Hotrods in 360 Video: EyeSee360 Announces Collaboration with Discovery?s Velocity Network “Mecum Auction: Muscle Cars & More” TV Series

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PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

Gentlemen, start your engines? Today, EyeSee 360, the leader in one-shot 360 degree video and panoramic imaging, is proud to announce a special collaboration with Discovery’s Velocity Network to live stream the 2012 “Mecum Auction: Muscle Cars & More” TV Series in 360 video. For the first time ever, auto enthusiasts will be able to watch in 360 degrees as Dana ?The Dealmaker? Mecum auctions his selection of automobiles headlined by 1967 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro, 1963 Corvette ZO6 and a fully restored 1968 L88 Convertible.

“Capturing this event allows us to further take 360 degree video to television and broadcasting, reinforcing our goal to bring 360 video into the mainstream market. Our technology enhances the traditional video experience, allowing every viewer to choose his/her own perspective,? said Tim O?Neil, CEO of EyeSee360. The four day event will be broadcasted live on velocity.discovery.com.

During the 360 degree live stream event, fans will be able to access a 360 degree camera that provides a panoramic look at Mecum?s 25th Anniversary Auction. The technology allows for millions of viewers to interact with the same live video from a perspective of their choice by dragging the camera right, left, or up and down in a 360 degree circle to watch their favorite cars cross the auction block.

Viewers can watch the 360 degree live stream broadcast May 16-19, 2012 at: http://velocity.discovery.com/videos/. The full 360 degree video live stream schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, May 16: 2:00 ?10:00 PM (ET/PT)

Thursday, May 17: 2:00 ? 10:00 PM (ET/PT)

Friday, May 18: 2:00 ? 10:00 PM (ET/PT)

Saturday, May 19: 12:00 ? 8:00 PM (ET/PT)

EyeSee360?s 360 degree video technology was originally designed for the military and the aviation industry however, EyeSee360 has expanded that footprint making 360 degree video available in the consumer space with products like the GoPano plus and the GoPano micro. In 2011, EyeSee360 launched the first ever 360 degree video sharing website, http://www.gopano.com, and in less than a year users have shared and uploaded nearly 10,000 videos.

EyeSee360 has also developed 360 degree technology services for the broadcasting and television market and recently, a leading smart TV manufacturer has shown interest in embedding the GoPano 360 degree video technology in their televisions.

?Using GoPano technology, users can create a next generation video experience. Using GoPano lens attachments like the GoPano plus, GoPano micro or custom GoPano lenses, users share not only a video but an immersive experience,” said O?Neil.

For more information about EyeSee360?s technology or to buy GoPano products, visit http://www.gopano.com.

About EyeSee360

Founded in 1999 as an offshoot of Carnegie Mellon University, EyeSee360 is the technology leader in one-shot panoramic imaging for both still and video photography. EyeSee360 has applied decades of research in robotic vision, image rendering, and software interface expertise to the challenge of creating interactive panoramic still images, prerecorded and live 360 degree video. Widening the angle of iPhone video, EyeSee360?s GoPano micro brings panoramic video to the masses, changing how 360 video will change the world. To learn more about EyeSee360 and the GoPano micro, visit http://www.gopano.com.

About Velocity

Velocity, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), is the upscale men?s cable network that provides high-octane programming for its viewers. Velocity programming is diverse, intelligent and engaging, with series and specials representing the best of the automotive, sports and leisure, adventure and travel genres. Formerly HD Theater, the fully HD network is available in approximately 40 million homes. For more information on Velocity, please visit Velocity.tv, on Facebook at facebook.com/VelocityTV or on Twitter @VelocityTV1

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in 210 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 142worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as U.S. joint venture networksOWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network.Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit http://www.discoverycommunications.com.

About Mecum Auctions

The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 25 years, now offering more than 10,000 vehicles per year. Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car, classic motorcycle, vintage wooden boat and road art sales. Auctions are held throughout the United States and broadcast live on Discovery?s Velocity Network. For additional information, visit http://www.mecum.com or call 262.275.5050 visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/mecumauction or on Twitter @mecum.

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CURE International Appoints Dale Eugene Brantner as New Chief Executive Officer

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Lemoyne, PA (PRWEB) May 16, 2012

The Board of Directors of CURE International announced today that they have unanimously chosen Dale Eugene Brantner as President and CEO of the organization. Mr. Brantner assumes this role from Dr. Scott Harrison, who was President and CEO of the organization since it was founded in 1996.

