their latest retail technologies and discussed the latest mobile trends, technology and shopping data. More ...
25 October 2011 | Business, Lifestyles, News, Politics
More than 650 tourism industry professionals, from 54 countries, will be gathering in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas for the 2011 Adventure Travel World Summit. More ...
21 October 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles, Science & Technology, Sports
More than 25,000 Celebrated the Latest Announcements for Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo Game Universes
BlizzCon Featured Global eSports Finals, Costume & Dance Contests Hosted by Jay Mohr, and a Face-Melting Performance by Foo Fighters. More ...
18 October 2011 | Business, Sports
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge held a press conference announcing the $83.5 million economic impact of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. Race organizers also announced that 94% of spectators plan to return next year when the race is held August 20-26, 2012 in Colorado.
15 October 2011 | Entertainment, Environment, News
2011 Honorees include Justin Timberlake, Marc Nathanson, the Producers Guild of America and SoCal Edison. More ...
13 October 2011 | Business, Environment, News, Politics
The first two operational Galileo satellites are scheduled to be launched from Kourou, French Guiana on Thursday, 20 October 2011. The satellites will be launched aboard a Soyuz vehicle.
This will be the first launch of Russia’s workhorse legendary rocket from French Guiana and it will take place from a new facility near Ariane 5 launch site. More ...
12 October 2011 | Business, Environment, Lifestyles, News, Politics
The European Commission will present on Wednesday the legal proposals regarding the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The reform aims at making the policy fairer, greener, more efficient and more effective.
The new CAP will support the economic and ecological competitiveness of EU agriculture while maintaining its diversity. More ...
11 October 2011 | Entertainment
The FDNY has teamed up with Matchbox® to kick-off Fire Prevention Week to help even the youngest children better understand the importance of fire safety with the new Smokey™ The Fire Truck.
New York City Fire Commissioner, Salvatore J. Cassano, will lead a host of activities including a special swearing in ceremony for junior fire fighters from across the five boroughs that features Smokey the Fire Truck.
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11 October 2011 | Sports
Alicante, Spain – Spanish striker Fernando Torres revealed he would love to test his sea legs for real as the soccer World Cup winners visited the Volvo Ocean Race today.
But the multi-million pound Chelsea forward admitted one leg of the world’s toughest crewed yacht race would be enough after seeing the cramped conditions down below on cutting edge Volvo Open 70 race boat CAMPER. More ...
11 October 2011 | Entertainment
This fall, Victoria’s Secret will unveil its second store on the tropical islands of Hawaii, offering an unparalleled shopping experience in an atmosphere of pure indulgence. Located on Honolulu’s Kalakaua Avenue at Waikiki Shopping Plaza, this new store is just steps away from the beach will be one of Hawaii’s premiere shopping destinations.
Angel Alessandra Ambrosio launches the new Victoria’s Secret Store on Kalakaua Avenue at Waikiki Shopping Plaza. More ...
10 October 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles
Reality-show stars and designers Kara Janx, Althea Harper, and Carol Hannah Whitfield show off their apron designs to the Pillsbury Doughboy at the Bake-Off “Runway Challenge,” Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in New York.
Each designer unveiled an apron to potentially be worn by the 100 finalists as they compete for the $1 million grand prize at the 45th Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest in March in Orlando, Fla. Cast your vote for your favorite apron design on Pillsbury’s Facebook page before October 17th at Facebook.com/Pillsbury. More ...
7 October 2011 | News, Sports
Team Telefónica received a royal seal of approval today, as Princess Letizia, accompanied by her husband Crown Prince Felipe, was officially proclaimed the boat's godmother at a blessing ceremony.
The Prince and Princess of Asturias visited the Volvo Ocean Race HQ in Alicante just a few hours before the six boats leave on a final 360 nautical mile qualification race. More ...
5 October 2011 | Lifestyles, Politics, Science & Technology
Center to Advance Palliative Care, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-RI, meets with Dr. Diane E. Meier, and Dr. Sean Morrison, about Rhode Island's "A" grade on the Palliative Care State-by-State Report Card, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington.
