World's Number One Pop Icon inks three-year deal with AEG Live

The legendary Cher confirmed a long-lived rumor that she will headline in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning May 6.

The   more...performance agreement, which is in partnership with AEG Live, includes approximately 200 shows over a span of three years.

Cher at The Colosseum, an impressive spectacle designed exclusively for the 4,300-seat venue, will feature countless chart-topping hits from the artist's unparalleled career. The show will be complemented by extraordinary choreography from Doriana Sanchez, state-of-the-art lighting and special effects and breathtaking costumes designed by the world-renowned fashion icon, Bob Mackie.  less

Mobile video platform enables MultiVu customers to target mobile users worldwide with their latest news and information in real-time.

MultiVu™, PR Newswire's multimedia and broadcast PR company, today   more...announced the launch of a new mobile video distribution service that enables MultiVu customers to extend the reach of their video content to mobile phones, PDAs and other portable devices. The announcement was made at the GSMA Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, currently taking place from the 11th to 14th of February.

Developed in partnership with U-Turn Media Group, MultiVu's mobile video service incorporates U-Turn's VIZGO™ mobile media delivery platform to disseminate MultiVu-issued video content to all popular phone models, making it available to mobile users around the world regardless of the wireless operator they use. The placement of video on mobile phones will be included as part of MultiVu's standard distribution via PR Newswire.  less

Distribution and placement in Hispanic social networks, online news sites, provides unparalleled reach to Hispanic audiences

MultiVu™, PR Newswire's multimedia and broadcast PR company, in conjunction   more...with its newly-formed Hispanic division, MultiVu Latino, today announced the launch of the Interactivo Multimedia News Release, the first-ever social media press release targeted to the U.S. Hispanic audience.

The Interactivo MNR (IMNR) is a Web 2.0 interactive multimedia platform that is unique among multimedia press release offerings because it features distribution and placement of video, audio, photos and text in Hispanic social network and news sites. From language translation to content development to web distribution, MultiVu Latino works with each client to create dynamic news announcements that are tailored to a Hispanic audience and delivered directly to news and online sources that are valued by the Hispanic community.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/multivu/32477/  less

Display of video on the Reuters Sign in Times Square will reach millions of viewers daily

MultiVu, PR Newswire's multimedia and broadcast public relations company, is now offering its customers a unique   more...opportunity to reach millions of consumers each day with video messages displayed on the 23-story high Reuters digital billboard located in New York's Times Square, the largest of its kind in the world, the company announced today.

The placement of MultiVu's customers' video on the Reuters Sign marks a natural extension of an extremely successful partnership entered into in March 2007 between PR Newswire and Times Square2, a division of Reuters and manager of the Reuters Sign. The initial agreement, which was the first of its kind, placed PR Newswire's customers' photos on the 7,400-square-foot billboard, which is seen by an estimated 1.5 million people who pass through Times Square daily.  less

Challenging consumers to explore their curiosity, Kahlúa® coffee liqueur today introduced a new global advertising campaign featuring the kings and queens of the brand's pre-Columbian heritage.
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The "Explore Your Curiosity™" campaign, developed by Publicis New York, launches in television, print and out-of-home with a 46% increase in global media spending over last year. Debuting this month in the United States, Canada and Australia, the campaign will also run in additional countries, including Japan, Denmark, Sweden and Finland.

"The mysterious origins and mystical heritage of Kahlúa inspire discovery and curiosity, which we brought to life in this campaign," said Cyril Claquin, senior vice president of marketing for Malibu-Kahlúa International. "In each execution, those who explore their curiosity are richly rewarded, an idea that we believe will inspire consumers."  less

Get Your Pants Off and Your Groove On!

Jockey International, Inc., the iconic clothing manufacturer best known for products that are rarely seen in public, is issuing a challenge: May the Best UnderWarrior™   more...Win. Jockey's new, interactive Web site, JockeyUnderWars.com™, encourages people to dance in their underwear for notoriety, fun, competition and even the chance to win some cash.

"We're exploring new ways to let people express themselves and interact with the Jockey® brand in a fun, engaging way," said Tim Pitt, Jockey's Vice President, Global Marketing and Advertising. "Jockey is best known for its underwear, and JockeyUnderWars.com celebrates that, inviting people to have some fun, be themselves and, of course, dance in their underwear!"  less

MultiVu™, PR Newswire's multimedia and broadcast PR company, and Spot Runner®, a technology company developing the next generation of advertising services, announced today the launch of the MultiVu™   more...Spot Runner® MNR, a more affordable, all-in-one solution for planning, producing and distributing videos via multimedia news releases (MNR) and direct online video postings.

