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eMusic Members go to Summer School with Rock and Roll Icon Stevie Van Zandt

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eMusic Members go to Summer School with Rock and Roll Icon Stevie Van Zandt











Stevie Van Zandt


New York, NY (Vocus) May 25, 2010

eMusic (http://www.emusic.com), the digital music club, today announces another exclusive eMusic A+R Access + Rewards© event for eMusic members: “eMusic Summer School with Stevie Van Zandt.” Scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in New York City, the special eMusic event with “Little Steven” will feature the rock and roll legend presenting a one-hour discussion on the craft of rock and roll and “how to become a music tastemaker” that turns their friends on to all the best new bands.

The event is open to eMusic members including anyone in their eMusic trial. To attend “eMusic Summer School with Steven Van Zandt,” eMusic is hosting a sweepstakes where 25 lucky eMusic members (plus one guest each) will win a ticket to the event. The sweepstakes begins today and the last day to submit an entry is June 4, 2010. A drawing will be held on Friday, June 9 to determine the eMusic members who will participate in this singular rock and roll experience. To enter, go to http://www.emusic.com/rewards.

“Our philosophy with Little Steven’s Underground Garage radio is to support emerging artists in every way we can and provide a historical context by making all 60 years of rock ‘n roll accessible. We enjoy working with eMusic because they share this philosophy and our perspective on what makes great music and how fans can help musicians recognize and create it,” said Van Zandt. Little Steven’s Underground Garage radio is heard on SIRIUS XM and is syndicated around the world.

“On behalf of eMusic’s members, I’d like to thank Stevie Van Zandt for participating in eMusic’s Access + Rewards program. Our event with Steven is an excellent example of what the eMusic Access + Rewards program is all about, providing eMusic’s members with a deeper, more immersive experience that feeds their music fervor and invigorates the overall music community,” said Danny Stein, Chief Executive Officer, eMusic.

eMusic Access + Rewards©, which was introduced in March at South By Southwest (SXSW), is a new member benefits program that offers opportunities to connect with artists, special access to selected clubs, deals on music hardware accessories, discounted entry to music museums such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, suggested ways to support the broader music community and encompasses all of eMusic’s existing music download promotions. The new program adds greater value to membership in eMusic and helps eMusic’s enthusiastic membership connect with music in a deeper, multifaceted way. For more information on eMusic Access + Rewards©, please visit http://www.emusic.com/rewards.

About eMusic

eMusic (http://www.emusic.com ) is a digital music club. With a more immersive, authentic music experience and better prices than mass market digital music retailers, it is the best way for music lovers and casual music fans to expand their music collection. eMusic combines award-winning editorial, a state-of-the-art recommendations system, and social media features to provide the most musical context for an enthusiastic community of music fans, record labels, and artists alike. Customers are encouraged to explore music with subscription pricing that rewards discovery at a better value than any legal competitor. eMusic also sells downloadable audiobooks from all major audiobook publishers. Based in New York with an office in London, eMusic is available in the U.S., Canada and 27 E.U. nations. eMusic.com Inc. is owned by Dimensional Associates, Inc., the private equity arm of JDS Capital Management, Inc.

About Renegade Nation

Renegade Nation is a New York-based media company led by Stevie Van Zandt with a business model built around the emotional appeal of Rock ‘n Roll. Its vision is to create and “own” a more efficient and brand-friendly platform to develop emerging artists through cost-effective production, promotion and distribution of music and music-related content. The company comprises terrestrial and satellite radio programming, live event and television production, record label and digital operations in the form of a brand new site called http://www.fuzztopia.com. Fuzztopia is a new music site/social network created by musicians for musician and music fans of all genres. The vision of Van Zandt, Fuzztopia fills a critical void in the development of new and up and coming artists through an innovative, digital to real-world approach.

NOTE: eMusic and the eMusic logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of eMusic.com Inc. in the USA or other countries. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACTS:

Cathy Halgas Nevins

eMusic

(212) 201-9201

John McCartney

Attention

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IsoSHRED Unveils Full Motion Push Up Equipment

Posted by on February 20, 2012 1 comment

IsoSHRED Unveils Full Motion Push Up Equipment











IsoSHRED Push Up Dumbbells


Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

IsoSHRED Fitness brings their Push Up Dumbbells to the scene of the home fitness equipment world, surpassing all other push up stands or push up bars on the market. The state of the art design behind the revolutionary exercise equipment allows the devices to move in all directions, transferring several advantages to the user and increasing the effectiveness of their chest workout.

Already, most critics are classifying the IsoSHRED Fitness Push Up Dumbbells as the new Perfect Pushups challenger in the industry. Not only does the IsoSHRED product provide a better overall chest workout, it also allows the user to perform abdominal exercises. This adds even more value to the product, making it worth every penny.

