What:                          Live CD Recording by Pianist David Benoit in Famed Steinway Hall

When:                         Sunday January 22, 2012       Press Check in: 12.00 noon

Where:                       Steinway Hall, 109 West 57th Street    NYC

For the first time in its ninety year history, legendary Steinway Hall will be used to record a CD. On Sunday January 22, Jazz great David Benoit will record all of the tracks for his new CD in Steinway Hall’s Rotunda. The piano Benoit has chosen to play is one that has previously housed at Avery Fisher Hall and was favored by classical heavyweights Emanuel Ax , Yefim Bronfman and Lang Lang.

Since 1977, David Benoit’s expansive career as a contemporary jazz pianist has included over 25 solo recordings. Among his ‘80s releases, This Side Up, Freedom at Midnight and the Grammy-nominated Every Step of the Way are considered influential genre classics. Among his other Grammy nominations are those for Best Instrumental Composition (for “Dad’s Room,” from 1999’s Professional Dreamer) and Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance (for the GRP All-Star Big Band). His prolific output also includes several prominent Charlie Brown related projects (Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years and the star-studded 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas), reflecting his lifelong passion for the music of original Peanuts composer Vince Guaraldi and solidifying his own role as Guaraldi’s musical heir.

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SIMPLE TIPS TO GET YOUR SUMMER PARTY STARTED

Memorial Day weekend marks the season of summer and all types of celebrations! Whether you’re planning a huge Father’s Day backyard get-together, a grandiose graduation bash, or a simple family dinner outdoors, planning the menu for your summer festivity can be very challenging.

Frito Lay Executive Chef Stephen Kalil will be sharing his favorite mouth-watering summer foods and tips to help your summer celebrations stand up to the heat.

Here are a few points Chef Stephen will be available to discuss:

Ø Tips for shopping and pre-event prep – How pre-planning can help lessen any unexpected stress

Ø Selecting the best menu to appeal to all of your guests – Make delicious dishes for even the pickiest eaters

Ø Best set up for your workspace – How setting up your workspace can lead to a quick clean up

Ø Simple Memorial Day cooking tips – How the pros make celebrating a cinch

Ø New Memorial Day recipes – Chef Stephen will share 3 new recipes inspired by *Frito Lay chips and flavors

If you would like your readers to submit cooking questions or challenges, Chef Stephen can answer

them live during your interview. Question needs to be submitted in advance.

*Product is also available for giveaways upon request.

About Chef Kalil:
Stephen Kalil is the Executive Research Chef at Frito-Lay’s Culinary Innovation Center. Stephen oversees a team of chefs and food scientists who apply culinary arts, science and technology together in a discipline known as “culinology” to translate hot trends in food into snacks and approaches them as a culinary experience. Chef Stephen is both a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) with the American Culinary Federation and a Certified Research Chef (CRC) with the Research Chefs Association, where he currently serves as president of the association.

He has been featured on the Food Network’s Unwrapped, is regularly featured in industry publications such as Culinology, Flavor and the Menu andPrepared Foods magazines. Although he ultimately found his creative outlet in the kitchen, Stephen also earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Berklee College of Music in Boston, and continues to play the piano and compose music at home, in Dallas, Texas.

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Season’s Greetings from Miami Beach. Holiday Spectacular! is heating up this year with sun, surf and sand from South Beach.

Experience the art deco delights of Miami Beach without leaving New York, alongside 75+ of the world’s top tech companies making a splash with a preview of this year’s hottest holiday gadgets.

The eclectic evening takes place Thursday, September 20th, from 6:00 – 9:00pm at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan.

But before you cruise up and down Ocean Drive.

Here is the list of companies that attended that we have press releases to share with those interested in those companies.  Please email me paul.sladkus@bogoodnewsbroadcast.com if you would like a copy of their press release.