"Spot Runner's vast production network and creative expertise make it the perfect partner for PR Newswire and MultiVu to expand our online video capabilities and resources. This service enables us to provide our members with a more affordable, comprehensive MNR package that features integrated online video," said Todd Grossman, vice president of Sales, MultiVu, a PR Newswire company. "The MNR is our fastest growing service because more and more companies realize that multimedia content offers the ability to attract a wider and more diverse audience. In fact, our internal data shows that our MNRs with video receive over 35 percent more pickup than those without video."

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/multivuspotrunner/35163/  less

Investing directly in Chinese businesses has never been simple for U.S. companies. But a tougher corruption prevention environment within China now makes it even more urgent for U.S. companies and investors   more...to focus on corruption issues when examining potential deals.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/deloitte/32651/  less

PR Newswire and MultiVu, a PR Newswire company, announced today that its members now have the opportunity to showcase their digital images and video content to the millions of people who visit the Las   more...Vegas Strip each year.

Through an exclusive contract with Clear Channel Spectacolor, PR Newswire and MultiVu members are now able to deliver 30 and 60 second video spots or high resolution photos to the digital billboards at the Las Vegas Fashion Show Mall, which is situated across from the Wynn, Venetian and Palazzo hotels, and the Sands Expo Convention Center on the Las Vegas Strip. A highly trafficked location, the Fashion Show Mall offers PR Newswire's members the ability to reach the 43 million pedestrians and 35 million vehicles estimated to travel the Strip each year.

To view Multimedia News Release go to, http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/prnewswire/34136/  less

Meet the Williams Family. They are filing a claim right now and listen to what their challenges are!

Imagine this. A big storm comes through in the middle of the night and when you wake up you've lost   more...30 shingles, your attic is soaked and your favorite tree is now in your neighbor's yard. It's a scenario that's not too hard to imagine this year, as more and more people find they need to pull out their insurance policy and file a claim.

That's what happened to the Williams family after a tornado came through their subdivision in a neighborhood that had never seen severe weather before. Spend the day with them as they show what it is like, what they need to gather and what to expect when filing a claim.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/iii/33662/  less

Report ranks top 100 most congested cities and the nation's worst traffic bottlenecks

INRIX®, the leading provider of traffic information, today released the INRIX National Traffic Scorecard, the   more...most comprehensive country-wide perspective and city-by-city analysis of one of the nation's most frustrating and intractable issues: traffic congestion. How bad is traffic overall? Which cities have the most traffic congestion? Where are the worst bottlenecks across the country? This new report, available at http://scorecard.INRIX.com, answers these questions and more.

Traffic congestion across the U.S. increased nearly 2% in 2007 over 2006 and there appears to be no relief in sight in 2008, although higher fuel prices and the economy are affecting the rate of growth. The fallout from heavy traffic congestion hits Americans hard on several different levels. With many drivers paying over $4 a gallon at the pump and roads clogged with traffic congestion averaging 60 hours a week across the nation's 100 worst bottlenecks, traffic continues to have a major impact on consumers, businesses and the American economy.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/inrix/33675/  less

Six Flags Magic Mountain unveiled the latest enhancement to its supreme coaster dynasty today with the completion of the transformation of X to X2, the world's only 5th dimensional coaster! Initially   more...opened in 2001, this first-of-its-kind coaster featuring 360-degree rotating seats now boasts an entire sensory explosion of fire, fog and sound elements. X2 opens to the public on Saturday, May 24.

"Six Flags is known worldwide as the industry thrill leader and Six Flags Magic Mountain leads the pack, always taking thrills to the next level. We've taken one of our most popular coasters and transformed it into X2, delivering a whole new dimension of extreme experiences," stated Jay Thomas, Park President of Six Flags Magic Mountain. "There's no better way to continue to live up to our reputation - Six Flags Magic Mountain is proud to offer thrilling ride experiences that can't be duplicated anywhere in the world!"

Reaching far beyond traditional thrills, this state-of-the-art coaster features newly-designed, sleeker, lighter vehicles utilizing military specifications and NASA-quality engineering, enhancing the "don't know what to expect next" sensation created by the 360-degree forwards and backwards independent rotation of the seats.

