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Friday, 29 January 2010This year’s Winter X-Games Kick-Off Bash benefits Boarding for Breast Cancer, and Able Planet will continue its extreme sports-focused “i am able” campaign by launching pink-colored units of its award-winning True Fidelity® Foldable Active Noise Cancelling Headphones. For every purchase of the pink “extreme” headphones, debuting at the Kick-Off Bash, Able Planet will contribute $5 to various brea st cancer treatment initiatives nationwide.
“The X-Games offers a perfect venue for Able Planet to reach its target audience while aligning our product with a cause we care dearly about”
Winner of the CES Innovation award in Electronic Gaming, Able Planet’s True Fidelity Foldable Active Noise Cancelling Headphones feature patented Linx Audio® technology with optimum sound quality and clarity for use at home, office or travel worldwide. State-of-the-art noise cancellation, style and comfort offer hearing- and non hearing-impaired listeners alike a crisp, clear listening experience, whether applying the headphones for gaming, walking, running, training, commuting, telecom, travel or leisure.
For this initial event, proceeds from pink headphone sales will go to Boarding for Breast Cancer, a nonprofit breast cancer awareness organization founded by leaders in extreme sports. Able Planet’s new line of headphones will hit the market this March, and purchases of the special pink headphones will benefit breast cancer initiatives for the entire year.
“The X-Games offers a perfect venue for Able Planet to reach its target audience while aligning our product with a cause we care dearly about,” said Able Planet CEO Kevin Semcken. “Boarding for Breast Cancer is an organization that engages youths in an extremely relevant and worthwhile cause, and aligning ourselves with that cause is a great way to continue our mission of social awareness and giving back to the community.”
Boarding for Breast Cancer is a nonprofit, youth-focused education, awareness and fundraising foundation. Its mission is to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle. Co-founded by four action sports athletes, the organization directs its message at the action sports community, those who practice an active lifestyle through snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing.
Taking place Wednesday, January 27 from 5PM-8PM at Aspen’s St. Regis Hotel, the Winter X-Games Kick-Off Bash will feature live musical performances by Lord Jamar (of Brand Nubian) and Mick Kelleher (of MK&THE GENTLEMEN) among others. Attendees get the chance to mingle with Winter X-Games athletes like Tucker Hibbert and Sarah Burke, win prizes like an exclusive “Winter X-Games Special Guest Experience” and take advantage of gourmet appetizers, wine and specialty drinks. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Boarding for Breast Cancer.
Source: http://www.businesswire.com
Thursday, 28 January 2010Watch a moment in history as the Olympic Torch comes to Banff-Lake Louise, and we celebrate in a very unique way!
In an exciting salute to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games,the Flame visits our ski resorts, and locals and visitorsalike join in the festivities of this great event. And we've got it all on video! Check it out here. This is part of the longest Olympic Torch Relay held in the borders of the Host Country in history. In the run up to the Games, the Olympic Flame is visiting over 1,000 communities and places of interest as 12,000 torchbearers carry it on its 45,000 kilometre journey.
The Torch’s presence in Banff National Park is poiniant as Olympic and World Cup athletes live, breathe and train in this extraordinary mountain landscape. Generations of past Olympic competitors and today’s potential medal- winners in downhill ski racing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding point to the area’s amazing ski resorts, world-class trails, dry powder and spirited sense of community as keys to their success.
As the training ground of many Olympic hopefuls, from Banff-Lake Louise we'd like to wish all the athletes well for next month's Games. The spirit and energy of the Games will continue to be felt in Banff National Park throughout the season.
Thursday, 28 January 2010Sterling Custom Homes is pleased to announce that they recently poured the slab foundation at 212 Black Wolf Run in Flintrock Falls. This is their new “quick-delivery” home that overlooks the fifth fairway of the Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. The luxury Austin home includes four bedrooms (two on the main level), four and one-half baths and a spacious layout with an oversized owner’s suite, game room / media room combination and many more outstanding features.
The foundation stage is critical to the final quality of a home; therefore, prior to pouring the foundation, many preparatory measures must be taken. A structural engineer must create the slab design, calculate the load, analyze the elasticity of soil and determine slab drops, drainage, etc. Sterling Custom Homes uses hand-tied steel reinforced slabs on all of their Austin custom homes, which results in a more stable foundation. A concrete pump then delivers the concrete and serves to eradicate separation of sand, rock and cement, control water content, and reduce the time of the pour.