Mr. Brantner was appointed President of CURE in November 2011 and since 2006 had served as the Senior Vice President of Development and Spiritual Ministries. He brings a wealth of experience to his role as President and CEO of CURE, as well as a passion for sharing the Gospel and serving the poor. Mr. Brantner has significant international professional and pastoral experience and has lived in Africa and the Middle East. He served as department head of biblical studies, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew and then president of Theological College of Zimbabwe from 1996 to 2002. His work has also taken him to Israel and the West Bank, where he studied archaeology and the culture of the ancient Near East for three years.

Prior to joining CURE, Mr. Brantner was an associate pastor at West Shore Evangelical Free Church in Mechanicsburg, Pa. He also served as adjunct faculty member of biblical studies at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa. Mr. Brantner has a M.A. from the Evangelical School of Theology and a B.A. from Messiah College. He has done both undergraduate and graduate work in Israel as well as Ph.D. work at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

?We are fortunate to have someone of Mr. Brantner ?s caliber to lead CURE into the future. His giftedness as a leader and his deep understanding of international and cross-cultural issues are significant assets to the organization,? said Jerry Tubergen, chairman of the CURE Board. ?The Board unanimously concluded that he is the right person to continue CURE?s legacy of providing medical and spiritual healing to disabled children throughout the developing world.?

?I enthusiastically support the Board?s decision to name Mr. Brantner as CEO. He shares a firm commitment to upholding CURE?s mission to ?Heal the Sick and Proclaim the Kingdom of God?,? said Dr. Harrison. ?I am fully confident that under Mr. Brantner?s leadership, many more lives will be impacted by the medical and spiritual care that CURE delivers to children and families who are burdened with curable disabilities.?

Mr. Brantner?s vision for the future is to fully maximize the potential for medical and spiritual ministry built upon the foundation created by Dr. Harrison and his wife, Sally. ?I am humbled and deeply honored that the CURE Board would entrust me with carrying on the vision of CURE. It is a privilege to serve alongside my colleagues around the world who work tirelessly to transform the lives and hearts of God?s precious children.?

About CURE

CURE was founded by Dr. Scott and Sally Harrison as a result of the enormous need for medical and spiritual care they witnessed in their travels to developing nations. Since opening its first hospital in 1998 in Kenya, CURE has focused on providing first-world quality care to children who suffer from physical conditions that can be corrected or alleviated through medical and surgical intervention. The organization?s teaching hospitals and pediatric specialty programs operate in 25 countries. CURE is the largest provider of pediatric surgical care in the developing world. To date, the organization has seen more than 1.6 million patients, performed more than 128,000 surgeries, witnessed over 122,000 expressions of faith and trained more than 5,200 national medical professionals.







Where?s hot, where?s not ? Simpson Millar reveals the holiday illness hotspots

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Manchester, United Kingdom (PRWEB UK) 13 May 2012

Britons planning to jet off abroad on their summer holidays should be aware of the parts of the world where they?re more likely to get ill ? and take sensible precautions when travelling to high risk areas.

The infographic reveals that the top holiday destination for a holiday travel bug is Egypt, with illness in Turkey, or Thailand also being a health hotspot for holidaymakers falling ill with the food poisoning bug salmonella. While Spain, Turkey and Pakistan are the worst countries for cases of the water-borne infection cryptosporidium, linked to poor hygiene in swimming pools. Food poisoning bug campylobacter is most likely to strike those holidaying in India, Spain and Turkey, say Simpson Millar?s holiday claims experts.

Nick Harris, head of international travel law at Simpson Millar, which has represented thousands of holidaymakers who have fallen ill while abroad, says: ?It pays to do a little research before you go abroad and it?s useful to know that there are certain countries and parts of the world where the risks are greater when it comes to getting ill. We hope this infographic to the world?s gastrointestinal illness high risk areas will be of some help to people.”

Nick Harris also comments: ?Of course, we?re not suggesting people shouldn?t go to these places. But there are some sensible precautions you can take and some simple dos and don?ts which you can follow to reduce the risk of getting ill if you do travel to high risk countries. Our key advice relates to food as this is the main source of gastrointestinal illnesses such as salmonella. It?s important to avoid food which hasn?t been cooked properly or served in a hygienic way. Stick to food which is piping hot and also take care with hand and food hygiene.?

That?s the advice from Manchester-based travel law specialists Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors which has compiled a useful infographic on the world?s tummy trouble hotspots.