• 3M
• Activision
• Audience
• Audyssey
• Belkin
• Blue Microphones
• Brookstone
• Brother
• Buffalo Technology
• Canon
• Carbonite
• Cobra
• Cricket
• CyberLink
• Cygnett
• D&M Holdings
• Dell
• DeLorme
• Discovery Bay Games
• D-Link
• Duracell Powermat
• Energizer
• Epson
• Evernote
• Fitbit
• Fujitsu
• Belkin
• Blue Microphones
• Brookstone
• Brother
• Buffalo Technology
• Canon
• Carbonite
• Cobra
• Cricket
• CyberLink
• Cygnett
• D&M Holdings
• Dell
• DeLorme
• Discovery Bay Games
• D-Link
• Duracell Powermat
• Energizer
• Epson
• Evernote
• Fitbit
• Fujitsu
• Belkin
• Blue Microphones
• Brookstone
• Brother
• Buffalo Technology
• Canon
• Carbonite
• Cobra
• Cricket
• CyberLink
• Cygnett
• D&M Holdings
• Dell
• DeLorme
• Discovery Bay Games
• D-Link
• Duracell Powermat
• Energizer
• Epson
• Evernote
• Fitbit
• Fujitsu
• General Imaging
• HeartMath
• HEX3
• HP
• iHealth
• Imation
• Kensington
• Kingston Technology
• Kobo
• Kyocera
• Lantronix
• LARK
• Lenovo
• Livescribe
• Logitech
• Lookout Mobile Security
• Looxcie
• magicJack
• Magnetyze by BuQu
• MetroPCS
• Motorola Mobility
• Mozilla
• Nest
• NetGear
• Nikon
• Paradigm
• Parallels
• Parrot
• PDP
• PENTAX RICHO IMAGING
• Performance Marketing Brands
• Philips
• Phorus
• Plantronics
• PlayOn
• PlayStation
• Qualcomm – Snapdragon
• Relive
• Roku
• Samsung CED
• Samsung EBD
• Samsung Mobile
• Samsung Techwin
• Seagate
• simple.tv
• simplehuman
• Sonos
• Sony Network Entertainment
• Speck
• Sprint
• SugarSync
• Switch Lighting
• Tagg-The Pet Tracker
• Targus
• Tech21
• Texas Instruments DLP
• THQ
• T-Mobile
• Toluna
• ViewSonic
• Voxx International
• VTech
• Western Digital
• zBoost by Wi-Ex

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Toy Experts Offer a Sneak Peek of the Hottest Toys of 2012 and
Helpful Tips to Make Holiday Shopping More Convenient than Ever

With the official start of the holiday shopping season only weeks away, Toys“R”Us is ready to unveil its 2012 Holiday Hot Toy List, THE definitive selection of toys sure to top kids’ wish lists this year.

Carefully selected after a comprehensive review process, items on the list are organized by age, from “Baby’s First Christmas” to “Big Kids,” and serve as a starting point to help parents, friends and family find the perfect present for any child.

Finding the time to shop for friends and family throughout the holiday season can be difficult, but this year, Toys“R”Us is making it even easier for gift givers to find and purchase the “must-haves” of the season. With programs like Hot Toy Reservation and Free Layaway, the company is helping to ease the stress of securing the playthings little ones hope to find under the tree on Christmas morning.

Here are examples of the hot toys for this Christmas categorized by age group:

• Baby’s First Christmas: PLAYSKOOL Rocktivity Sit, Crawl ‘n Stand Band from Hasbro®
• 13 months to 2 years: Cruise Groove Ballapalooza from Fisher-Price®
• 2 to 4 years: Doc McStuffins “Time For Your Check Up” doll from Just Play
• 5 to 7 years: Micro Chargers Time Track from Moose Toys
• 8 to 11 years: Air Hogs® R/C Deluxe Battle Tracker from Spin Master
• Big Kids: Technic Jet Plane from LEGO® Systems, Inc.

Adrienne O’Hara and Kerry Smith, Toy Experts

About Adrienne:

Adrienne grew up playing with toys, including Barbie dolls, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cabbage Patch Kids, Pound Puppies and Power Wheels – all of which are ingrained in today’s pop culture. Now, with a career at Toys“R”Us, she is lucky enough to relive her childhood daily, keeping her a “Toys“R”Us Kid” at heart. As a toy industry expert, Adrienne has participated in hundreds of radio and television interviews, providing parents with her unique insight about the hottest toys and helpful shopping tips.

