LONDON–News–One of the highlights of the weekend was the tribute paid to Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie, widely recognised as the worlds greatest ever distance runner. He was presented with a commemorative plaque on the finish line to mark his incredible career achievements by Foster as the Red Arrows flew over in a special salute to...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–News–As the racing season winds toward Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Hilton Hotels & Resorts today celebrated its sponsorship with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula One team by unveiling a programme of marketing activities that includes the first-ever live 3D screening of a Grand Prix event. The action begins October 3, 2010,...
LONDON–News–The World’s greatest ever distance runner on a fantastic day for Ethiopia with Berhane Adere scoring a second Bupa Great North Run success, saw the superstar destroy the opposition with a rock solid victory on the half marathon trek from Newcastle to South Shields. Gebrselassie after a fast start which ignited even more when...
WASHINGTON–News–Partnership with the Maryland and Virginia State Parks, American Hiking Society and The National Park Trust, encourages families to get outdoors and enjoy state parks in support of First Lady Michelle
MADISON, N.C.–News–Remington Arms Company (“Remington”) and its parent, Freedom Group, Inc. (“FGI”), announced today that their Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Theodore (Ted) Torbeck as their Chief Executive Officer and director for both entities, effective September 24th. Ted joined Remington as its Chief Operating Officer in February, 2008, and was promoted...
LARAMIE, Wyo.–News–Firehole Technologies, Inc. (www.firehole.com), a leader in the development of analysis software for composite materials, announced today that Red Bull Racing (www.redbullracing.com) has chosen their Helius:MCT software package and selected Firehole for participation in their technology development program. Red Bull Racing will use Helius:MCT for computer-aided design and engineering of advanced composite materials...
WASHINGTON–News–The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will partner with Richmond International Raceway for the upcoming NASCAR doubleheader titled, the “Post-9/11 GI Bill NASCAR Weekend at Richmond,” culminating with the Sept. 11 Air Guard 400 Sprint Cup series race. “We want Veterans to be in the driver’s seat when it comes to taking advantage of...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.–News–Texas Pete is going on a tailgate tour across the country to capture the Flavor of Football in video segments that will air on FSN Gridiron LIVE,TexasPeteTailgate.com and youtube.com/texaspete.
SAN FRANCISCO–News–Bank of the West and the Pacific-10 Conference today announced that Bank of the West is the “Official Bank of the Pac-10.” “Bank of the West and the Pac-10 Conference share a commitment to excellence and rich histories deeply rooted in the Western United States,” said Michael Shepherd, Chairman and CEO of Bank...