The genius behind Push Up Dumbbells is its multi-directional design. By having this capability in place, it forces the user to practice stabilization and use more muscles in the process than would typically be used during push ups on normal push up stands or push up bars. You won’t only feel a burn in your chest — you’ll get a deep burn in your shoulders, lats, and abs.

The abdominals are exercised when using the product in a similar fashion as an ab wheel. Again, this forces the use of more muscle groups, adds to the difficulty level, and results in a better, and more thorough, upper body workout. Anyone looking to gain a serious increase in strength should buy push up equipment from IsoSHRED Fitness.

To learn more about IsoSHRED Fitness and their revolutionary new push up equipment, visit their website and watch the push up dumbbells video. The product can be purchased online, directly from their website. You will also find many resources and valuable tips for using the Push Up Dumbbells and exercising in the most effective way possible.

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Learn Every Brewing Method for Free at First-Ever Consumer Coffee Conference

Posted by on February 18, 2012 1 comment

Learn Every Brewing Method for Free at First-Ever Consumer Coffee Conference













Kevin Sinnott – Coffee Companion


Warrenville, IL (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Enter CoffeeCON 2012, Kevin Sinnott’s creation. In the sleepy Chicago suburb of Warrenville, Illinois, he unveils this special day-long consumer coffee conference on Saturday, February 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the IBEW building, 28600 Bella Vista Parkway.

“Coffee is better than wine,” says two-time coffee author and brewing expert Kevin Sinnott. “But, wine comes ready to drink. Popping a cork is easy and screw tops even easier. Coffee must be prepared moments before consumption. Most home brewers destroy the subtle flavors. I’m making it my mission in life to give people a chance to learn how to appreciate coffee and how to brew it. More people have had good wine than good coffee.”

This coffee-obsessive is creating the ultimate first-ever consumer coffee conference that is drawing top experts from around the world to create a coffee university where they will teach every brewing method available.

“For years there have been conventions for coffee buyers, sellers and shopkeepers, but nothing for people who just drink coffee,” says Sinnott.

While the quality of beans has increased the ability to brew great coffee, it can often be a mystery to the average person. Then there are the coffee connoisseurs who want to expand their palates and knowledge of brewing styles but can’t experience everything, even at local roaster seminars.

“The French press can make or break your coffee if you’ve never learned to use it properly,” Sinnott explained. “Most automatic drip coffeemakers don’t get water hot enough. Or they expose the grounds to hot water long enough to extract bitterness. Then the consumer backs off the coffee formula and ends up with weak, bitter coffee.”

At CoffeeCON 2012, Sinnott is creating something for everyone.

Hands-on labs will be available to learn all the latest methods of Slow-Brew, including Chemex, French Press, Hario Drippers, and Syphon/Vacuum methods. Even Mustafa Arat of Turkish Coffee World in California has been invited to demonstrate how to make authentic Turkish coffee.

George Howell of Boston, one of the founding fathers of specialty coffee, will teach seminar attendees how to become discriminating coffee tasters. They will taste six coffees from around the world and catch the difference between new crop and past crop, ripe and unripe.

Home espresso expert Jim Schulman will teach Basics to Third Wave in his class. Participants will find their home espresso greatly improved after attending.

Geoff Watts, vice president of coffee at Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea will speak on what conditions lead to great coffee and the impact of quality at every stage from farm to cup.

BUNN will premiere the BUNN® trifecta® Micro Brew, a totally new coffee-making system with on-board computer technology, in a hands-on lab.

Other experts will teach home roasting, the history of coffeehouses, grinding and the impact of water quality. Each class will have credit hour value. Participants who complete five units will receive a Coffee Companion Certificate of Coffeeology.

Class sessions will be geared toward a dialog with participants to grow knowledge that will maximize their in-home coffee experience. Coffee classes run all day, with most classes 30 minutes long.

Not only are the classes available, but there will be great coffee to drink from a variety of roasters along with food and entertainment.

The event is free with online registration; but space is limited, and those who show up unregistered will pay a $ 10 onsite entrance fee. To see the schedule of coffee classes and to reserve tickets, go to CoffeeCon Eventbrite.

“This promises to be the ultimate coffee brewing event. I’ve learned so much, and I’ve had a great desire to share this knowledge with others. The web has brought a coffee information boom. Yet, we need to taste, see and touch all the available beans and gear – and we need to meet each other. What better way than to bring industry leaders, expert amateur icons, top coffee bloggers and manufacturers all together to mingle and share with passionate coffee drinkers,” Sinnott said. “I know everyone who comes will learn so much and be absolutely awed by the experience.”

Many of the nation’s top coffee bloggers will be on hand to report from the show, including Portland’s Robert Caruso, Jason Coffee and Eric Bice. The entire event will be live streamed to the world for those consumers who can’t attend. As added fun, Sinnott will also debate wine versus coffee in a humorous encounter with wine blogger Jennifer Stinnett of JenniferReviews, allowing the audience to pick the debate winner.

