Global gold demand in Q2 2012 was 990.0 tonnes (t), down 7% from the 1,065.8t in Q2 2011 according to the World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report. This dip in demand was partly due to the comparison with exceptional demand last year, and also reflects the challenging global economic climate. In this context, gold performed as expected, acting as both a store of value and a source of liquidity.
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Mirassou® Winery and interior design expert and TV personality Genevieve Gorder know a thing or two about the intersection of wine and design. Mirassou and Genevieve have teamed up to share their respective expertise, offering tips and ideas to help brighten up home entertaining spaces.
Earlier this year, Mirassou and Genevieve announced the Brighten Your Home Sweepstakes for a chance to win a virtual design consultation with Genevieve, a $5,000 cash prize to bring the design to life in their home, along with Mirassou branded items perfect for brightening up any entertaining space. Visit www.facebook.com/MirassouWinery by August 31, 2012 to enter and to view the official rules.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57598-mirassou-winery-genevieve-gorder-tips-for-home-entertaining-with-wine
Abbott has selected 40 undergraduate and graduate students living with cystic fibrosis (CF) to each receive a $2,500 CFCareForward Scholarship for use during the 2012-2013 academic year. Recipients were chosen based on their impressive academic merits, community involvement and creativity, and will now compete for two additional scholarships for a total award of $20,000 each – in honor of the 20th anniversary of the program. From now until Sept. 11, 2012, the public is invited to vote at www.CFCareForwardScholarship.com to help determine this year’s Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Student winners.
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Ver a su atleta favorito competir en los juegos olímpicos puede ser una experiencia impactante para cualquiera, pero más aún para aquellos que tienen el honor de ser padres de deportistas olímpicos. Terra te invita a conocer de cerca la relación entre el medallista olímpico Ryan Lochte y su mamá Ileana ‘Ike’ Lochte. Desde los momentos que más la enorgullecen, hasta sus raíces cubanas, Ike Lochte revela detalles sobre cómo crio a su hijo, quien se convirtió en una superestrella en los juegos olímpicos Londres 2012. Con consejos y emotivos recuerdos personales de una verdadera “Madre de Oro,” la entrevista muestra la extraordinaria dinámica entre madre e hijo: “La parte más difícil de ser mamá de un atleta es que cuando las cosas no resultan como ellos quieren, se rompe tu corazón”
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As the 2012 presidential election kicks into high gear during the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, the Craftsman brand is doing its part to build a “House United.” Along with non-profit Rebuilding Together, as well as Heroes at Home, NextGen Home built by Champion Home Builders and Bank of America, America’s most trusted tool brand is asking Americans across the country and delegates at both conventions to work together in a community service program to build a home for one of our country’s deserving military veterans. By signing a petition at www.facebook.com/craftsman, people can join the Craftsman brand in encouraging their state delegates to participate.
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LG Electronics USA today announced that 17-year-old Austin Wierschke from Rhinelander, WI won the sixth annual LG U.S. National Texting Championship for the second time in a row. The first LG U.S. National Texting Championship winner to claim the crown two consecutive years, Wierschke received a prize of $50,000 for his speedy thumbs.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57374-lg-6th-annual-lg-u-s-national-texting-championship
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad, also known informally as London 2012, began in London, United Kingdom on 27 July and will continue until 12 August 2012. The first event, the group stages in women's football, began two days earlier, on 25 July. More than 10,000 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees are expected to participate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Summer_Olympics
Esurance, the official car insurance sponsor of the US Open, is teaming up with the 2012 Olympic champions the Bryan Brothers and USTA Serves to support two tennis programs benefiting at-risk youth.
Facebook users can go to Esurance’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/esurance to vote for one of the two “game-changing” programs. Esurance will donate $50,000 to USTA Serves to be distributed to each of the programs based on the percentage of votes received. Voters can also enter a sweepstakes to win a trip for two to the men’s singles final of the 2013 US Open.*
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57555-esurance-the-bryan-brothers-and-usta-help-benefit-at-risk-youth
Creativity and skills taught and learned in the kitchen could help one kid chef start saving for college. Now through October 11, 2012, the makers of Jif® Peanut Butter are inviting families to spend time together in the kitchen to create an original sandwich recipe and enter the 11th Annual Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest™. Parents can submit their kid’s - ages six to 12 - creative sandwich recipes for a chance to win a $25,000 college fund.
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UKOK? THE SOUND OF LONDON 2012! DIRECTED BY JACOB BUTLER. Filmed by Scott Peters and Jacob Butler ttp://www.madebyscottpeters.com) Edited by Andre Stamatakakos for The Screaming Eagle Film Co. (http://www.screamingeaglefilmco.com) 2012 LIONS SHARE RECORDINGS.
To celebrate Team GB’s first gold medal moment at London 2012, Royal Mail will produce a stamp in 24 hours to honour Helen and Heather’s gold medal triumph in the Women’s Pair Rowing.
The gold medal win makes Helen and Heather the first members of Team GB to appear on Royal Mail’s Gold Medal stamps and the first all-women sports team ever to appear on a Royal Mail stamp. They are also the first ever British gold medallists in women’s Olympic rowing.
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