On June 5, CVS/pharmacy kicked-off its 10th annual in-store fundraising campaign -- “Researching a Cure” -- to support the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funds raised through the campaign benefit the ALS Therapy Alliance (ATA), a leading organization dedicated to advancing ALS research. Through the Researching a Cure campaign, CVS/pharmacy has raised more than $23 million in its stores and online at www.cvs.com, to fund new clinical research with the aim of discovering a treatment or cure for ALS. The 2011 campaign will run through June 25.
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Haunted houses, scary thrills, shows, entertainment and fun for everyone is in store at the 8th annual Ocean Park Halloween Bash. Visit www.so-u.tv for more!
Pat “Deep Dish” Bertoletti claimed victory for the fourth time at the fifth annual La Costeña “Feel the Heat” Jalapeño Eating Championship Challenge. Bertoletti, currently the second world ranked competitive eater in the sanctioned sport of Major League Eating (MLE), ate 275 whole jalapeños in eight minutes. The fifth annual challenge was a highly anticipated rematch between the reigning champ and his fiery arch nemesis: five-foot-tall, 100-pound Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas. Thomas is the only other competitive eater, besides Bertoletti, who has won La Costeña’s grueling competition.
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German radio hosts Ariane Kranz and Roland Rube in interview with the german schlager band "Wind" (in german language).
"Wind" entered The Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with "Für alle" (rang 2), 1987 with "Lass die Sonne in dein Herz" (rang 2) and 1992 with the song "Träume sind für alle da" (rang 16) - "Wind" representing Germany.
The Eurovision Song Contest (French: Concours Eurovision de la Chanson) is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union.
The results of The State of Compliance: 2011, an inaugural study conducted by PwC US and Compliance Week, will be released today at the Compliance Week 2011 6th Annual Conference for corporate financial, legal, risk, audit and compliance officers in Washington, D.C. The report – the first of its kind – identifies a wide range of compliance issues confronting organizations today and will stay current as new companies participate, accurately reflecting the changing compliance landscape.
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HomeAway, Inc. (AWAY) – the worldwide leader in online vacation rentals– today announces the launch of its new national advertising campaign centered around the key message, “Let’s Stay Together.” The campaign focuses on families and groups creating lasting memories out of where they stay, not just where they go. The HomeAway® ad campaign licenses the rights to Al Green’s 1972 classic hit, “Let’s Stay Together,” and debuts in select markets during the January 15, 2012 NBC television broadcast of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
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The 2010 holiday season is expected to be one of the greatest on record. Why is that? Well, for one thing, the annual holiday party is going to get a facelift, thanks to a partnership between Pepto-Bismol and actor Ken Jeong, which aims to eradicate holiday party under-indulgence.
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A gorgeous supermodel with wind blowing through her hair isn’t unusual to see in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. But when that wind is created by a Lexus LFA supercar screaming by, it’s definitely something to check out.
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The pristine, sugary white sand of Fort Myers Beach, Fla., once again will draw master sand sculptors from around the globe for the 24th Annual American SandSculpting Championship & Beach Festival on Nov. 10-14, 2010.
Competition will be keen as 17 master sand sculptors who together hold at least 35 world titles descend upon the destination, with the winner receiving an automatic bid to the world championship in September 2011. This is the second year that the Fort Myers Beach competition will be one of only 11 qualifying sites for the world championship.
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Fiat 500 TwinAir - Less Emissions, More Fun. The Fiat 500 with TwinAir is the lowest CO2 emission petrol car in the world.* It's CO2 emissions are so low that you don't play the Congestion Charge if you take a trip into London.**
The Fiat 500 TwinAir is all about fun. Life's for living baby, and not only do the Fiat 500 TwinAir's iconic looks turn heads, but it's a nice little saver too. And with more than 500,000 ways to customise it, so you can have your Fiat 500 exactly the way that you want it.
*according to NEDC standard
**based on current TFL policy, £10 annual fee.
Hologic, Inc. (Hologic or the Company) (Nasdaq: HOLX), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, will showcase its 3D mammography and other new, ready-to-market technologies in women’s imaging at the 21st Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference (NCBC) in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 12-16, 2011. The NCBC is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to excellence in breast healthcare for the general public.
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Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) features some of the most eye-catching hotels in the world in its just-issued interactive 2010 Annual Report online at www.marriott.com/investor.
The report includes an executive discussion of the company’s business, a comprehensive overview of Marriott’s 18 brands, and easy-to-navigate financial and performance information. Another highlight—exclusive to the online version— is a five-minute engaging video with Chairman and CEO Bill Marriott and President and COO Arne Sorenson, who along with Marriott’s global team of associates, virtually “open doors” to some of the company’s global portfolio of hotels.
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