ATLANTA — January 29, 2019 — The Krystal Foundation announces $101,112.78 in enrichment funding for 31 schools and school-affiliated organizations. These grant recipients were chosen from 229 applications received during the Foundation’s first two grant windows for the 2018-2019 academic year. The next grant window opens on February 1 and extends to March 1 when recipients will be selected for an additional $50,000 for impactful programming in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) as well as music, sports and culinary arts.
“Krystal is fully invested in the communities we serve,” said Paul Macaluso, Krystal president and CEO and president of The Krystal Foundation. “The Foundation helps pay for programs that foster academic enrichment, while building life skills for the children of our customers and our employees.”
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8479951-the-krystal-foundation-squaring-is-caring-2018-grant-winners/
As part of its new brand campaign, Share A Legend, New Holland Brewing Company is tapping into its heritage and success as the top craft Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout to unveil a nationwide storytelling contest. The #ShareALegend contest is inspired by the nearly two decades of legends told over Dragon’s Milk™ stout—and celebrates the lore of the brew that began when it was first bottled 17 years ago. The top user-generated story submission will earn the winner $5,000 cash plus $5,000 from New Holland Brewing Company to donate to one of several charities selected by the brewery.
Share A Legend is an open-ended storytelling project that invites fans to share their personal tales, whether they are everyday stories of triumph, the goodness of humankind or someone who has made an impact on them. Throughout the campaign, New Holland Brewing Company will release the legends of six real people who fall into the archetypes of Warrior, Huntress, Smith, Poet, Alchemist and Performer to inspire contest entrants. The videos, the new DragonsMilk.com website and other branded elements adopt a half-illustrated design that embody the true but imaginative and creative nature of legendary tales that are passed down over time.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8399851-new-holland-brewing-dragons-milk/
The Capital Grille today announced the return of Wagyu & Wine - a gourmet twist on America's classic burger paired with luxurious wine selections from the Antinori family, now in its 26th generation. Starting today, and through November 18th, Wagyu & Wine is available to guests in The Capital Grille lounge.
The exceptional pairing - at $251 - invites guests to experience one of three hand-crafted Wagyu burgers paired with an Antinori family wine hand-selected by The Capital Grille's Advanced Sommelier Brian Phillips. Guests can select from three wines including the Col Solare 2014 (Red Mountain, Washington), a limited production New World Cabernet Sauvignon which pairs well with this year's Caramelized Onion Wagyu Burger featuring Grand Cru Gruyère and Shallot Aioli. Other Antinori Wagyu & Wine selections, typically available exclusively by the bottle, include Old World and New World wines such as the Villa Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2014 (Tuscany), an Old World Sangiovese, and the Antica Napa Valley 2014 (Atlas Peak, Napa Valley), a New World Cabernet Sauvignon.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8397351-the-capital-grille-wagyu-and-wine-2018/
Out of thousands of high achieving Kumon Students from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, just 56 were selected to attend the second annual Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada on July 18th. The invited students are studying at least three years above their grade level in math and/or reading at their respective Kumon Centers.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn from each other through a variety of enjoyable learning activities designed to foster team building, group discussion, critical thinking and creativity. In this unique learning environment, students heard from inspirational former Kumon Students who have completed the Kumon Program, some of whom are now successful professionals.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8238651-kumon-holds-second-annual-student-conference/
For the tenth consecutive year, The Capital Grille today launched its highly anticipated wine event, The Generous Pour. This year, guests are invited to taste and toast the legacy of renowned winemaker Dan Duckhorn. With wines hand selected to pair with the restaurant’s signature menu items, including hand-cut steaks, dry aged in-house, the tasting experience offers seven selections of classic California and Washington varietals, all created by Dan Duckhorn and his award-winning winemakers. Of the selections is the Goldeneye Rosé of Pinot Noir making its exclusive debut at this year’s event. The Generous Pour is available for $28 from July 9 through September 2, 2018, when paired with dinner.
“Dan Duckhorn’s continuous pursuit to produce world class wines within the Napa Valley and beyond has become a legendary story in the wine world,” said Brian Phillips, The Capital Grille’s Advanced Sommelier. “We are excited to feature some of the most highly coveted wines of the world this summer, creating an exceptional tasting experience when paired with our signature menu items. With light and fresh rosé preferred during the summer, I am particularly excited about the Goldeneye Rosé of Pinot Noir, as this summer it makes its exclusive debut at The Generous Pour.”
