11/8/11 SHAKIRA's HOLLYWOOD STAR CEREMONY
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“For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:5
McDonald’s USA announced today it will televise its annual 365Black Awards ceremony for the first time on national cable television network Black Entertainment Television® (BET®). Hosted by award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson, the program will air at 11 p.m. Eastern/10 p.m. Central Sunday, August 25. McDonald’s 365Black Awards will feature an all-star lineup of celebrity performers and presenters. Comedian Jonathan Slocumb will open the broadcast that will feature show-stopping performances by recording artists Erica Campbell, Estelle, Angie Stone, Jordin Sparks and Yolanda Adams. Actors Jay Ellis and Omari Hardwick, singer/actress Brandy and singer/songwriter LeToya Luckett, will be among celebrities who will present the awards to this year’s honorees.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62983-mcdonalds-365black-awards-to-broadcast-on-black-entertainment-television
Dungeon Rampage, the online game from developer and publisher Rebel Entertainment, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), officially launches today with new and expanded free-to-play content on Facebook Platform, dedicated site DungeonRampage.com and online gaming portal Kongregate.com.
To celebrate the launch, Rebel Entertainment is hosting a “Founders’ Week,” in which players can sign up on any platform between now and September 11 to receive special in-game bonuses, including an exclusive character style, customizable profile add-ons and more.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57854-rebel-entertainment-dungeon-rampage-online-arcade-style-multiplayer-game
Columbus businessman Scott Ressmeyer and 11 friends have started their 2013 Scott’s Ride for Miracles, a 21-day, 9,000-mile, 48-state motorcycle trek to raise awareness and money to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at The Medical Center in Columbus, Ga. The Miracle Send-Off Ceremony was held at 11:30 a.m. Friday morning, then at noon, the riders revved up their Harley engines and roared out of The Medical Center.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/61569-columbus-regional-healthcare-system-scotts-ride-for-miracles
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.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56750-2012-cfcareforward-scholarships-announced-voting-open
The U.S. preterm birth rate dropped for the fifth consecutive year in 2011 to 11.7 percent, the lowest in a decade, giving thousands more babies a healthy start in life and saving billions in health and social costs.
“These results demonstrate that many premature births can be prevented with the right policies and bold leadership,” said March of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer L. Howse. “Our national progress in reducing premature births over the past five years shows that when infant health becomes a priority, babies benefit. We must implement proven interventions and accelerate our investment in new research to prevent preterm birth so one day every baby will get a healthy start in life.”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58942-march-of-dimes-2012-premature-birth-report-card
After 15 years of gym sessions, relentless training and high pressure competitions, 6-times Olympic Champion and 11-times World Champion Sir Chris Hoy can finally kick back and enjoy cycling just for the fun of it.
To celebrate, he’s teaming up with the UK’s leading specialist bike shop Evans Cycles to create “Hoy’s Summer of Riding”. Together they are connecting people from up and down the UK, encouraging them to share their experiences of riding their bikes in the summer.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62392-evans-cycles-chris-hoy-summer-of-riding
Only 3 of 11 midsize luxury and near-luxury cars evaluated earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new small overlap frontal crash test, the latest addition to a suite of tests designed to help consumers pick the safest vehicles.
Maytag® brand and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) have awarded 11 Boys & Girls Clubs across America with the “2012 Maytag® Dependable Club Award” in recognition for their demonstrated commitment to dependability and dedication to keeping youth on the path to achieve great futures. The Clubs were selected to receive the distinction and a financial award to help deepen their impact in the community.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59049-maytag-dependable-club-award-boys-girls-club-america-bgca-lucille-o-neal
A group of moderately priced midsize cars outperformed most of their luxury counterparts in a challenging new frontal crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on 2013 models. Of the 18 midsize family cars evaluated in the small overlap test, two earn the top rating of good, 11 earn acceptable, three earn marginal, and two are poor.
In contrast, just 3 of 11 midsize luxury and near-luxury cars evaluated in the inaugural round of small overlap tests earned good or acceptable ratings. Midsize moderately priced cars are the second group to be tested. The best performers in this group are the Honda Accord 4-door and Suzuki Kizashi. Both earn a good rating.
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