Soon, the form boards will be stripped and the lumber will be dropped on site. The framing will begin and the Flintrock Falls golf front home will start to take shape. Sterling Custom Homes makes it easy to follow along with the construction of their homes at the Homes Under Construction page on their Web site.
Flintrock Falls is nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and offers residents an extensive list of resort-style amenities including: the Hills Country Club, with four golf courses, swimming pool, two clubs for entertaining and a full workout facility; the World of Tennis, with 26 outdoor courts, two indoor courts and a recreational racquet shaped swimming pool; Lake Travis, with swimming, boating, sailing, water skiing and other water sports; and more. The exceptional location is only minutes from downtown Austin, so the community provides the best of both worlds – the serenity of a resort retreat with the conveniences of city access.
Sterling Custom Homes builds quality custom homes in many of Austin's premier custom home communities, private gated communities, and resort golf communities. From Lakeway, all up and down Lake Travis, and into Westlake, Sterling is known as one of Austin's premier custom home builders, with a reputation for exceptional quality, integrity and service.
Source: http://www.pr.com
Wednesday, 27 January 2010DEVO, one of post modern rock’s most visionary and influential bands, have been invited to perform live at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver on Feb 22, 2010. This performance will conclude a Victory Ceremony and will be broadcast live on NBC Networks. It’s your duty as citizens of the earth to tune in, watch, listen and learn.
“These nightly Victory Ceremonies are possible th anks to our partners, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the Government of Canada.”
This exclusive appearance comes in anticipation of the band’s first studio album in nearly 20 years. With an estimated 3 billion worldwide television viewers, this is probably DEVO’s biggest single event audience and one of many future opportunities to expose their music, knowledge and message to the world. DEVO will perform old favorites as well as future favorites from the upcoming album.
The announcement of DEVO completes the lineup of 15 top North American headline acts for the Whistler Victory Ceremonies, which also includes Feist, Usher, Our Lady Peace, and The Fray. Each act will perform for one night from February 13 to 27 during the Games at Whistler Medals Plaza. For more information on the lineup, visit www.vancouver2010.com.
This news follows the announcement last year that DEVO have signed a unique, ground-breaking worldwide partnership with their original label home Warner Bros. Records that exhibits the band’s long-time commitment to innovation in all aspects of their career.
"We are really excited to have the opportunity to let everyone know that De-evolution is real!" - Jerry Casale
“DEVO were collectively ready to relax in their matching LAZYBOY loungers, sipping drinks by the 19th hole, but the rate things have been falling apart, and the velocity of de-evolution these days left us with no choice but to get back out there and inform people that now, more than ever before, it is time to disobey the mob and think for ourselves! To remind people that biology is destiny, and de-evolution is real! We are back with inspirational tomes of truth and neuro-simpatico sonic nuggets for the entire world, not just our species!
From your inarticulate pal,”
Source: http://www.businesswire.com
Tuesday, 26 January 2010Aspen Ski and Board, one of the largest winter sports shops in the country is sponsoring the $1,000 wedge on the popular and long running game show Wheel of Fortune on January 25th—January 27th. Contestants play against one another in a bid to solve word puzzles for cash prizes. Certain "wedges" on the iconic wheel are set aside for special cash prizes. Aspen Ski and Board is sponsoring one of th e special prize wedges. Contestants could win a $1,000 gift card at AspenSkiandBoard.com if they land on the wedge and solve the word puzzle correctly.
The largest shop in the Midwest, Aspen Ski and Board has been in business for 11 years and has two locations in the Columbus, OH area. Within the last five years, AspenSkiandBoard.com has made a name for itself as the best-priced website to buy ski and snowboard equipment and gear. A recent overhaul of Aspen Ski and Board's website gives users a fresh new look and provides a safe, secure, and easy-to-navigate shopping experience.
AspenSkiandBoard.com specializes in Ski Packages in which the most popular skis and snowboards are "packaged" with bindings and poles. AspenSkiandBoard.com also offers free optional binding installation and all orders over $50 receive free ground shipping.
The Wheel of Fortune episodes airs nationally on NBC at 7:30pm EST. Locals can watch on Channel 10 WBNS at 7:30pm to see if the contestants win the $1,000 giveaway.
Source: http://24-7pressrelease.com
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