Host Kevin Sinnott has authored two comprehensive coffee books. His latest, “The Art & Craft of Coffee,” will be available at the event. Sinnott shook the established coffee world when he published The Coffee Companion consumer newsletter, the first of its kind that is still considered a coffee collectable. An outsider with no formal coffee education, Sinnott’s reviews of coffeemakers proved a hit with consumers. His blessing on various coffee products affected sales, causing manufacturers to both love and fear him. Now moved to the Coffee Companion Blog and Twitter handle CoffeeKevin, Sinnott continues to deliver cutting-edge unfiltered coffee reviews and irreverent but honest perspectives.

”As the economy tightens and coffee costs go up, the consumers who can’t brew properly will gravitate back to the bad old stuff. The good coffee producers will suffer. It need not be. Once you have had the best, chosen the best method for yourself and learned to brew properly, you will be a member for life,” Sinnott affirmed. “You can accomplish all three in one caffeinated day at CoffeeCON.”

Asked why as a consumer Sinnott has the audacity to create an event of this size and scope, he says, “Coffee is too important to leave solely in the hands of the trade. Like America’s founding, I want CoffeeCON to be an event by and for the people – people who drink coffee, not just sell it.”

CoffeeCON 2012 is partially sponsored by a grant from the Warrenville Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

CoffeeCON 2012 Featured Presenters

George Howell, American entrepreneur and pioneer of the specialty coffee movement in the 1970s, founded The Coffee Connection, a high-end coffee retailer in Boston. His company was acquired by Starbucks Corporation in 1994, and formed the nexus of its expansion into the Boston area. He later founded the George Howell Terroir Coffee Company. An expert on single-origin coffee, he will talk about coffee tasting and methods that enhance the coffee experience.

Oren Bloostien, founder and CEO of Manhattan’s iconic Oren’s Daily Roast coffee shops, holds the title of Roaster of the Year by the Specialty Coffee Association of America. He knows coffee and will speak on the Chemex and SoftBrew methods.

Geoff Watts, vice president of coffee for Intelligentsia, is a veteran green coffee buyer. He travels the world in search of the best beans and builds relationships with sustainable farmers. He will share information about coffee farming, seasonality in coffee and how to select the best beans.

CoffeeCON 2012 Host

Kevin Sinnott, has authored two comprehensive coffee books. His latest, “The Art & Craft of Coffee,” published in 2011, will be available at the event. He has talked coffee with Oprah and the Food Channel. He was chosen to conduct an impartial consumer coffee tasting on 20/20. He’s been featured in USA Today and the Chicago Tribune. He produced The Coffee Companion consumer newsletter, the first of its kind that is still considered a coffee collectable. Now moved to the Coffee Companion Blog, here Kevin continues to deliver cutting-edge, coffee information and his witty, unfiltered commentaries. Coffee Kevin, as he is often called, is a captivating speaker and humorist.

Sinnott Productions

3S550 West Avenue

Warrenville, IL 60555

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Survey of Youth Soccer Coaches Reveals Knowledge Gap Between Concussion Awareness and Safety Measures for Players

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Survey of Youth Soccer Coaches Reveals Knowledge Gap Between Concussion Awareness and Safety Measures for Players











Seattle, WA and Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Korrio and Axon Sports released today the results of the inaugural Youth Soccer Coaches Concussion Awareness Survey, aimed at gaining valuable insights into youth soccer coaches awareness of concussions and concussion management tools. The survey, which polled more than 250 youth soccer coaches from around the country, revealed 75 percent of youth soccer coaches are “very” or “extremely” aware of sports-related concussions in youth sports, and more than 80 percent of respondents indicated their organizations have an established set of guidelines pertaining to player concussions. The survey also showed that coaches have a gap in concussion management knowledge, with only half of the respondents indicating familiarity with baseline testing, widely considered a best-practice protocol for concussion management.

To download the full results of the survey click here.

Korrio and Axon Sports will be unveiling the full results of Youth Soccer Coaches Concussion Awareness Survey later this week at the US Youth Soccer Workshop (booth #214), which takes place February 16-18, 2012, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA.

While the survey results among the coaches for concussion awareness and guideline settings are encouraging, more education is needed regarding both overall awareness and, more significantly, baseline testing for youth athletes.

“We were certainly encouraged by the high-level of concussion awareness, but with 25 percent – that’s one in four – coaches still professing a lack of awareness regarding serious brain injuries to young athletes, we believe there is still a lot of work to do,” said Steve Goldman, CEO of Korrio. “That is particularly true with regards to baseline testing, which is a standard measure to assist medical practitioners in caring for injured players and making return-to-play decisions following a concussion. With the growing availability and affordability of baseline testing for youth athletes, there is no reason why any coach should not be aware of its benefits. Every player should have a baseline test for concussion management.”