The full guide and holiday illness hotspots infographic are available on our website. It also reveals the areas of the world where people are most likely to fall ill. Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East and South Asia are the high risk zones where there?s a 20% chance of getting struck down with diarrhoea while on holiday. Areas where there?s an intermediate (8-20% risk) include Southern Europe and Northern Asia. Northern Europe, North America, Japan and Australia and New Zealand are the places where holidaymakers are least likely to fall ill.

Salmonella remains the biggest cause of illness among Briton?s travelling abroad, accounting for 50% of holiday illness cases. Campylobacter is the second most common reason for tourists to fall ill, with one in four cases attributed to the bacteria.

Holidaymakers who think they may have been a victim of food poisoning or any other illness whilst on a package holiday abroad which was believed to be caused by negligence on the part of their tour operator or accommodation provider should contact Simpson Millar?s Travel Law Team on 0808 145 1353 today to find out if they can help you.

Simpson Millar LLP is a national law firm with 10 offices throughout England and Wales. We have been established for over 150 years and are accredited with quality standards such as Investors in People, Lexcel and Diversity in Business. Our Holiday Claims team have over 30 years combined experience in the travel industry and have helped many clients claim compensation for ruined holidays abroad.







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Travelers Heading to Miami for Volvo Ocean Race Miami Book Accommodations Through Vacation Rental Web Directory

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(PRWEB) May 11, 2012

The Volvo Ocean Race Miami: Beyond Water, which began May 6 and runs through May 20 is an extreme global sailing race, widely known as the ‘Everest of Sailing.’ All six teams are estimated to arrive into Downtown Miami in 90 days. Visitors to Miami for the large-scale, 14-day event in Bicentennial Park are booking private vacation rental condos and homes in Miami and surrounding areas through Vacation Rental Web Directory.

Spanning more than 27 acres overlooking the Bay in Downtown Miami, visitors and the local South Florida community will experience a place to “Sea and be Seen” with an international and interactive race village to showcase cultural arts, music entertainment, food, and more. It is open and free to the public.

The global sailing race kicked off from Alicante, Spain on November 5th, and will conclude in Galway, Ireland, in July 2012.

At a time when many travelers are looking to save money, and demand for Miami vacation condos and home rentals is entering its peak season, more and more visitors are booking their accommodations online through VRWD.com. Private property owners from Miami to Fort Lauderdale areas are making their vacation homes available to visitors in increasing numbers.

VRWD.com offers a comprehensive listing of vacation rental homes by providing a single gateway for people planning their South Florida vacations, with a variety of available condos, villas, townhomes and estate homes to choose from.

Among the perks of staying in a Miami vacation rental condo or home is the added privacy that is not achievable in a hotel stay, as well as other perks including a full kitchen and laundry room, and all the comforts of a home that makes traveling easier and more enjoyable.

?Vacation Rental Web Directory has grown rapidly, as more and more property owners and travelers become familiar with this opportunity to connect for their mutual benefit,? Romano said.

?Miami vacation rental homes, condos, chalets, cottages, and apartments are increasing in popularity every year, and we provide a conduit for property owners and travelers to connect.?

Many visitors traveling to the Miami area for the film festival plan to stay the weekend or the week to enjoy the area?s beaches and other attractions. By booking a vacation home rental in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, vacationers can stay and enjoy the Florida sun and surf much more affordably ? and with more amenities ? than a hotel can offer.

About Vacation Rentals Web Directory – VRWD.com

Vacation Rentals Web Directory (VRWD.com) is the world’s first and only marketplace that reviews and rates vacation rental websites and vacation home listings from around the world.

The VRWD.com human-edited directory provides a single gateway for everyone involved in vacation rentals: Visitors can find trusted vacation rental members for free, while vacation rental owners and publishers can become trusted members and receive great Internet exposure for a small fee.

VRWD.com is committed to quality and reviews every submitted listing before approval. The site only lists vacation rental-related Web sites. The directory is entirely free to use and is paid by featured and premium members.

VRWD.com is led by an experienced team of vacation rental experts who are dedicated to making vacation rentals a more consolidated and trusted marketplace. For more information, visit VRWD.com.

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Babor, Clarins and Universal Companies Are Gold Sponsors of 2012 Global Spa & Wellness Summit

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New York, NY (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) today announced that global spa-beauty leaders, Babor and Clarins, and top spa supplier, Universal Companies, will be Gold Sponsors of the Summit being held in Aspen, Colorado, in collaboration with the world-renowned Aspen Institute, from June 3-6. Each of the three companies has committed to a high-level of Summit sponsorship for multiple years, and their ongoing support makes the unique educational programming and social networking events possible.