30 September 2011 | Business, Charity/Non-Profit, Environment, News, Politics
Over the past six years the World Bank estimates approximately 56 million hectares of arable land has been purchased or leased worldwide, 70% of which took place in Africa.
Many investment companies and pension funds the EU are turning their attention to land investments in Sub-Saharan Africa, lured in by extremely cheap rates offered by governments desperate for agricultural investment. More ...
29 September 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles
Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth selected in nationwide search for Willy Wonka’s Ultimate Halloween House, kicks off “32 Days of Wonkaween” More ...
29 September 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment
Xbox 360 announced the upcoming Gaming and Giving for Good (G3) Xbox LIVE charity event taking place Saturday, Oct. 1, to benefit Extra Life, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraiser. The charity is an organization that supports 170 children’s hospitals across North America. G3 will harness the power of millions of members on Xbox LIVE, the online entertainment network for Xbox 360, encouraging participants to raise money donated from family and friends for every hour spent gaming online.
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28 September 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles, Science & Technology
WONKA®, creator of the world’s most incomparably imaginative chocolate bars, announced today a nationwide search for the legendary WONKA Golden Tickets. The news came with the unveiling of an extraordinary contraption dubbed the 'WONKA Golden Ticket Choco-tabulator', which creates 3D digital Golden Tickets, now on public display in the store window of the Toys'R'Us Times Square in New York City.
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23 September 2011 | Business, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Science & Technology
Virgin America Makes Cameo Appearance in the Futuristic Film as the “Official Airline of World Robot Boxing” Unveils Customized “Real Steel” Aircraft at LAX, alongside the Film’s Star – Hugh Jackman
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22 September 2011 | Business, Charity/Non-Profit, Environment
The U.S. Department of Energy held the DOE Solar Decathlon on September 22, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Partially sponsored by Dow Solar, the event challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency.
21 September 2011 | Business, Entertainment, Lifestyles, News, Sports
This week MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli took part in a special test with Castrol and the Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team.
The event, held at Carlisle airfield in Cumbria, was arranged by Castrol who sponsor both the WRC Team and Team San Carlo Honda Gresini, who Simoncelli rides for in the MotoGP championship. More ...
20 September 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, News
As Iraq recovers from years of insecurity and conflict, the country’s economy is being revived at the grassroots. Although Iraqi oil revenues are up, a quarter of the country’s population is unemployed. Small businesses remain the backbone of the private sector. More ...
20 September 2011 | Sports
Alicante, Spain, 20 September 2011 – Team Telefónica today became the first Volvo Ocean Race crew to make their formal arrival into Alicante ahead of the 2011-12 race start on October 29 in the Spanish port city. More ...
19 September 2011 | Entertainment, Science & Technology
Say “I Do” to the Blu-ray™ and DVD Combo Packs Featuring an Unrated Version of the Film Not Seen in Theaters Plus More than Three Hours of Laugh-Out-Loud Bonus Materials! Also Available on DVD, Digital Copy and Digital Download
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15 September 2011 | Entertainment
Having already performed the song on national TV, BLUSH’s debut single “Undivided” (featuring Snoop Dogg) vaulted its way into the Top Ten (#9) on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart.
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13 September 2011 | Business, Entertainment, News, Politics
'Think Asia, Think Hong Kong' draws 700 in London "Go East, young person" says Lord Green, British Minister of State for Trade and Investment
13 September 2011 – Approximately 700 business people attended the 'Think Asia, Think Hong Kong' information symposium at the Queen Elizabeth II today, gathering information on how to tap into business opportunities in Asia, particularly those on the Chinese mainland, using Hong Kong as a base. More ...
13 September 2011 | Business, Entertainment, News, Politics
'Think Asia, Think Hong Kong' draws 700 in London "Go East, young person" says Lord Green, British Minister of State for Trade and Investment
13 September 2011 - Approximately 700 business people attended the 'Think Asia, Think Hong Kong' information symposium at the Queen Elizabeth II today, gathering information on how to tap into business opportunities in Asia, particularly those on the Chinese mainland, using Hong Kong as a base. More ...