About Kerry:

Kerry spent her childhood surrounded by classic favorites, including board games, Disney Princesses, Power Rangers and more. But, as the only sister in a family of six, it was all about construction, and her go-to plaything was her box of LEGO bricks. Working at Toys“R”Us is the perfect job, and has allowed Kerry to share the inside scoop on the season’s hottest toys and deals with audiences nationwide, while building her insights about the toy industry – just as she did her LEGO.

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NYC CENTRAL PARK BANDSHELL: SEPTEMBER 23 9AM-6PM. The Vigil for International Peace and Ecology. The Vigil for International Peace and Ecology is a transformational grassroots effort for past 11 years has dedicated to promulgate peace through music, art, poetry, dance and prayer. The purpose of this Vigil is to awaken humanity to harmony and peace through the power of intent and celebration. Our vision is to heal and bridge our lives and communities to achieve alignment and recognize the oneness in all. Throughout the day children’s choirs, artists, singers, World Peace Flag Ceremony and musicians will contribute to our program culminating with a grand finale by 6:00pm.
Celebrate with us; bring your family and friends to a fun day of interactive celebration. Kindly forward this information to all who might be interested. The organizers are: Rev. S. Bastarrica – Founding Organizer, James Cannings- Music Director. Gary Spolansky , S. Mazzarella – Stage Managers, Christ Van DerEssen Logistics Manager, VidSonDoz, Art Director Masters of Ceremonies: JOE FRANKLIN, JERSEY JIM SEREDA, INTERFAITH REVEREND PAUL SLADKUS. For information go to: vigils2012@gmail.com and website is: www.vigil4internationalpeace.org

Imagine – Lyrics by John Lennon

Imagine there’s no heaven
It’s easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today

Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people living life in peace

You, you may say
I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people sharing all the world

You, you may say
I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one
May Peace Prevail on Earth

LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH

(Jill Jackson / Mark Miller)

Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me.

Let there be peace on earth

The peace that was meant to be.

With God as our father

Brothers all are we.

Let me walk with my brother

In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me

Let this be the moment now.

With every step i take

Let this be my solemn vow.

To take each moment

And live each moment

With peace eternally.

Let ther be peace on earth,

And let it begin with me.

(child)

Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me.

Let there be peace on earth

The peace that was meant to be.

With god as our father

Brothers all are we.

Let me walk with my brother

In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me

Let this be the moment now.

With every step I take

Let this be my solemn vow.

To take each moment

And live each moment

In peace eternally.

Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me.

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Casey Tibbs faced a life-changing event when a motorcycle accident forced him to amputate his right leg. Tibbs was a multi-sport athlete growing up, so instead of letting this disability discourage him, he found rewarding competition in the Paralympic Games.

In 2004, Tibbs became the first American active-duty military member to compete in a Paralympic Games, and is now a two-time gold medalist in the men’s 4 x 100-meter relay.

Now Tibbs has set his sights on the 2012 Olympics and partnership with Kellogg’s Olympic campaign. Tibbs follows his nutrition closely and believes that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Kellogg’s has been helping people start their days right for more than 100 years, so it makes sense that they are celebrating the start. Tibbs will be one of eight Olympic hopefuls making up Team Kelloggs / www.facebook.com/Kelloggs.

You can find out more information about Casey by viewing his “start story” video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_LJgQSw1uE

CASEY TIBBS- Team Kellogg’s – http://www.kelloggs.com/teamusa/#/teamusa/athletes/casey-tibbs.html

SPORT
Track and Field
HOMETOWN
Austin, Texas
CURRENTLY RESIDES
San Antonio, Texas

Tibbs was a multi-sport athlete growing up, and when he lost his right leg below the knee as the result of a motorcycle accident, he saw no reason to stop competing and went on to win multiple Paralympic medals, including two golds. As a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy training to qualify for his third Paralympic Games, Tibbs and wife Robyn together focus on raising their three children, a 4-year-old son, Taylor, an 18-month-old daughter, Reagan and a 2-month old son, Trent.

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
• Made history by becoming the first American active-duty military member to compete in a Paralympic Games (2004)
• First amputee to be an Air Crewman through the U.S. Navy Aircrew School
• Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games: gold medal in men’s 4 x 100-meter relay (T42/T46); bronze medal, (F42/F44) long jump
• Athens 2004 Paralympic Games: gold medal in men’s 4X100-meter relay; silver medal in the pentathlon
• ESPN ESPY Award winner – “Best Male Athlete with a Disability” (2007)

TIBB’S APPROACH TO NUTRITION
• Nutrition is essential to Tibbs’ success, and he believes breakfast is the most important meal. “As an athlete, you’ve got to have a good breakfast,” he says. He lives a very healthy lifestyle, drinks lots of water and watches his calories.
• A few of Tibbs’ favorite Kellogg’s® products include Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® and Mini-Wheats® cereals.

