Like most residents of Joplin, Tara Johnston’s mind is frozen in time when she thinks back to that late Sunday afternoon on May 22, 2011 – the day a catastrophic tornado destroyed thousands of homes, including her house on S. Jackson Ave.
While her daughter and the rest of her family survived the tornado, she was faced with the daunting task of rebuilding her home – made even tougher because she had no insurance. Johnston told her story from the front porch of that very home today at a press conference. The house, which is just weeks away from being completely rebuilt, is the result of many helping hands coming together to get one more displaced family back into their home.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58615-toyota-boosts-home-reconstruction-in-joplin-since-devastating-tornado
In the morning
I wake up without you my side
and I`ve been just wake up in dream
where you were holding me still tight
In the evening
I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'am watching movie that is coming
but I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'ve missing out of something
I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'am alone you\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'re not my side
here in home
and I missing and missing you so
in the morning I could be, so damned glad and live, put the loundry dry in sun, and afternoon I \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'am dissapointed again somehow.
In the morning
I thought that maybe we should meet
but then lost that thought escaping
I feel you like a stone in me
In the evening
only the movie is rolling on
but of the plot I dropped away
thinking about us what went wrong
here alone
and I missing and missing you so
early morning I could be, so damned sure I can, put the things allright again, when morning come
I fail and miss it again.
In the morning
I know I must keep living on
this thing inside me is a killing
I have to try forget it all
the end is come
Sydney Festival opened its 2012 program with Australia’s largest free outdoor cultural event, Festival First Night, attracting hundreds of thousands of people into the city centre for eight hours of music, theatre, dance and visual arts. Headlining the event was internationally-acclaimed music superstar Manu Chao, who had 60,000 people dancing to his unique blend of Latin reggae. Audiences thrilled to a mix of Australian and international entertainment including a 1950s swing dance, painted caravans, Australian singer-songwriter Meagan Washington, Indigenous singer Gurrumul and dapper Jamaican gents, The Jolly Boys. Keeping things at a lively pace were street performances by Tuba Skinny, Lewis Floyd Henry and Norman J and his Good Times Bus. Casper Babypants, Holly Throsby and Erth’s mythical puppet creatures kept the kids laughing and dancing throughout the afternoon.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/53512-sydney-festival-2012/
Exhilarating spectacles were taken to new heights this afternoon as Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil partnered with Gibbon Slacklines to showcase a record-breaking highline walk from the exterior of Mandalay Bay and House of Blues Foundation Room, 63 floors above the Las Vegas Strip . As the kick off to the 2013 World Slackline Federation (WSFed) Slackline World Cup Finals taking place inside the Michael Jackson ONE Theatre on Oct. 17, Andy Lewis, the daredevil Gibbon athlete and slackliner made famous for his Super Bowl XLVI halftime show performance with Madonna, set a new world record for the longest urban highline walked. Lewis thrilled spectators by forging a 480-ft. high, 360-ft.-long slackline, running parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, rigged from two of Mandalay Bay’s resort towers.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/63628-mjone-by-cirque-du-soleil-and-mandalay-bay-gibbon-slacklines-megastunt
Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Ad Council and Project Yellow Light announced the winners of the fifth annual Project Yellow Light scholarship competition. The contest calls on students to develop and produce a short video educating their peers on the dangers of using mobile devices behind the wheel of a vehicle. For the first time, Clear Channel Outdoor Americas has joined longstanding partners Mazda Motorsports, the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and U-Haul to launch the first Project Yellow Light out-of-home media design contest. The winners of both the video and out-of-home design contests will be unveiled this afternoon on a digital billboard in New York’s Times Square that was donated by Clear Channel Outdoor.