13 September 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Sports
Green Bay Packers' free safety Nick Collins celebrates with fans after Campbell's Chunky soup crowns Packer Nation the All-Time Click for Cans Champions as Campbell retires the 13-year program at Lambeau Field on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 in Green Bay, Wis.
For an unprecedented nine consecutive NFL seasons, Green Bay Packers fans have owned the championship title for Click for Cans - the annual online contest sponsored by Campbell's Chunky soup - helping to trigger a cumulative donation of more than 150,000 cans of soup food banks and pantries across Wisconsin.
7 September 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Environment, Lifestyles, Sports
To kick off the Can Crusade, the Commissioner of Tailgating Joe Cahn and a team of Green Bay residents will attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the world’s largest chain of aluminum cans by stringing together at least 66,130 cans in 24 hours – a chain that spans nearly five miles in length – at the Brown County Fairgrounds in DePere, Wis.
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5 September 2011 | Lifestyles, Sports
It was another beautiful day for volleyball in the Rockies as day three of the 39th annual MotherLode Volleyball Classic got under way in Aspen with the remaining teams battling for their share of the $75,000 prize purse. Number one seed Casey Patterson and Sean Rosenthal won the men’s Open division while sixth seed Raquel Caulkins and Karin Lundqvist claimed the women’s crown. More ...
5 September 2011 | Sports
In these photos released by Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand sail up the River Thames passing the Tower of London in London in the lead up to the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 Monday Sep. 5th, 2011. (AP Photo/Ian Roman/Volvo Ocean Race via AP Images)
25 August 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Sports
SAN FRANCISCO (August 25, 2011) – Today, Target Corp.® (NYSE:TGT) and IZOD IndyCar Series driver Scott Dixon joined California students to announce a book donation to the Cesar Chavez Elementary School. During the one hour event, Dixon – a father and two-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion for Target Chip Ganassi Racing – read to 150 kindergarten through fifth-grade students participating in the Jamestown Community Center’s after-school program.
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23 August 2011 | Entertainment
To celebrate the launch of Cellairis by Elle & Blair, the limited-edition line of cell phone cases, YouTube stars Elle and Blair Fowler hosted a kick-off event at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011. Elle & Blair greeted fans and gave away free signed cases to the first 100 people to arrive at the Cellairis Kiosk located on the 8th floor. Guests enjoyed music, treats from Crumbs, and the chance to win two tickets to the Taylor Swift concert at the Staples Center that evening.
18 August 2011 | News, Sports
Alicante, Spain, 18 August 2011 - The escalating security problem caused by piracy in the Indian Ocean has forced Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 organisers to redraw the second and third leg routes in the 39,000 nautical mile round-the-world challenge.
Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad at Race Headquarters, Alicante, Spain Tuesday, May 3, 2011. (Volvo Ocean Race photo via AP Images) More ...
16 August 2011 | Entertainment
Bowling, nihilists, a stolen rug and the occasional acid flashback have never been funnier when one of the most popular cult classics in history, The Big Lebowski Limited Edition, debuts on Blu-ray™ August 16, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. From the Oscar®-winning Coen Brothers (True Grit, Fargo) and starring Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges (True Grit, Crazy Heart), this acclaimed comedy has been newly remastered in high definition to provide longtime fans and first-time viewers alike with the ultimate Lebowski experience. More ...
9 August 2011 | Entertainment
Cast of the critically-acclaimed Showtime hit series celebrates season five with a killer poolside party.
Series stars Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Vélez, David Zayas, and the rest of the cast to toast the season five DVD debut of Showtime’s provocative and original series. More ...
4 August 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Sports
For the first time in his career, NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP, Olympic Gold Medalist, seven-time NBA All-Star, Dwyane Wade comes to China to the Forbidden City in Beijing to meet 'The One Million RMB' Basketball Charity Challenge. More ...
2 August 2011 | Business, Entertainment, News
Men’s Wearhouse kicks off the 4th Annual National Suit Drive in New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, encouraging Americans to give the suits of their backs. More ...
27 July 2011 | Lifestyles, News, Sports
The National Volleyball League took over Zuma Beach this past weekend in Malibu as thousands of fans gathered to watch elite beach volleyball with some exciting upsets and dominating play by both the men and women who were all competing for their share of the $75,000 purse. More ...