The Korrio and Axon Sports Youth Soccer Coaches Concussion Awareness Survey, conducted Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2011, polled a mix of United States-based youth soccer coaches at all levels of the sport. The survey was designed to gauge youth soccer coaches’ level of concussion awareness and the strength of related organizational guidelines, protocols, education and training.

Knowledge Gap in Concussion Management Tools – Including Baseline Testing – a Concern

Survey results showed 49 percent of the responding coaches were not familiar with baseline testing for concussion management and only 20 percent have personally recommended baseline testing to players or parents. More than 84 percent of the coaches responded that their league, club or team does not currently recommend baseline testing for their players.

Baseline concussion testing is one of the most tangible concussion management tools available and is an industry standard, at the professional and collegiate level. Players take a baseline test prior to the start of the season to measure cognitive brain functions including attention, processing speed, and working memory for comparison to future results in the event of a head injury.

Traditionally a protocol that required doctor visits, baseline testing today can be administered through online tools, reducing the cost and increasing access for families.

“Baseline testing is a very simple and effective method for measuring cognitive brain functions and managing the return of players suffering from concussion symptoms,” said Axon Sports President and CEO Polly James. “It is a protocol that should be familiar to every coach and volunteer in youth sports, as well something parents and players should be very familiar with. These survey results indicate there is still education to do on a fundamental step to advance safety.”

Survey Reveals Lack of Education for Parents

The survey also reveals a gap in concussion awareness and education when it comes to the parents of youth soccer players. Of the coaches surveyed, only 56 percent reported their organizations offer some kind of concussion awareness education for parents.

Parents are crucial in the concussion diagnostic and recovery process, since they have more day-to-day exposure to their children than coaches. Educating parents regarding the signs of a possible concussion, as well as the stages of recovery, where they can help prevent the recurring damage that can occur when a child returns to sports too early after suffering a concussion is critical.

“While this survey focused on coaches, it is clear that parents play a key role in concussion management, and should be included in every step of the process,” said Korrio’s Goldman.

About Korrio

Korrio, founded in January 2009, is the developer of Playflow®, a 21st-century youth sports automation platform. Korrio has a singular focus on kids and sports. The company’s mission is to transform the sports experience and elevate the level at which sports are played by automating the things that get in the way — like registration/payment, team formation, rosters, scheduling, communication, and web hosting. Korrio is easy, safe, integrated, and mobile. Korrio offers baseline concussion testing through Axon Sports through the Playflow platform. Visit us online at korrio.com and watch our Korrio video to learn how to elevate your game.

About Axon Sports

Axon Sports, a subsidiary of CogState, provides the Axon Sports Computerized Cognitive Assessment Tool (CCAT) as well as educational resources on a wide range of topics surrounding its proper use within an overall concussion management program. Together with athletes, parents, coaches, athletic trainers and doctors, Axon Sports is on a mission to protect and train the athletic brain. Axon Sports is a US Youth Soccer strategic partner for computerized baseline testing. To learn more or preview a sample test, visit axonsports.com/demotest.

Media Contacts

John Gates/Mark Baizen

Elevate Communications

617-861-3651/3680

jgates(at)elevatecom(dot)com

mbaizen(at)elevatecom(dot)com

Twitter: @johngates and @mbaizen

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Check Out Houston’s Best Attractions on a Budget at Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport

Posted by on February 13, 2012 1 comment

Check Out Houston’s Best Attractions on a Budget at Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport










Houston, TX (Vocus) March 23, 2009

Travel to Houston this year with an exciting new offer from the Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport. Save on travel expenses with the new “Escape! CityPass” package, offering admission discounts for up to six different venues in the Houston area. The very best attractions near this Hobby Airport hotel are waiting for you, at the Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport.

The “Escape! CityPass” package includes:


Deluxe accommodations
Two Houston CityPass Booklets (one adult and one child) with admission passes for up to six different venues
Hot breakfast buffet for two adults and two Children

Take Advantage of the Complimentary Shuttle Service at This Hobby Airport Hotel

At the Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport guests are just a 5 minute complimentary shuttle ride away from the Houston Hobby Airport. Take a dip in the outdoor pool or work out in the onsite fitness center. This Hobby Airport hotel also features the Courtyard Lounge, a place to sit back and relax while reading the newspaper or utilizing free wireless internet access. Enjoy a full breakfast buffet onsite at the Courtyard Café.