OFF THE FIELD
• When assigned to the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Tibbs worked with the “Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program,” administering fitness programs for members of the military who have been injured while on active duty.
• As an amputee, Casey relates well to patients and serves as a mentor during the rehabilitation process.

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The Coming of Times 2012: Messages from the Elders

Two Day Earth Day Forum Apr 21-22, NYC

Evening Event Apr 23, NYC

We are going to have the greatest opportunity to meet with our Native Elders, First People’s of the Earth, to listen to their important Messages and participate in their Sacred Ceremonies. Each person will get out of the event with a sense of a new direction and to learn more about this special time in the history of Mother Earth. Together we are awakening Humanity’s consciousness for a better Planet. Come be with us. We are all One. It is time to come together now.

To Register and buy advance tickets, go to Website: www.PlanetHeart.org

This is Planet Heart’s 6th Annual World Peace Earth Day Event that is honoring the Elders and this will be a very special and informative two-day Earth Day Forum with:

~ Sacred Ceremonies

~ Sacred Drumming

~ PanEuRhythmy Sacred Dance Meditation with live violinists (http://www.paneurhythmy.us)

~Live Music and Performances

including Red Storm (http://redstormdrum.com/)

~ “13 Grandmothers” Film For the Next 7 Generations (showing Sat Apr 21)

~ Delicious Organic Vegetarian Food available

~ Picnic in the Park (potluck – bring something to share if you want)

TIMES of EARTH DAY 2012 EARTH DAY EVENT:

Saturday, April 21st: 11am to 9pm (Doors open 10am)
Sunday, April 22nd: 3pm-10pm (Doors open 2pm)
at 4 West 43rd Street, 1st floor Ballroom (between 5th & 6th Ave)

9am to 1pm, Sun. April 22nd
at *Cherry Hill, Central Park (free)

Mid-Park at 72nd Street west of Bethesda Fountain

PanEuRhythmy starts at 10am prompt

Water Blessing and Potluck Picnic to follow

Location in Central Park: http://www.paneurhythmy.us/NYC_Paneurhythmy_Central_Park.shtml
Also: Mon April 23: Evening Event – 500 Years of Silence: The Elders Speak – 7-9:45pm at the META Center 214 W. 29th Street, 16th Floor

Admission: Sat Apr 21 & Sun Apr 22 (each day) $30 paid in advance; $35 at the door [Cash payment at the door only]

Sat Apr 23: $20 paid in advance; $25 at the door [Cash payment at the door only]

To Register and buy advance tickets, go to Website: www.PlanetHeart.org

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Thinking of throwing an Easter bash or spring celebration this year? Maybe it’s time to freshen up your entertainment ideas in order to throw a fabulous affair! Food and lifestyle expert Ceci Carmichael has creative tips to help get your home ready for the season. From preparing the feast to decorating Easter Eggs, even what treats to include in the bunny baskets, she’ll tell you how to whip up a winning celebration the whole family will enjoy.

Ceci will share with your viewers:
• Quick tips on how to reduce stress while planning a great party
• Fresh and delicious meal ideas
• Easter Egg decorating techniques that are festive and fun
• The best treats for your Easter Baskets
Ceci Carmichael offers quick cooking ideas on Good Food Fast with Family Circle. She’s also hosted several television shows including Simplify Your Life on the Fine Living Network and Family Circle and Calling All Cooks on the Food Network.
As a certified chef who trained at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, she specializes in finding quick and easy ways to cook up delicious meals the whole family can enjoy. One of her habits includes barbecuing in winter, preferably, in a foot of snow. She cites Lucille Ball and Julia Child as her childhood heroes. Her other interests include horseback riding, skiing, marathon running, scuba diving, Tennis and Kayaking.
She lives outside of New York City with her husband and 2 children.
This interview is produced for Hormel Foods and Amana

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