26 July 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Sports
Gillette Brand Manager Elliott Wilke presents New York Yankee and All-Star shortstop Derek Jeter with a $50,000 donation to his Turn 2 Foundation and an oversized fan-generated congratulatory card to celebrate his recent 3,000th career hit at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in New York.
26 July 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Environment, News
A year after Pakistan’s devastating monsoon floods swept across the country killing more than 1,800 people and affecting a population of over 20 million, the people of southern Punjab Province, the bread basket of the country, share their stories from the aftermath of the deluge. More ...
25 July 2011 | Business, Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment, Lifestyles, News, Sports
Some of the leading athletes preparing for London 2012 gained vital experience at last year’s Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. More ...
22 July 2011 | Entertainment, News
Actor, producer and New York Times best-selling author Rob Lowe will bring the production of comedy-horror flick BUTTERFINGER® the 13th straight to fans, filming a live crowd-sourced scene in San Diego, Calif., during the evening twilight hours at Comic-Con International on Friday, July 22, 2011. More ...
19 July 2011 | Business, Environment, News
On 19 July, the 27 Ministers of Agriculture of the European Union will have a follow up discussion in Brussels on the 'E-Coli Crisis' and its impact on the farming sector. At the same time, the European Commission launches a promotion campaign to encourage the consumption of fruit and vegetables.
19 July 2011 | Lifestyles, Sports
The National Volleyball League and six of its top female players participated in a golden hour fashion photo shoot with world renowned sports photographer Marc Serota at one of the most picturesque beaches in Southern California, El Matador State Beach in Malibu, on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. The shoot took place in advance of the league’s first California tournament in Malibu on July 23-24. More ...
18 July 2011 | Business, Entertainment, Lifestyles
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile vehicle rolls into New York City to celebrate its 75th birthday
Wienermobile to Don Special-Edition Birthday Hat and give a few lucky New Yorkers a free ride across West 75th Street. More ...
15 July 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles, News
Now in its third year, the Diageo Reserve World Class 2011 Global Final took place in New Delhi, a city with an exciting and emerging fine drinking culture.
34 participants from the most prestigious and established bars around the world competed in six challenges judged by leading gurus of the bartending industry - Dale DeGroff, Salvatore Calabrese, Peter Dorelli, Gary Regan, Daniel Estremadoyro and Hidetsugu Ueno. More ...
13 July 2011 | Business, Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment, News, Sports
The SUBWAY® All-Star BBQ event features the sandwich chain’s new BBQ Pulled Pork sub, available for a limited time only. Sandwich sales from the event will benefit the West Alabama Food Bank (WAFB), a non-profit organization devoted to feeding victims of the recent disasters as well as relief workers rebuilding the area that is one of the original homes of BBQ cuisine.
9 July 2011 | Business, News
Celebrity master baker, Buddy Valastro of Carlo's Bakery, at the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind cake in honor of 7-Eleven’s 84th birthday in Hoboken, New Jersey, as part of the company's nationwide birthday celebration themed 'Our Birthday – Your Bash'.
9 July 2011 | Business, Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment, Lifestyles, News, Politics, Sports
A Royal Salute! Duke of Cambridge leads team to victory in charity polo match on US tour.
The World had its eyes set on the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club on Saturday July 9th, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their tour of the US at the Foundation Polo Challenge.
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9 July 2011 | Entertainment, Environment, News, Sports
Thai teams sweep awards at Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011; set new fuel efficiency record
Thailand swept the field at the second Shell Eco-marathon Asia held in Malaysia, taking top spots in the events for both student teams and day-to-day motorists, repeating their winning streak from last year.
Students from Thailand and Singapore stretched the boundaries of fuel efficiency further and have set two new records at Shell Eco-marathon Asia, held at the Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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8 July 2011 | Business, Entertainment, Environment, News, Sports
Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011: Royal Dutch Shell CEO urges Asian youth to lead the future of mobility
At the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia’s most fuel-efficient cars built by students are flagged off in a bid to set a new record at Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011 – a challenge for the youth to design, build and run a vehicle that can travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. More ...