Join the Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport for the “Escape! CityPass” package and check out all that Houston has to offer. Book your room at the Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport today! For more information about this Hobby Airport hotel, visit: http://www.houstonhobbycourtyard.com

Contact:

Sarah Stoesser

Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport

9190 Gulf Freeway

Houston, Texas 77017

713-910-1700

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Beloved Beauty Cosmetics? Kim Gravel to Appear on WXIA?s ?Atlanta & Company? February 8, 11am EST

Posted by on February 12, 2012 1 comment

Beloved Beauty Cosmetics’ Kim Gravel to Appear on WXIA’s ‘Atlanta & Company’ February 8, 11am EST














Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

Tune in to ‘Atlanta & Company’ on WXIA (Channel 11) on Wednesday, February 8 at 11:00 am EST to see Beloved Beauty CEO Kim Gravel share her best make up tips, gleaned from over 20 years experience in the cosmetic and beauty industry. Beloved Beauty is a new cosmetic line recently launched nationwide by national recording group Beloved. The cosmetics are sold primarily on site at faith-based women’s conferences, which includes a large group Beauty Tips & Secrets demonstration accompanied by individual consultations. The Beloved Beauty conferences have been so wildly successful, many operating at sold-out capacity, not only because of the great products but also for the uplifting message conveyed that everyone is beautiful, inside and out. The “Beloved Beauty Effect” encourages each woman to embrace who you are and do the best with what you’ve got. “It doesn’t matter what kind of woman you are….white, black, fat, thin, old, young, urban, rural, and so on…we all want to be beautiful. I talk with so many women that don’t feel beautiful and don’t know how to change that. They don’t know how to make even small practical changes. And that is my passion, pouring into women and helping them see the potential that I see in them,” Kim explains. This transparent and authentic approach to beauty has women coming back time and time again for much more than just a tube of lipstick.

About Kim Gravel:

Kim is available for radio spots and television segments as a contributor or commentator in discussions of Beloved Beauty and general women’s issues. Kim competed in the Miss America pageant as Miss Georgia in 1991 and served as US Goodwill Ambassador to Japan. Kim has worked for Revlon and Christian Dior as make-up artist; served as National Cosmetology Association spokesperson; and served as a make-up artist and stylist to over 100 fashion shows and photo shoots. Kim has been speaking to and inspiring audiences for over 20 years. Her signature style that combines humor, compassion, authenticity, and relatability results in audiences feeling uplifted and empowered. Kim is also a seasoned television host and interviewer. She has logged thousands of hours as a host of award-winning talk shows “Friends & Neighbors” and “Atlanta Live”. Her comfortable style and solid reputation have made her one of the most sought after interviewers in Atlanta for publicists, authors, actors and public figures. Combining her expertise skills of communication and leadership, Kim is also a certified Life Coach. Kim works with people in large groups as well as on an individual basis. Her compassionate yet straight forward “Dr. Phil-esqe” style keeps her in high demand as a Life Coach, mentor and adviser. As lead singer and songwriter of recording group Beloved, Kim entertains and sings to thousands across the country every year, including hosting the sold-out Beloved women’s conference annually in Atlanta. Kim has been managing people and projects for many years in the corporate world in the area of cosmetics, property management and construction. Even with all her business endeavors, she still finds time to raise her two boys, Beau and Blanton with husband Travis. Kim is represented by New York based N.S. Bienstock, Inc. talent agency; Agents Adam Leibner and Samantha Marpe.

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Year End Update: Photographer Rodney Rascona Covers the Drought in The Horn of Africa for The Paradigm Project

Posted by on February 10, 2012 1 comment

Year End Update: Photographer Rodney Rascona Covers the Drought in The Horn of Africa for The Paradigm Project











Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

After being awarded 2010 International Photographer of the Year: Deeper Perspective by the LUCIE Foundation last season for his work in Haiti, Rodney returned to East Africa on assignment for The Paradigm Project, an organization recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative as a member of the United Nations Global Alliance.

Rodney traveled to The Horn of Africa, to Dadaad, to create a series of portraits to help raise awareness and to help The Paradigm Project and subsequent organizations he’s facilitated with post production image licensing, such as Food For the Hungry and the United Nations Global Alliance, to play their part in response to the ongoing drought conditions in the region. A commercial photographer, Rodney’s portraits are inspirational, poignant, motivating and offer an intimate view of conditions on the ground as well as providing images which go beyond that which has been created via ongoing press coverage.

The Pink Door Photographs:

The Back Story: http://thepinkdoorphotographs-london.blogspot.com/

The Pink Door Photographs, his work from Haiti, continues to be embraced by organizations needing strong images to bring attention to the ongoing plight of the Haitian people. This year saw Rodney working with Executive Producer Phil Tidy/London and Final Cut/London, in the build of a clip to invite organizations to an exhibition to take place in London in Spring of 2012. Richard Hawley, one of Britain’s leading songwriters, lent his music “Last Orders” as a musical vista to be used behind Rodney’s photographs. Equally the internationally recognized portrait collection, will be curated by Myriam Blundell of Myriam Blundell Projects (http://www.myriamblundell.com) and is scheduled to be held at The Hospital Club in Covent Garden. The current and future life of this body of photographs, portraits that are vibrantly modern and present an image of hope, is to utilize Rodney’s work to generate interest and attention to Haiti’s people and the tremendous strife they continue to endure.