The GSWS also announced the lineup of 2012 Silver Sponsors, which include spa design-engineering leaders Barr + Wray and Dornbracht; spa management-software pioneers SpaBooker, SpaSoft and TAC; Nordic wellness brand, LivNordic; and spa product innovator, THALGO.

?Each year we find that it?s the most forward-thinking companies that step up to support the Summit. And every one of our 2012 Gold and Silver Sponsors are true innovators,? said Peter Ellis, Chairman of the Board of the GSWS. ?This year, ?innovation? is squarely on the agenda, and we can thank these companies for the schedule of rich, imaginative programming that delegates will experience firsthand – and that will also be made available to the global spa/wellness industry at large.?

About the Gold Sponsors:

Babor: Germany-based Babor is a pioneer of professional skincare, combining innovative scientific knowledge and the finest natural ingredients. The company?s research cooperation with Germany?s leading universities, combined with the use of private laboratories and careful manufacturing on the company’s premises, guarantee products of outstanding performance. Babor products are available in fine spas, salons and medical centers in more than 60 countries worldwide. The company has been a top-level supporter of the GSWS for two years, and sponsors the welcome cocktail reception at the St. Regis Aspen Resort on Sunday, June 3. Visit: http://www.babor.com

Clarins: The Clarins story began 50 years ago in a Beauty Institute created by Jacques Courtin Clarins in Paris. By listening every day to women and men around the world, Clarins was, and is, able to meet all of their beauty needs. This ongoing communication to develop application techniques and effective products has earned them their position as a global leader in the premium skin care market. Clarins was also a high-level sponsor of the GSWS in 2010, and this year presents the ?Innovation Day Table Topic Luncheon? on Monday, June 4. Visit: http://www.clarins.com.

Universal Companies: For 30 years Universal Companies has been a leading single-source supplier to 30,000+ spa professionals in 47 countries, providing thousands of products to help them manage and grow their businesses – whether the largest spa or an independent practitioner. Located in Abingdon, Virginia, they distribute furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies, and spa apparel internationally. The company also offers professional skin and body products, retail products, and merchandising tools, while providing spas with innovative consulting resources, educational materials and training options. A Summit sponsor for two years, they will provide the daily Internet Caf

Ingersoll Rand Mobilizes to Impact Local Communities

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Swords, Ireland (PRWEB) May 03, 2012

Ingersoll Rand addressed global challenges with local action as thousands of Ingersoll Rand employees worldwide participated in Earth Day activities April 16-27.

The events and workshops for employees, customers and the community demonstrate how collaboration can improve the environment for everyone. Participants learned how to use energy more efficiently, reduce waste, improve their carbon footprint and green the environment. Specific events included:


Kansas City: Employees received free vehicle tire pressure checks to ensure optimal fuel efficiency; a shredding truck was also on site to shred and recycle office and home papers; and associates learned about rain barrels and composting from local organizations.

Hong Kong: Employees traveled to an organic farm where they learned about the health benefits of eating organically. They also had the opportunity to help with farm work, such as plowing and planting seeds.

Clarksville, Tenn: Back by popular demand, an e-waste recycling event collected thousands of pounds of electronic waste from employees. The items ? such as computers and televisions ? were properly recycled and kept out of the local landfill.

Ingersoll Rand employees make personal choices to improve the environment throughout the year, such as carpooling to work, installing energy-efficient home cooling and heating systems, choosing energy-saving light bulbs, and more. Earth Day events give everyone a chance to get even more involved and create a world of sustainable progress and ensure enduring results that provide growth for the company and value for its customers.

All of these efforts support the Earth Day Network?s 2012 campaign ?Mobilize the Earth.?

More information on Earth Day 2012 and the achievements of local events organized by Ingersoll Rand are available at cees.ingersollrand.com.

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Steven Page Takes the Stage at Deerhurst Resort Easter Weekend

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Muskoka, ON (PRWEB) March 28, 2012

Muskoka?s Deerhurst Resort will host the multi-talented Steven Page as part of the latest concert event at this landmark Ontario hotel on Easter weekend.

Page?s big voice, bright sense of humour and engaging personality are the centerpiece of Music & The Masters so dubbed because he?s also appearing at Deerhurst on the biggest weekend in international golf.