While perched on the edge of massive 20-foot-wide, 38,000-pound, wing-shaped vehicles, the 2 ½ minute thrill begins with a 200-foot climb facing the sky before flipping over headfirst, face down for a near vertical plummet to earth through a bank of fog. Racing at 76 miles-per-hour, the rush continues as riders face a monstrous 200-foot tall sky dive, flying over the top of a giant 185-foot raven turn, blasting past a fire tunnel before performing several acrobatic full 360-degree front and back "flips." The mind-boggling 3,600-foot twisting journey on the black and red steel maze ends by sending riders through a "cool zone," concluding a ride experience exceeding the wildest expectations.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/33242/  less

Fans will no longer have to stand in line to pick up tickets at will call.

Fans who ordered tickets can simply present venue door staff their credit card, along with a valid photo ID, and they'll be given   more...a receipt and granted immediate access.

No tickets will ever exchange hands.

Paperless Ticket™ only is available through Ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone.

The entire process is quick, secure and simple.

Paperless Ticket™ was unveiled for Tom Waits' new "Glitter and Doom" Tour on May 7, 2008.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/ticketmaster/33099/  less

Westin Hotels & Resorts and Nintendo have announced a groundbreaking partnership that will allow guests to experience the Wii™ sensation with a special version of the Wii from Nintendo that has been   more...uniquely designed for the hotel environment.

Westin is the first hotel company to partner with Nintendo and will feature this system as part of the brand’s WestinWORKOUT program (which already includes personal training, guided runs and BrainBody Fitness).

The special Wii console is pre-loaded with several games, including the ever-popular Wii Sports, and recently debuted at WestinWORKOUT fitness centers at The Westin Times Square and The Westin Bellevue. Later this spring, eight additional U.S. hotels will be added to the program.

For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com  less

Mary Baker talks about the need for early stroke intervention and the effect of stroke on the surrounding family.

“Fascinating” and “truly unique” is how people are describing their first in-person encounter with the beamz – a brand new laser-based music system. This video is a straight forward look at how it works.
  more...www.thebeamz.com
http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/product/sku__BZ100
This pioneering laser-based music system allows anyone to easily play a wide variety of music by interacting with light and sound.
The system connects to a computer via USB and the included software allows users to select a play list from musical compositions. Select from 30 original compositions in 19 music genres, including jazz, blues, classical, hip-hop, reggae, heavy metal and more. More songs can be downloaded from www.thebeamz.com.
Created by accomplished musician and songwriter Jerry Riopelle, the beamz™ music system is now available online and at all Sharper Image stores.
The proprietary software ensures that the music will always be harmonious . No sour notes. Anyone can play regardless of experience or training.
Each performance is truly unique because it creates music based on the player’s unique actions. Accomplished musicians will especially enjoy exploring this new form of interactive music.  less

A new survey shows many health conscious parents aren’t taking their child’s foot health seriously. Only 25 percent reported taking their children to see a podiatrist for their foot problems. The survey,   more...taken from a group of 620 parents with children under the age of 18, found that 35 percent of those surveyed would not be motivated to take their child to a medical professional if their child complained of foot or leg pain. Only 49 percent of parents surveyed would take their child to a podiatrist’s office for ingrown toenails – which, if left untreated, can lead to significant pain and a loss in normal activity.

Medical experts say periodic foot examinations should be conducted during the child’s first few years of life if there is a family history of foot problems. Neglecting a child’s foot health can cause problems in other parts of the body, such as the legs and back.

For more information, visit www.apma.org/pediatrics  less

The modern world is entrenched in a love hate affair with sugar. It proliferates throughout our daily diet, we crave it, we adore it and yet it destroys our health. Our passion for the substance has created   more...epidemic levels in such areas as diabetes and obesity. It seems an addiction beyond the control of its victims.

There is a solution. Zsweet® is a sugar alternative that is proven harmless to blood sugar levels. A clinical study by the Glycemic Index Laboratories in Toronto has shown that Zsweet has an ultra low glycemic response in humans. This means that diabetics can use Zsweet safely.

The product is made from an a natural ingredient called Erythritol, which originates in grapes and melons and has been approved by the E.U. in February '08.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/zsweet/32699/  less

First Top 10 Builder to Include Products that Address Energy & Water Savings and Indoor Air Quality as Standard Features

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH), one of the nation’s top 10 homebuilders,   more...today launched eSMART by Beazer Homes™ (http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/beazer/32362), the first comprehensive program of its size designed to increase energy and water efficiency, and improve indoor air quality, for every home it builds.