Kings of Kibera:

http://www.rascona.com/kings-of-kibera/photos-pi_27.html

While on a returning assignment from Tanzania to offer his support to a new orphanage, Rodney produced a pictorial essay on young hip hop dancers living in the world’s largest slum outside of Sowetto in South Africa, the Kibera Slums located just outside of Nairobi. A creative effort to produce a clip of raw, untrained dancers for an episodic pilot project in London, Rodney spent only a limited amount of time with a set of young men who have limited opportunities in their world. So together, they went to the streets walking from one location to another seeking the best place to perform throughout the slums. In the end, a burned out basement garage and a housing project served as backdrops to an ad hoc group pulled together by Rodney to help them reach an audience for their creative dancing, well outside of their humble existence within Kibera. Undeterred by the first rains in years, they pushed on to create an urban and texturally graphic body of photographs, pure, raw and unpretentious

“12”:

Exodus from Somalia

Inspired by the people he met while in Dadaab, specifically Somali refugees driven across the border lands into the camps within Kenya, Rodney is constructing an exhibition which will portray over sized portraits of those struggling to survive along the Kenyan/Somali border, presenting 12 women’s stories of survival, 12 voices,12 intimate profiles to be showcased in an intimate pop up location in greater London in the Spring of 2012. The work will be fresh, honest, unpretentious and immediate via the pop up experience, once again, where Rodney is leveraging his advertising skills, to graphically capture the attention of the viewer to inspire them to get involved.

Ongoing projects include the production of work on location in Guatemala, forays into film for The Paradigm Project in East Africa, will move into pre production of an independent feature documentary centered on the lives caught up in the grips of survival within the drought zone and continued work for The United Nations Global Alliance.

About Rodney Rascona:

For the past 12 years, award-winning advertising photographer Rodney Rascona has utilized his more than three decades of professional experience to help raise revenue and awareness for relief and development organizations around the globe. Recognizing the need to give voice to those who might not otherwise be heard, his extensive humanitarian work has brought him to diverse communities in nations throughout the world including Indonesia, East Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Haiti.

In addition to his charitable projects, Rascona continues to produce leading work for the advertising and design communities. His insight and commitment to capturing dignified portraits of crisis around the world enable him to work with global creative teams to bring ideas and vision to life for an impressive international roster of clients.

Rascona’s unusual breadth of life experiences coupled with his tireless compassion and his dedication to creating non-disposable photographs, lends his subjects a clear and powerful voice regardless of whether a project is commercially based or supportive of his humanitarian works worldwide.

The images from these challenging projects are the result of international client’s trust – placed in Rodney, his global production experience and his understanding of the human condition. We’re proud to introduce Rodney as a friend and as a unique talent with extraordinary skills, who is joining his commercial business efforts with Katherine Hennessy of Kate & Company. Katherine is an independent representative that strives to create awareness to photographers who are passionate in their chosen fields of discipline and intertwine this drive within their personal lives and activities.

For more information about Rodney Rascona, please visit http://www.rascona.com.

For further information or commercial bookings please contact Katherine Hennessy at 617-549-9872 or katecompany(at)gmail(dot)com. Katherine can also be found on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter (KatecoMom).

Original Press Release: New York December 1, 2010

Veteran Advertising Photographer Rodney Rascona Named Winner

of Lucie Awards’ 2010 Photographer of the Year: Deeper Perspective

Announces Follow-up to His Award-Winning Pink Door Photographs from Haiti and

Upcoming Humanitarian Projects and Exhibitions for 2011

New York, NY – December 1, 2010 – Chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 entries from 103 countries, seasoned advertising photographer Rodney Rascona was recently named 2010 Photographer of the Year: Deeper Perspective by the Lucie Foundation’s International Photography Awards (IPA) for his series of iconic images from Haiti. Rascona’s work, The Pink Door Photographs, was celebrated and acknowledged by the global photography community at the 8th Annual Lucie Awards as one of this year’s most outstanding photographic achievements.

In partnership with The Paradigm Project, an organization recently recognized by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative, Rascona was invited to Jacmel, Haiti, just two months after a massive earthquake devastated the country to produce a collection of portraits exploring a message of hope. “I wanted to create a series of photographs that hadn’t been attempted before, at least not in a relief setting, to show the vitality and spirit that embodies the Haitian people, if only for a brief moment,” said Rascona. To that end, he captured forty-five survivors struggling in the aftermath of the disaster yet refusing to be defined by the images of dead bodies and massive rubble circulating the world. Conveying both hope and dignity, The Pink Door Photographs is a poignant collection of images created to inspire and motivate the global community to continue to assist in Haiti’s reconstruction and recovery.

