Dixon Hughes Goodman announced that the partners of the firm have elected Matt Snow as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective June 1. Snow previously held the position of regional managing partner for the firm’s Charlotte region. Current CEO, Ken Hughes, will remain with the firm as Chairman of the firm’s Executive Committee. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7149851-dixon-hughes-goodman-ceo-announcement
The world’s first all-in-one music player Smart Hearable 1.0, developed by VINCI, will make its debut in the North American market at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held from January 6 to 9 in Las Vegas, United States.
The highlight of the design is the artificial intelligence technology applied to create ME 1.0, the first smart assistant that makes the AI talking system from the 2013 film “Her” real.
VINCI Smart Hearable is a wireless and hands-free smart music player that can react to user body and consciousness dynamics with different kinds of music. With a built-in proximity sensor, the device automatically plays the music when user puts it on. It has a touch panel that responds to gestures like tapping and sliding, and a voice interaction system that allows users to guide the device with simple commands.
ME is able to respond with a song that best suits the moment by analyzing data collected from user including heart rate, current location and scenarios through intelligent algorithms, so that user can not only tell ME songs, albums or singers they desire to enjoy the music, but also share their mood and feelings with it.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7730451-vinci-smart-hearable-ces/
CarolAnn Barrows has been invited by a sacred music scholar who works for the Turkish Ministry of Culture to be the first person ever to sing their most beloved, 500-year-old epic poem –the Mevlidi Sherif– in English.
This is the most frequently recited poem in the world and is cherished by Turkish Muslims, much as Christmas carols are by Christians. Unlike Christmas carols, this poem is sung and recited throughout the year.
You can be part of this historic, cross-cultural, musical peacemaking project by joining the Kickstarter campaign today.
It is only when we understand the stories of another culture that we can truly embrace their deeply held values. Then we naturally discover the common threads of peace, harmony and goodwill that weave their way through all of our stories.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7901251-carolann-barrows-mevlidi-sherif-english/
Taking center stage at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show are more than 20 vehicles that made their world debut during the Media Preview including the Kia Niro, Ram Power Wagon, Nissan Armada, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, Chevrolet Trax, Hyundai Santa Fe and Infiniti Q50 among others. More than a dozen concept cars are also on parade, including the Acura Precision, Buick Avista, Genesis Vision G, Kia Telluride and Nissan Murano Winter Warrior.
This year marks the 108th edition of the Chicago Auto Show. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. The show runs from Feb. 13-21 and opens at 9 a.m. each day. There are nearly 1,000 different vehicles on display throughout the more than 1 million sq. ft. of McCormick Place.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7660251-chicago-auto-show-2016/
The STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series announced today that the premier U.S. lumberjack sporting event will be held outside one of the biggest cities in the United States – Chicago. The Series’ U.S. Pro and Collegiate Championships will be held at the Tinley Park Convention Center, located in Chicago Southland, on July 15 and 16.
The STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series – The Original Extreme Sport – pits the top lumberjack athletes from across the country in thrilling and grueling wood chopping, cutting, and sawing competitions. For the third straight year, the Championships will air on the ABC network in the fall. The Professional Series will also re-air on ESPN and ESPN2.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7760851-stihl-timbersports-2016-announcement/
Bacardi Limited, the largest privately-held spirits company, lights up this year’s holiday season with new brand expressions and ultimate party ideas perfected through its 150-year history. BACARDÍ rum, the spirit that started it all, has been at the center of festivities since 1862 when Don Facundo Bacardí Massó revolutionized the spirits world by creating rum as we know it today. The exceptional quality and mixability of BACARDÍ make it the world’s most awarded spirit and a sure standout at your celebrations.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53413-bacardi-rum-150-anniversary-holiday-gift-party-tips-presents-pack-spirit
As a reputed furniture expo, Furniture China 2013 will be held from 11-15 September in Shanghai China. All varieties of furniture products and supplies will be displayed by category at three venues with a total exhibition space of 800,000 sqm. This includes home furniture, office furniture, furnishings and Design of Designers (DOD) at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and JSWB global home furnishing centre; plus woodworking machinery and raw materials at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC).
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62207-ubm-sino-expo-furniture-china-2013-sourcing-inspirations-design-lifestyle
The Astana Economic Forum is an annual event held in Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which brings together representatives from the world’s economic community, current and former heads of states, Nobel Prize laureates, outstanding figures from the scientific world, and businessmen. The Forum is best known as a platform for international dialogue that enables constructive discussion of economic development issues concerning both Central Asia and the entire world in relation to changes witnessed in the global economy.
This year the Astana Economic Forum 2016 was held on May 25-26 in Astana, Kazakhstan under the theme “New economic reality: diversification, innovation and knowledge economy”. The agenda of the Forum traditionally included the most topical issues on economic development.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7872751-recommendations-astana-economic-forum/
Diamond Resorts, a global leader in the hospitality, vacation ownership and entertainment industries, announced today that tickets are now on sale for the inaugural 2019 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions Presented by Insurance Office of America. The tournament will be held Jan. 17-20, 2019 at Tranquilo Golf Course at Four Seasons Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
New for 2019, the tournament will be one of the most unique events on the LPGA Tour, bringing together some of the world’s top women golfers to play side-by-side with a roster of world-class celebrities.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8350451-diamond-resorts-tournament-of-champions-2019-tickets-on-sale/
Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, is proud to announce the debut of the brand’s first-ever game day commercial airing this Sunday, February 3rd. Narrated by hip-hop legend Nas, the TVC, titled “Major,” brings to life the spirit of Hennessy’s “Never stop. Never settle.” mantra through the remarkable, yet widely unknown, story of cycling champion Marshall “Major” Taylor.
In the late 1890s, Marshall “Major” Taylor became the best cyclist of his time, and throughout his career he dominated his competition in the U.S. and abroad. He held seven world records by 1898, and in 1899, became one of the first African Americans to win a world championship. Marshall “Major” Taylor’s global fame established him as one of the world’s first international sports champions.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8487951-hennessy-never-stop-settle-game-day-commercial/
History was made today in Mississippi, as two Magnolia State resorts, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, held simultaneous events to usher in the era of legal sports wagering.
The resorts, part of the MGM Resorts International portfolio (NYSE: MGM), both accepted their first sports wagers at 12:00 p.m. CT and now share in the distinction of taking the first sports wagers in Mississippi under newly created state regulations permitting licensed casino operators to establish legal sports books.
“MGM Resorts is proud to once again assume the leadership position in the hospitality industry,” said Jim Murren, chairman and chief executive officer of MGM Resorts International. “Sports wagering is a rapidly growing, exciting new entertainment opportunity for our company. We were proud to take the first sports wager in Atlantic City in June and today the first legal sports wager in two locations in Mississippi.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8372951-mgm-beau-rivage-sports-book-and-bar-mississippi-first-bet/
A change is coming to the checkout. This fall national retailers are turning on newly installed payment terminals aimed at better protecting consumers from cybercrime and credit card fraud. These machines are designed to accept new, more secure credit cards, commonly referred to as “chip” cards. These new credit cards will contain an embedded microchip that cannot be replicated, making it more difficult for hackers to use stolen card numbers to produce fraudulent credit cards.
Retailers are spending billions of dollars putting in place new payment terminals that are certified for chip card acceptance. This will ensure they are not held liable for counterfeit fraud usage when new cards make their way to the marketplace, and will ensure a more secure transaction for consumers compared to current technology.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7621251-rila-chip-and-pin-credit/