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8340151-capital-grille-the-generous-pour-event-with-duckhorn-wines/
Just Born Quality Confections, the makers of iconic candy brands such as PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS® is excited to announce that the one and only Energizer Bunny™ has been selected as the new PEEPS® Celebrity Creative Director. The Pink PEEPS® Bunny searched far and wide to find the perfect creative partner to help drum up new energy for the 2018 Easter product line. With his power-packed, unstoppable nature, the Energizer Bunny™ was the best choice for the job.
“It’s no surprise that Easter is THE holiday for PEEPS®, and after 65 years we needed ‘some -bunny’ to help re-energize the brand’s product offerings and help us power up innovation,” said the Pink PEEPS® Bunny, Director of Bunny Operations (via translator.) “Who better to help power up innovation than the coolest symbol of long-lasting energy – the Energizer Bunny™, plus he kind of looks like me!”
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8288951-peeps-energizer-bunny-easter-creative-director/
A profile of Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft organization, kicks off the 22nd season of The Visionaries, an award-winning public television series, hosted by acclaimed actor Sam Waterston. The Visionaries documentary series highlights the stories of individuals and nonprofit organizations that are working to create positive social change throughout the world. Visionaries has selected Smile Train to be profiled because the organization’s impact represents a unique opportunity to explore the seldom discussed issue of “appearance” in human society.
The Visionaries series takes viewers around the world to experience the lives of extraordinary people tackling some of humanity’s toughest challenges. The series guides viewers on a journey that leads to real solutions with proven outcomes, many of which have the potential to change the world.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8293751-smile-train-the-visionaries-documentary-pbs-series/
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently released its list of the World’s Top 15 Model Cities for Best Practices in Tourism. Hangzhou, China was included in the list for its innovative efforts in the protection and development of as well as continuous investment in the city’s historical and cultural resources.
In December 2016, UNWTO created an award recognizing the 15 cities worldwide considered by the organization as examples to emulate when it come to the adoption of best practices in tourism, among its 193 member countries. UNWTO plans to expand the best practices applied by the winners in other global destination cities. UNWTO selected 15 winners based on the results of a survey and a performance evaluation program conducted by a panel of judges at a special evaluation meeting held in September 2017.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8243851-hangzhou-china-top-15-cities-best-practices-tourism/
Suning Commerce Group, a Fortune Global 500 company owned by Suning Holdings Group (“Suning” or “the Group”), has put its Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) warehouse into service in Fengxian District, Shanghai, boosting its capabilities in the field of smart logistics.
Equipped with 200 robots that carry selected items and move smoothly through stocking shelves, Suning’s AGV warehouse in Shanghai has been first used to meet the substantially increasing needs of logistics during the 11/11 Shopping Festival. The warehouse performs the task more efficiently by providing a “goods-to-people” solution instead of the traditional "people-to-goods" model. The facility is expected to be the largest automated warehousing system in China when put to full-scale operation with total 1,000 robots in 2018.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8232151-suning-automated-guided-vehicle-warehouse/
Habanos, S.A together with its exclusive Asia Pacific distributor “The Pacific Cigar Co, LTD” launches Trinidad La Trova (52 ring gauge x 166mm length), an innovative and exclusive production designed especially for the “La Casa del Habano” network of specialist stores.
Trinidad La Trova (52 ring gauge x 166mm length) is made "Totalmente a Mano con Tripa Larga" - Totally Handmade with Long Filler - and their leaves are specially selected from the Vuelta Abajo* region in Pinar del Río*, Cuba*, the best land in the world for growing tobacco. To manufacture this product, expert Cuban torcedores –cigar rollers– work painstakingly to create a meticulous and exquisite cigar that meets the expectations of the most discerning and demanding Habanos smokers.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8223951-trinidad-la-trova-habanos-presentation/
Just in time for National Cheeseburger Day, The Capital Grille announced today the return of Wagyu & Wine, an elevated twist of Wagyu burgers paired with elegant wines. Now through Nov. 19, guests are invited to The Capital Grille’s lounge to experience three Wagyu burgers, paired with one of three hand-selected wines from the esteemed Wagner winemakers.
For $25*, guests can enjoy a gourmet Wagyu burger paired with one of three prestigious wines, typically available exclusively by the bottle: Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley); Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands); and Emmolo Merlot (Napa Valley). These exceptional wines were hand-selected by The Capital Grille’s Advanced Sommelier Brian Phillips to pair perfectly with the gourmet Wagyu burgers.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8171751-the-capital-grille-wagyu-and-wine-returns/
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council. FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council was formed in 2012 to bring together teens from across the country who are interested and engaged in advocating for preparedness. Council members are selected based on their dedication to public service, efforts in making a difference in their communities, and potential to expand their impact as national advocates for preparedness. Students in 8th through 11th grade are eligible to apply.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/8025651-fema-youth-preparedness-council-applicants/