In 2011, the first part of the photo series will be on exhibit in New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, London, Barcelona and Dubai, as Rascona heads back to Jacmel to shoot a second installment of The Pink Door Photographs. With a cholera epidemic throwing Haiti back into the world spotlight, the award-winning photographer will revisit his original subjects to capture a firsthand glimpse into their lives one year after the earthquake. While there, Rascona will also travel to the capital city of Port-au-Prince to begin a new project addressing child slavery in Haiti. In capturing their stories he hopes to play his part in raising global awareness about this exploitative practice, giving voice and meaning to the lives of the more than 300,000 innocent children—known as resteveks—affected.

In addition to his work in Haiti, Rascona will travel to East Africa and London in 2011 to shoot a series of images for various non-governmental organizations. In January, he will return to remote desert villages in northern Kenya to resume his black and white portrait series of nomadic women and young girls living in the drought zones. There he will continue to chronicle their daily struggle to survive with limited supplies of water and fuel wood due to the effects of deforestation and climate change. In February, Rascona will travel to the Kili region of Tanzania to create images in support of Arnold’s House, a facility providing safe housing and educational resources for up to 80 children whose lives have been derailed by HIV/AIDS. He will then head to London to photograph a young woman suffering with cystic fibrosis highlighting the challenges of maintaining her stringent daily health regimen as she faces the typical issues of young adulthood.

About The Paradigm Project

http://www.theparadigmproject.com

The Paradigm Project’s mission is to create sustainable economic, social and environmental value within developing world communities. As a low-profit limited-liability company, Paradigm helps well-established global relief and development organizations identify, fund and develop scalable projects that meet immediate humanitarian needs, while simultaneously creating lasting community benefits through project-developed carbon revenues.

At this year’s Clinton Global Initiative, The Paradigm Project was selected from a large pool of contenders in the Environment and Energy category as ”an exemplary approach to addressing challenges in Environment and Energy” for humanitarian projects under development in Kenya, Haiti and other developing world countries.

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San Francisco California Cuisine Restaurant, Presidio Caf

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San Francisco California Cuisine Restaurant, Presidio Café, Announces Their Valentine’s Day Special











For a romantic four course prix fixe dinner this Valentines Day, visit Presidio Cafe

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 02, 2012

San Francisco’s California cuisine restaurant, Presidio Café at the Presidio Golf Course is offering two special events for the Valentine’s season. On Feb. 14, the Presidio Café will feature a romantic four-course prix fixe dinner, with optional wine pairings, for only $ 65. The following day, on Feb. 15, certified wine educator Michael Perry will host a Whiskey Seminar, a fun and informative evening of whiskey tasting and lessons.

“The cafe offers a lovely ambiance for dinners, family meals, enjoying sports events on the television or catching the sunshine. (Benefit) from lovely views at several Presidio lookouts as you take a stroll among the nearby Monterey cypress trees,” Laurie F. of San Francisco said on Yelp.com.

On Valentine’s Day, couples will wet their palettes with a selection of hors d’oeuvres to start, while the first course will feature a selection of either a Manchego cheese croquette, a red bell pepper puree with fresh Dungeness crab or pasta carbonara. For the main course, guests will choose from striped bass and sea scallop en brodo, grilled filet mignon, roast rack of lamb, or oyster mushroom risotto. Dessert options will include a red velvet cupcake, a chocolate reflection cake or a raspberry mousse cup.

Reservations are required for the dinner, which occurs between 6 and 8 p.m. The wine pairing costs an additional $ 25.

The Whiskey Seminar also requires reservations for $ 25 per person. Guests will learn about the markers for Bourbon, Canadian, Irish and Scotch whiskies, while enjoying samples from around the world. An in-depth knowledge of the drink is presented in a casual environment. Held monthly, the seminar for February is perfectly scheduled for a romantic night out to indulge in sumptuous whiskey.

For more information about either event or any of Presidio Café’s products or services, call 415-561-4600, view the restaurant on the web at http://www.presidiocafe.com or visit it inside the Clubhouse at the legendary Presidio Golf Course at 300 Finley Road in San Francisco.

About Presidio Café

San Francisco’s Presidio Café offers event space, a banquet hall and American comfort food with a California flair in a casual club environment. The cafe features a selection of delicious food, coffee drinks, and a full bar of more than 75 whiskies, draft beer and wines. The Clubhouse, with its charming views of San Francisco, serves as an ideal venue for weddings and other special events. Whether it is an intimate gathering of 12 or a formal dinner of 200, the Clubhouse and the Presidio Café are sure to provide hospitality and service to satisfy all the guests.

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Nova Scotia Cuisine at Its Finest in February With Food & Wine Halifax Events

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Nova Scotia Cuisine at Its Finest in February With Food & Wine Halifax Events











Dine Around Halifax offers many exotic flavours from around the globe


Halifax, NS (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

Halifax celebrates Nova Scotia cuisine as it once again enters the culinary spotlight, playing host to an outstanding collection of events showcasing the best local creations from sea, land and vine.