Brothers Sam and Wrenn Senser from Louisville, Nebr. scooped the two grand prizes of $5,000 for the video contest, with Sam winning the college category, and Wrenn winning the high school category. The winners of the out-of-home media design contest were college student Bethany Wheeler from Snellville, Ga., and high school student Emily McDonald from Anaheim, Calif., with both receiving $2,000 scholarships. The winning videos can be viewed here.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7854051-ad-council-project-yellow-light-winners/
Most large cities in the United States
historically had morning and afternoon newspapers. As the media evolved
and news outlets increased to the point of near over-saturation, most
afternoon newspapers were shut down. Morning newspapers have been
gradually losing circulation, according to reports advanced by the
papers themselves.
The Polynesian Cultural Center is inviting guests to experience the allure and adventure of ocean life through its newest water show, Huki, which made its debut on August 18.
The canoe celebration, staged at the state’s only water performance venue, explores Polynesian myths and customs, inspiring ancient history, and beloved island songs.
Huki replaces the previous afternoon canoe pageant, Rainbows of Paradise, that had entertained residents and visitors for the past 16 years.
“We are excited to share with our guests, a brand-new canoe celebration at the Polynesian Cultural Center,” said Alfred Grace, CEO and president of the Polynesian Cultural Center. “Our team has been working tirelessly to ensure that Huki’s story authentically captures the unique history and folklore of Polynesia and that our facilities are renovated and reinvigorated to ensure that the experience is elevated for all of our guests.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8386451-polynesian-cultural-center-huki-hawaii-water-show/
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Enjoying a nice summer afternoon at the lake, these folks decide to have fun jumping into the water via a rope swing. Giving it a try, this certain female finds herself enjoying a rope swing fail where she has quite the accident and faceplants at the end of her rope. If your still bored, check out/add my profile if you like 'fails' or are into that sort of thing.
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced its most popular fragrances within its new contemporary candle line, Pure Radiance. After just a few weeks of availability, the three best-selling Pure Radiance scents are:
After Dark™ — Enjoy an enchanted evening with this nocturnal mix of night air, garden herbs, rich woods and musk.
Beachfront™ — Escape to a place where the air is filled with the sounds of the waves and the scents of summer blossoms. Includes notes of watery, ozone, pineapple, lotus, and coconut.
Denim™ — Comfortable and casual … this carefree mix of citrus, white flowers, cedarwood and musk is as relaxed as a Sunday afternoon.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52097-yankee-candle-announces-pure-radiance-top-fragrances
Echo Entertainment Group Chairman John O’Neill and CEO John Redmond said today that Echo’s expansion plans for The Star would see the world’s first “Connected Integrated Resort” built in Sydney.
Mr O’Neill and Mr Redmond today unveiled details of Echo’s Detailed Proposal which was formally submitted to the NSW Government through its unsolicited proposal process on Friday afternoon.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62180-echo-unveils-proposal-connected-integrated-resort-at-the-star
Omgirl was started by Meghan Fieldling back in 1998 with a vision: to offer clothing that reflects a state of harmony and balance for the modern woman, without sacrificing style and comfort. Omgirl designs reflect a unique blend of urban chic and West Coast sensibility.
Many of their pieces are great to mix-and-match as every season Omgirl chooses a complementary color palate designed to easily pair your favorite yoga tank and workout pants together for a unique outfit.
The collection is designed to fit every aspect of today dynamic lifestyle, from morning yoga classes to afternoon errands to a night on the town. You can feel both fashionable and relaxed, wherever your day or evening takes you. Each collection features a palette of soothing, alluring colors and an array of original, inspiring prints and images.
Omgirl uses only the finest fabrics, including velvety organic cotton velour, stretchy and breathable organic cotton/Lycra, silky modal, cozy fleece and the softest terry. They use striking watercolor washes and dyes for zen detailing that is one-of-a-kind. Everything is proudly designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California, in premium eco-friendly facilities. Every aspect of producing the collection, from cutting and sewing, to dyeing and packaging, takes place within a 1-mile radius, leaving the tiniest of carbon footprints on our delicate planet.