The iconic Canadian singer-songwriter- guitarist will perform tunes from his latest EP, ?A Different Kind of Solitude?, which was released in January, as well as from his solo album ?Page One? which features both hook-happy cuts like ?New Shore? and ?Indecision,? as well as richly layered, melodic showcases like ?Clifton Springs?, named tongue-in-cheek after a rest stop on the road between Page?s central New York and Toronto homes.

Of course, the show?s numbers will also feature favourites from the Barenaked Ladies songbook, the band where Page was a co-founder, creative force and front man for nearly 20 years.

In addition to Page?s clever and catchy show in the hotel?s new Legacy Hall, Deerhurst?s Music & The Masters Ontario weekend getaway will feature an indoor Golf Zone with Masters viewing on the big screen, hitting stations, putting green, a golf simulator and lots of equipment and gear from Titleist, TaylorMade, Calloway, Adams and US Kids.

One- and two night Deerhurst Music & The Masters getaway packages at this landmark Muskoka resort also include a three-course, pre-concert dinner and start at $ 229 per night between April 6 to 8, based on double occupancy. All package guests will also be entered to with a NHL

The Adirondacks’ Wilmington Whiteface Bike Fest Slated for June 14-17

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Wilmington, Adirondacks, NY (PRWEB) March 26, 2012

With a mix of uphill, downhill, serious competition and family fun, the Annual Wilmington Whiteface Bike Fest is set for June 14-17, 2012.

The weekend’s free family-friendly events begin with “Fun not Fear” mountain bike instruction for beginners at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14.

On Friday, spectators will enjoy incredible stunts, jumps and tricks at the Kyle Ebbett and Friends Jump Jam and Trials exhibition at the Wilmington Bike Park from 6:00-8:00 p.m., followed by the much-anticipated welcome party at Steinhoff’s Sportsman’s Inn, featuring live entertainment, a raffle, prizes and the 2nd Annual “Best Calves of Wilmington” contest.

At 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, a parade of costumed riders and decorated bikes will participate in the “Brainless not Chainless Gravity Ride” from Santa’s Workshop downhill to Lake Everest in Wilmington, where the BikeFest Beach Party begins at 5:00 p.m. with music, vendors, a pro rider exhibition, family games, and awards for the Gravity Rides best costume and best decorated bike!

In addition to the many free family-oriented events, the weekend also includes three sanctioned competitions.

Saturday, June 16 features the 11th Annual Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike Race beginning at 8:00 a.m. The race is part of the BUMPS (Bike Up the Mountain Point) series that comprises ten races on mountains of the Northeast, on courses of varying lengths and pitches.

The Uphill Bike Race will be followed by the Whiteface downhill dual slalom races, which begin at noon.

Sunday’s action includes the Pro GRT Whiteface 7th Annual 5k Down Hill. This event is expected to draw approximately 200 professional and amateur racers.

And the 2nd Annual Wilmington/Whiteface 100k Race takes place with a shotgun start at 7:00 a.m. The 100k race is a qualifier for the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race.

For mountain bikers who like high elevation racing on the most rugged of terrain, the Leadville Trail 100 is the holy grail. As one of the most well-known mountain bike races, getting into the Leadville Trail 100 has always been difficult. One way to get in is by racing in one of the six 2012 LT100 Qualifiers across the country, each offering 100 total qualifying starting positions.

The race will start and finish at Whiteface Mountain, home of the 1980 Olympic alpine competitions, and weave its way through jeep roads, back country tails, Jay and Saddleback mountains and through the towns of Wilmington, Jay, Lewis, Elizabethtown and Keene before a grueling 2,501-feet climb awaits the racers at Whiteface ahead of the finish line.

“There’s something there for everyone,” said the LT 100 qualifying series technical director David Weins, a six-time LT 100 champion. “From single track, rugged back country roads, gravel and dirt roads, not to mention the climbs and descents, this course is going to offer a significant challenge. Perhaps similar to the LT 100 itself.”

“Wilmington and Whiteface Mountain comprise a mecca for outdoor recreation, from skiing and riding to world class fly fishing and cycling,” said Randy Preston, Supervisor of the Town of Wilmington. “Together, the Bike Fest events serve to highlight some of the greatest road and mountain bike terrain in the Adirondacks.”

For more information about the weekend’s events visit http://www.whitefaceregion.com. To register, contact the Whiteface Region Business & Tourism Center at 518.946.2255 or email info(at)whitefaceregion(dot)com.

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