The Halifax Nova Scotia gastronomic celebrations kick off Feb. 1, with Dine Around which has 11 participating restaurants in Halifax offering delicious three-course prix fixe menus for the entire month. Since 2012 is a leap year, diners have one extra day to take advantage of this special deal. In addition to Dine Around, the Savour Food & Wine Festival presents three marquee events at Casino Nova Scotia this month that are not to be missed. And those in search of something sinfully sweet can find what they’re looking for on Feb. 2 when Decadence brings together the finest cheeses, chocolate and wine for an evening of indulgence.

Other Halifax events include the Rare & Fine Wine Tasting. Over 20 wines never before available in Nova Scotia will be on hand for one night only at the Rare & Fine Wine Tasting, which is sure to be a hit with wine enthusiasts. Wines rated 90 points and above by major wine publications are featured at this special tasting set to take place on Feb. 17. Later in the month on Feb. 23, the Savour Food & Wine Show gives attendees the opportunity to feast on luscious food samples and enjoy incredible wine tastings from culinary professionals stationed at close to 50 different booths.

Nova Scotia travel in February is a must to experience the fifth annual Nova Scotia Icewine Festival which runs from Feb. 2-12 and is far more than just wine-tastings. Many of the festival’s events pair Nova Scotia’s internationally award-winning Icewines with gourmet meals showcasing everything from Nova Scotia lobster to Digby scallops prepared by acclaimed chefs. Some vineyard excursions also include unique winter experiences such as tobogganing, snow-shoeing, sleigh rides, ice hockey and vine-pruning presentations.

For those interested in culinary travel there are plenty of tasty things to do in Halifax. If it’s on your list, it’s here. For the latest information about Halifax culinary festivals and events, and to view our latest culinary video, visit: http://www.destinationhalifax.com/culinary.

About Destination Halifax

Destination Halifax is a partnership of the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia, the World Trade and Convention Centre, and participating industry members. Since its inception in 2002, Destination Halifax has operated with a goal of promoting the Halifax Regional Municipality as a year-round destination of choice for business and leisure travelers.

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N2N Global Introduces an Innovative Food Safety Program for Hotels and Hospitality Companies

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N2N Global Introduces an Innovative Food Safety Program for Hotels and Hospitality Companies













Angela Paymard, Chairwoman, N2N Global


Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

N2N Global is pleased to announce an innovative food safety program for hotels and hospitality companies.

“Much like the restaurants and quick serve industries, the hotel and hospitality industry also sources their products from all over the world,” said Angela Nardone. Nardone’s Florida based company provides operations compliance, and food safety solutions for food companies, which helps ensure the world’s food supply operates in an efficient and effective manner, resulting in a higher quality of food in the supply chain. Nardone works with restaurants, retailers, distributors, growers, packers and processors around the world.

“Each year millions of hotel guests are served dishes with ingredients that are not always easy to trace. However, given how crucial a hotel brand is to both its stakeholders and its guests, ensuring the safety and traceability of its food sources is vital,” she said.

Through N2N Global’s tried and trusted enterprise software solution, Quality & Food Safety Manager (QFSM), hotels and hospitality companies will be able to easily and efficiently control food safety and quality within your organization. Easily adapted for the hotel and hospital industry (both food and non-food operations), QFSM electronically captures data and organizes it into a single database, making it easy for you to analyze real data identify trends and introduce continuous improvement in order to achieve better oversight, better results, and better enterprise compliance within given guidelines.

“Hotel food safety is more than just about checking off boxes. With so many different department involved in the food services process, training is also a key component. QFSM helps customer manage training, certifications, and ensures staff is always up to date with the best information.”

Many hospitality operators also have numerous standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance/quality compliance (QA/QC) strategies that are not associated with food. QFSM is designed to track and report these activities, such as room cleaning and hotel sanitation, which makes QFSM even more beneficial and an even greater value.

About N2N Global

N2N Global’s product suite brings powerful solutions for all members of the food supply chain. For Supply Side companies, N2N offers agri-ERP solutions, farm management, food safety, business analytics and traceability software. For direct to consumer and buy side companies, N2N offers food safety, compliance, and traceability tools to help ensure the food supply is properly managed for minimized risk. N2N Global provides comprehensive solutions for companies looking for ways to improve efficiencies, enhance profitability, and ensure food safety. To contact Angela Nardone directly, visit her on N2N’s twitter page http://www.twitter.com/n2nglobal. For more information, please visit http://http://n2nglobal.com. Through enhanced reporting, notifications, and system “checks”, management can feel confident that less burden is placed on local staff to ensure that national suppliers are performing in a manner consistent with negotiated contracts.

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