7 July 2011 | Business, Entertainment, Environment, News, Sports
Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011 gathers the region’s brightest youths
94 student teams from 12 countries all over Asia hit the tracks of Sepang International Circuit (SIC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today to begin the Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011, a competition which challenges the youth to design and build energy efficient vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. More ...
6 July 2011 | Business, Entertainment, Environment, News, Sports
About one thousand students and their advisors from universities, colleges and technical institutes from 13 countries and regions in Asia Pacific arrived at Kuala Lumpur’s Sepang International Circuit today to begin the registration process for Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011.
They make up the 95 teams who have joined the challenge to see who has designed and constructed the continent’s most fuel efficient vehicle, from scratch. More ...
5 July 2011 | Entertainment
Nickelodeon Celebrates The Fairly OddParents’ 10th Anniversary with Live-Action TV Movie, A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! Saturday, July 9, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
Drake Bell and Daniella Monet Headline First-Ever, Live-Action/CG Adaptation of Hit Animated Series; Jason Alexander, Cheryl Hines and Steven Weber Guest Star. More ...
30 June 2011 | Lifestyles, News
The remarkable results of a UK trial show that motivational mobile text messages can double the chances of stopping smoking.
Trial conducted by Dr Caroline Free of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. More ...
29 June 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles, News, Sports
Rob Dyrdek and Willy Wonka to Give Away the Ultimate "Free Ride" this Summer, Including $100,000 College Scholarship
Nerds®, LaffyTaffy®, SweeTarts® and Other WONKA® Candy Brands Give Fans Chance to Win a College Scholarship, New Car, and More in "Free Ride" Prizes
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28 June 2011 | Sports
Newport, Rhode Island, USA & Alicante, Spain – 29 June 2011 – PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG Propulsion publicly unveiled its new boat for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 on Tuesday in Newport, Rhode Island (RI), USA as surfing legend Laird Hamilton took part in an official celebration to introduce the new racing yacht. More ...
28 June 2011 | Business, Lifestyles, News
Dole launches the Dole Fruit Bowls Truck in Rockefeller Center in New York on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. The launch kicks off a 12-city road trip as part of a promotion of their new, all-natural fruit bowls. Dole has partnered with Feeding America to give up to 250,000 fruit cups to families in need.
23 June 2011 | Business, Charity/Non-Profit, Lifestyles, News
JetBlue launches the 'Soar with Reading' program, Thursday, June 23, 2011 in New York. The project aims to keep children reading through the summer with a combination of in-flight and online literacy resources and community reading events.
22 June 2011 | Business, Entertainment, Lifestyles
Goodnessknows® partners with reality TV star Trista Sutter to give riders the ultimate good-for-you experience on 'Denver Bike to Work Day'. More ...
21 June 2011 | Lifestyles, Sports
Soccer star Mia Hamm appears at the Dannon 'Live Your Active Culture' booth at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, Calif. Tuesday, June 21, 2011. The program aims to encourage California families to make a commitment to health and wellness.
21 June 2011 | Business, Lifestyles
Largest redesign project in hotel history – highlights include larger rooms, new club lounge with amazing city views, signature Sheraton fitness program and more. More ...
18 June 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles, Sports
Kemba Walker at AXE Lounge in Southampton, NY. Walker, point guard and 2011 NCAA Basketball Tournament MVP stoped by AXE Lounge just days before the NBA Draft. He talked about his pre-draft workouts, playing in the NBA and the upcoming draft. More ...
18 June 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles
On Saturday, June 18, 2011, Safeway is celebrating National Picnic Day by breaking the Guinness World Record for the Longest Picnic Table in tandem with the public launch of Open Nature™, Safeway’s new line of 100 percent natural food. Tyler Florence will prepare the Open Nature foods for this record-setting picnic with a Guinness World Records official on hand. More ...
17 June 2011 | Sports
Beijing, China and Alicante, Spain – 17 June 2011 – China launched its first entry in the Volvo Ocean Race today at an event in Beijing and announced that one of the world’s leading sailors would helm its Team Sanya for the gruelling nine-month, 39,270-mile challenge beginning in October. More ...