The innovative program combines high-performance products from GE, Honeywell, Moen and others with industry-approved green building practices, and is designed to have an immediate impact on the home’s annual operating costs. The new eSMART features will be made available at no additional cost to buyers.  less

Jewelry Television® is one of the world's largest retailers of the exquisitely beautiful gemstone, tanzanite. This increasingly popular stone, known for its vibrant shades of blue, continues to lure   more...jewelry enthusiasts and fashion experts alike. With its best and largest tanzanite collection to date, Jewelry Television® is proud to host, "Tanzanite Is Timeless", the industry's only 24-hour tanzanite sales event on April 12.

"Tanzanite is considered one of the smartest buys in a gemstone," says Natalie Parman, vice president of merchandising for Jewelry Television®. "It continues to increase in value - and since it's only mined one place in the world - it is predicted that the gemstone will become unattainable within 20 years. It's a stone jewelry enthusiasts everywhere want to get their hands on. We recently had the rare opportunity to buy a large amount of tanzanite rough in Arusha and will be offering faceted stones and finished jewelry from that lot as well," said Parman.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/jewelrytelevision/32662/  less

CEOs representing America's top companies joined forces Wednesday, April 2, 2008, with U.S. Senate health leaders to urge swift passage of the "Wired for Health Care Quality Act," a measure   more...to bring the power of information technology to the health care sector.

"We can save thousands of lives and conserve billions of dollars for health care with this one stroke – and we can do it this year," said Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and sponsor of the legislation.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/brt/32565/  less

Best of Green Home & Lifestyle Products Tap into Internet's Social Media Roots to Promote Solutions We Can Live By

The fate of the planet hangs in the balance. So one of the world's most organic home   more...builders is sending out a clarion call to action. Vote for the best of healthy, sustainable products for the home and the most useful tips and ideas for green living. Cast your ballot for countertops made from things like paper and glassware, or home insulation made from the blue jeans you wear. The GREEN LOG Home and Lifestyle Awards have arrived just in time to drive home the message: the time to think green, know green and go green is now!

Jim Young, the incoming chairman of the Log Homes Council for the National Association of Home Builders, is one of the creative forces behind the GREEN LOG Home and Lifestyle Awards. Young's efforts are aimed at galvanizing the home building industry and inspiring a new call to action. More than 80 companies have been nominated by their peers and by experts such as senior editors at the Environment News Service for a Green Log Award. Each can be examined up close at the GREEN LOG Blog at www.GreenLogAwards.com.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/greenlog/32516/  less

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSSR) today announced it has posted a video report to the investor relations section of its website at www.McCormickandSchmicks.com. The short   more...documentary includes an overview of McCormick & Schmick's, its strategic initiatives, and its key accomplishments in 2007. The video provides investors and interested parties the opportunity to see and hear directly from the Company's management team.

To view the video report, please go to:
http://icr.vo.llnwd.net/o1/IDM_Hosting/VAR/MSSR/MSSR_VAR_prn.html

"Our new video report does a fantastic job conveying our brand and vision for the future, and we believe it is a far more effective medium to communicate our message than simply adding static photographs around our financial statements. We encourage our shareholders and the investment community to visit the McCormick & Schmick's website and see for themselves what our Company is all about," said Douglas Schmick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

To view Multi-Media News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/mccormickandschmicks/32508/  less

Could You be at Risk? American Diabetes Association "Sounds the Alert" on March 25th – ADA's 20th Annual American Diabetes Alert® Day

Could you have diabetes? One in five Americans have   more...a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, or may even already have diabetes. Because people can live for years without knowing they have diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is issuing an urgent call-to-action for Americans to learn their risk for type 2 diabetes during the 20th Annual American Diabetes Alert Day. Awareness about diabetes can lead to early detection and treatment, which may help prevent type 2 diabetes or devastating complications associated with diabetes such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, and amputation.

On American Diabetes Alert Day, held annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, the ADA encourages people who are overweight, physically inactive, or over the age of 45 years to take the Diabetes Risk Test, which asks seven simple questions about weight, age, lifestyle and family history - all potential risk factors for type 2 diabetes. People scoring 10 points or more are at a high risk for diabetes and are encouraged to speak with their health care provider. The Diabetes Risk Test, in English or Spanish, is available by calling the Association toll-free at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or by visiting www.diabetes.org/alertnews.  less