The Mercedes-Benz Star Fund, the automaker's largest start-up amount for a charity fund worldwide outside Germany, today commemorated its first anniversary. Distinguished by its past year achievements in the five core areas of environmental protection, education, music, arts and sports, culture of driving and social care, the Mercedes-Benz Star Fund announced another boost to its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts by launching the new ‘Star Ambassador’ Volunteer Program. This is also its latest initiative to enhance its CSR program in China through encouraging greater participation and providing a more sustained and strategic development of its social contribution efforts.
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More than 85,000 attendees from more than 30 countries will descend upon Dallas for MegaFest 2015, hosted by T.D. Jakes, from August 20 to 22. The three–day festival is returning to Dallas after tremendous success in 2013. During MegaFest 2013, more than 75,000 attendees from 20 states and 31 countries visited the Downtown Dallas Business District, bringing an estimated economic impact of more than $41 million.
“MegaFest harkens back to a simpler time when families spent quality time together,” said T.D. Jakes. “With so much chaos and turmoil ensuing in the world today, it will be critical for families to reconnect and recharge their batteries in a fun–filled, inspirational environment. It is also a great opportunity to showcase the best that Dallas has to offer — from its dynamic business community, to its arts and entertainment to its renowned shopping, restaurants and hospitality venues. MegaFest is a can’t–miss opportunity for all.”
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Miami Children's Health Foundation (MCH Foundation) celebrated its 10th Anniversary Diamond Ball on Oct. 29, raising nearly $1.6 million, benefiting the children and families at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. More than 800 guests took part in the glamourous affair, which combined couture fashion and costumes inspired by the theme “Into the Woods.”
This year, world-renowned guitarist, singer, and composer José Feliciano was inducted into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame. After receiving his award, Mr. Feliciano also entertained the crowd with a live performance. Mr. Feliciano was recognized for his commitment to helping children through the Jose M. and Susan L. Feliciano Charitable Foundation for Children and the Arts and for his achievements in the world of music as the first Latin artist to cross over into the English music market.
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Learning science company McGraw-Hill Education today announced the launch of Redbird Language Arts & Writing, a new enhanced personalized learning program that helps students master language arts concepts and build strong foundational writing skills. The new program accomplishes this by combining innovative writing analysis technology, interactive practice and personalized learning. The supplemental curriculum, for grades 2-7 and at-risk secondary students, is available to U.S. schools nationwide.
Originally developed by Stanford University, Redbird’s adaptive learning technology provides a personalized learning experience for each student. Redbird Language Arts & Writing delivers immediate feedback and charts an optimized path through the program based on each individual student’s skillset and level of progress – while also empowering educators with real-time, data-driven insights about their students’ learning.
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Max Tack from the Netherlands is a teacher of the internal Martial Art form Yang style Tai Chi. Max Tack taught a workshop at Shaolin Kung Fu Apeldoorn He Yong Gan Martial Arts. The content was: Xie Peiqi 5 element Qi Gong, Yang Style Jian straight sword form and Tuishou pushing hands.
Koga Ninja master, Sensei Titus Jansen from the Netherlands and the director of the Kage Ryu Dojo sportscenter in the city of Winschoten is demonstrating the famous Bruce lee weapon the Nunchaku. This is a demonstration video only and shows you how the Koga Ryu Ninjutsu system works with the Nunchaku. Martial Arts at its best with Sensei Titus Jansen
The Shaolin Kungfu Staff is one of the oldest traditional weapons used by the Shaolin Monks. Practise requires forms, partner exercises and some sparring with protective gear. This is the Wind Chaser Staff or Zhui Feng Gun (say: goen) Here the Zhui Feng Gun form is demonstrated by Jeab Luc Grandjean from He Yong Gan Apeldoorn the Netherlands. A very nice Staff form!
The Kyoketsu Shogei is a sickle and rope or chain weapon with a ring attached to the end. Master of the Koga Ninjutsu system Sensei Titus jansen from Europe the Netherlands is demonstrating this bladed sickle weapon to the public at his demonstration in his Kage Ryu Dojo ninja academy.
Martial Arts for kids by Douwe Geluk at the BSO in Amersfoort city. A special kids class created and taught by Laoshi Douwe Geluk from Apeldoorn in the Netherlands. Tai Chi, Taijiquan and Kung Fu
Martial Arts master Douwe Geluk performs Sasquatch Kung Fu part II
This is the second part of martial arts of the Sasquatch. Douwe Geluk live sin Apeldoorn city in the Netherlands Europe and his greatest passion is practising and teaching the martial arts.
Douwe Geluk trained this martial arts art How Chuen Monkey Kung Fu under a master called Fred Decramer in Arnhem city at Gym sportschool Kreijtz in the Netherlands. Douwe Geluk his background lies in Kyokushin Karate, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts, How Chuen Sasquatch Kung Fu and Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Qong.
At the moment Douwe Geluk has his own school or martial arts in Apeldoorn city in the Netherlands and is teaching Taijiquan and Qi Qong at Tai Chi Apeldoorn de Bron van Geluk Fuyuan : the scource of happiness.