16 June 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles
As part of their recently launched Little Miraddcle Mission Campaign, Pampers honored new Dads and their 'little miracles' this week with "First Father's Day Cook-Out" celebrations across the country. More ...
13 June 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles, News
This week sees the opening of a new Linda McCartney exhibition at the Phillips de Pury Gallery in London.
The exhibition is made up of 26 images taken from the newly published and very recently released Taschen book ‘Linda McCartney: Life In Photographs’. The selection included in the book from Linda’s huge photographic archive – made in collaboration with Paul McCartney and his children – is a moving testament to a photographer of great subtlety and versatility.
10 June 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Sports
Multi-Platinum Recording Artist and TV Personality Nick Lachey Helps Big Brothers Big Sisters Splash into Summer with World's Largest Waterslide-athon at Great Wolf Lodge. More ...
10 June 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles
Tropicana and Style Expert Giuliana Rancic introduce Trop50 Lemonade and Rasberry Lemonade at the 'World's Most Fabulous Lemonade Stand' in New York's Times Square, Friday, June 10, 2011. The event raised donations for Dress for Success Worldwide. More ...
7 June 2011 | Business, News, Sports
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today awarded NBCUniversal (NBCU) the broadcast rights in the US for the XXII Olympic Winter Games (2014) in Sochi, Russia, and the Games of the XXXI Olympiad (2016) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, as well as the 2018 and 2020 Olympic Games, which have yet to be awarded to a host city.
1 June 2011 | Entertainment, Sports
Stunt Performers Travis Pastrana and Erik Roner base jump off The Signature at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on Wednesday June 1, 2011 in Las Vegas. The stunt is to promote the North American debut of Red Bull Presents: Nitro Circus Live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday June 4, 2011.
29 May 2011 | Entertainment, News, Sports
As part of 'IZOD Presents Hot Wheels Fearless at the 500™', Team Hot Wheels™ Yellow Driver Tanner Foust successfully landed a ramp-to-ramp distance jump of 332 feet. Foust, a three-time X Games gold medalist and professional stunt driver smashed the previous world record by an impressive 31 feet at the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. More ...
20 May 2011 | Business, News
Moored far out to sea, some 200 kilometres from the nearest land in Australia, Shell's FLNG facility will produce gas from offshore fields and liquefy it onboard by cooling.
The facility, which will be the world’s largest floating offshore facility, chills gas to -162 degrees Celsius and turns it into liquid. It shrinks the gas by 600 times, allowing it to be shipped to far off towns and cities where energy is needed.
20 May 2011 | Sports
The Groupama 4, skippered by Franck Cammas, is pictured performing offshore trials, near Lorient, France. Groupama Sailing Team are the first French team to compete in the Volvo Ocean Race for 17 years. Lorient, France, Friday, 20 May 2011. (Yvan Zedda for Volvo Ocean Race via AP Images)
18 May 2011 | Business, Environment, Lifestyles, News
Major Asian Construction company recognised for smart living development.
Taiwanese developer Farglory has received the first ever certification in intelligent living solutions in Stockholm, Sweden.
17 May 2011 | Sports
Host city for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games - that’s the prize awaiting one of the three candidate cities , Munich (Germany), Annecy (France), Munich (Germany) and Pyeong Chang (South Korea), as they make for the first time their presentations to members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 18 May 2011 at the Olympic Museum IOC headquarters in Lausanne. More ...
17 May 2011 | Sports
Spanish entry sets up training base in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Alicante, Spain, 17 May 2011 - After a few days of light sailing around Alicante, host port for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, Spanish entry Telefónica has set out to sea on the trip to its summer training base in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. More ...
13 May 2011 | Entertainment, News
"Butterfinger the 13th" will be the first-ever film produced not by a major studio or filmmaker, but by one of America’s iconic candy brands. And signed on to make movie-making history with Butterfinger is none other than actor, producer, New York Times best-selling author, and now, first-time comedy-horror film director, Rob Lowe.
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12 May 2011 | News, Politics, Sports
Representatives of the Israel and Palestinian National Olympic Committees are meeting in Lausanne on Thursday, 12 May 2011, under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), to address a number of outstanding sports-related issues. More ...
11 May 2011 | Sports
Telefónica skipper and Double Olympic medalist, Iker Martinez from Spain, takes the newly launched Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 entry out on the water Wednesday, 11 May 2011, before leaving the start port of Alicante, Spain, or their training base in Lanzarote. Team Telefónica will aim to complete the 2,000 mile qualifying sail for the event, as they carry out their first ocean tests. (María Muina/Team Telefónica via AP Images)
10 May 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment, Lifestyles
Sarah Michelle Gellar Teams Up With “The Nestlé Share The Joy Of Reading Program” To Raise Awareness About Summer Reading And Children’s Literacy More ...
9 May 2011 | Business, Environment, News
EU launches fresh organic logo.
The European Commission’s Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development has officially introduced a new EU Organic Logo. The so-called 'Euro-Leaf' will be obligatory on all pre-packaged organic products that have been produced in any of EU Member States and meet the necessary labelling standards.
9 May 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, News, Politics, Sports
Major figures meet in Geneva to boost human development through sport.
IOC President Jacques Rogge and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon attend the IOC-UN Forum at the United Nations HQ in Geneva, 10 to 11 May 2011. More ...
30 April 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles
Readers of all ages gathered at the Target Children’s Stage at the 16th Annual L.A. Times Festival of Books to celebrate the written word. Highlights of the Target Children’s Stage include readings and performances by celebrity actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis, famed children’s author R. L. Stine, popular children’s musical group Moona Luna, and many more. www.reading.target.com
26 April 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, Entertainment, Environment
Sprite Spark Parks comes to Lynwood to build a playground with habitat for humanity of greater Los Angeles. Holly Robinson Peete Speaks to Volunteers to Raise Awareness for the Sprite Spark Parks Project. More ...
20 April 2011 | Entertainment, Lifestyles
Mandy Moore, singer, actress and animal lover, with 'Mandy', a six-week-old Chihuahua named in her honor, celebrates the launch of PetArmor and announces a national awareness campaign to elevate pet healthcare, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at ASPCA headquarters in New York. PetArmor is the first EPA-approved generic flea and tick treatment with fipronil for both dogs and cats. Learn more at Facebook.com/PetArmor.
18 April 2011 | Charity/Non-Profit, News
Between 60-80 volunteers joined Sprite executives, local Habitat for Humanity – New York City representatives, members from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and New York City public officials for a day of community service. More ...
17 April 2011 | Sports
First sail for CAMPER in New Zealand kicks-off busy Spring for the Volvo Ocean Race with multiple boat debuts.
Alicante, Spain, 14 April 2011 - The Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 has its first new boat in the water, as CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand launched its boat for the first sail this week at team headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand. More ...
17 April 2011 | News
Celebrities, elected officials, members of the Coastal Resiliency Coalition (CRC) and tourism leaders from the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area yesterday came together at the Gulf State Park Beachside Pavilion to mark the Gulf Coast's progress one year after the Deepwater Horizon explosion with a 500-person seated dinner directly on the white sand beaches.
13 April 2011 | Science & Technology
AP Corporate Services will be distributing a series of 3 B Roll package with shots and interviews of contestants from the Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2011.
'Energy Capital of the World' hosts a real energy challenge on its own streets.
70 student teams compete to design, build and drive Shell Eco-marathon Americas’ most energy-efficient car.
Student teams from across the Americas are convening in Houston to take part in the 5th annual Shell Eco-marathon Americas. This landmark event kick-offs the 2011 series of these global events taking place in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
6 April 2011 | Sports
On Wednesday, 6 April 2011, The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will make a decision about the possible inclusion of the following events in the programme for the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi in 2014. More ...
1 March 2011 | Sports
For the first time, international figures from sports organisations, governments, the betting industry and law enforcement are meeting in Lausanne to combat illegal sports betting. More ...
25 January 2011 | Sports
IOC President Jacques Rogge to meet with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, 25 January 2011 at the IOC HQ in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The two leaders will review the joint activities put in place in 2010 and discuss a number of upcoming initiatives using sport as a tool for peace, education and development. More ...
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