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James was born May 2, 1987 in Baltimore County and lives in Hagerstown, Maryland. His parents, Gayle and Jay, reside in Hagerstown. He has numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. His grandparents live in Hagerstown.

He attended Paramount and Eastern Elementary Schools, and St. James School. He presently is a student at Trinity Pawling School in Pawling, New York. He plans to further his studies in Engineering and Business.

When not busy with school or scouts, James played soccer in the Hagerstown Area Youth Soccer League and baseball at Federal Little League. He currently plays Varsity Football and Lacrosse, and is also a member of the Outdoor Club at school. He has been an assistant counselor with the Police Athletic League’s summer program and done volunteer work at the Hager House. He also enjoys snowboarding and music.

James began his association with scouting as a Bobcat Cub Scout in 1994, Wolf in 1995, Bear in 1996, Webelos in 1997 and the Order of Light in 1998, becoming a Boy Scout in 1999 and is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow, Guneukitchik Lodge 317, having his Ordeal in 2002. He has held a number of positions in Troop 10, including Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. He has attended various Camporees and spent much time at Camp Sinoquipe and Broad Creek Scout camps He considers his experience at Philmont Scout Ranch in 2003 to be the highlight of his life.

For his Eagle Project, James designed and led the construction of a concrete sidewalk for the Hagerstown Day Nursery. This pavement provides the children and staff paved access to the outside toy storage from the play area. James is grateful to those who assisted and contributed to this worthy endeavor.

For his achievement Eagle Waltersdorf also received recognitions from numerous individuals, including:

The White House- President and Mrs. George W. Bush

Vice President Dick Cheney

U.S. Senate Majority Leader William H. Frist

U.S. Senator Harry Reid

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski

U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes

U.S. Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert

U.S. Congressman Roscoe G. Bartlett

Flag flown over U.S. Capitol

U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer

Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich,Jr.

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Hollywood, Fla. (PRWEB) January 6, 2010

A celebrated American tradition gets infused with a little rock and roll, South Florida-style, during Super Bowl week, February 1 ? 7, as Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino gets the football party started with a variety of star-studded events.

To ensure everyone has a chance to be a winner that week, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will be giving away Mazda Miatas in its ?Car a Day Giveaway,? every day at 9 p.m. February 1 – 5 and at 5 p.m. on February 6 – 7. Swipe your Seminole Player?s Club Card to earn entries, daily, into the ?Car a Day Giveaway? drawings.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ? Hollywood will offer media the rock star treatment Super Bowl week with a media hospitality room complete with wireless internet, television, an interview area, refreshments, a lounge and information on all ?Rock the Game? events. All credentialed media are welcome in the Seminole Hard Rock?s media hospitality room, open daily from noon ? 2 a.m.

The YES Network will be broadcasting live all week from Paradise Live interviewing celebrity guests and getting the crowd ready to rock and roll for game day. In addition, FOX Sports Radio will broadcast ?round the clock poolside from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and hosting live interviews with football?s biggest stars.

For information on all of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ? Hollywood?s Rock the Game festivities, please visit http://www.rockthegame.com.

Events schedule is as follows:

Monday, February 1 at 7 p.m. Paradise Live ? Media Party Featuring ?Thriller – A Tribute to Michael Jackson?

Kick-off Super Bowl XLIV festivities in style with a Media V.I.P event at 7 p.m. This special event will treat media to a showing of ?Thriller ? A Tribute to Michael Jackson,? a new Paradise Live show to run January 15 ? February 28.

Tuesday, February 2 at 6 p.m. Celebrity Golf Challenge Dinner, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Join the Baltimore Ravens? Ed Reed, Washington Redskins? Santana Moss, New York Giants? Sinorice Moss and Indianapolis Colts? Reggie Wayne for the Celebrity Golf Challenge meet and greet cocktail party to benefit the Ed Reed Foundation and the Moss Brothers Foundation. The dinner will feature a red carpet, live entertainment and appearances by dozens of NFL greats past and present. For more information and tickets, please contact Dan Saffron, AIM Sport Services, 410-818-8022.

Tuesday, February 2 at 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live ? B.B. King & Buddy Guy Concert

Blues legends B.B. King and Buddy Guy are set to belt it out at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Monday, February 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $ 90, $ 75, $ 60 & $ 45*; all seats are reserved and available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, open Monday ? Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and on Sunday ? only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors open one-hour prior to show start time. *Additional fees may apply.

Wednesday, February 3 at 11 a.m. Lingerie Bowl VII Worldwide Media Day at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

This annual media day attracts media coverage from all over the world including BBC, Telemundo, ESPN, Associated Press, Fox News Channel and more. Interact with the four Lingerie Football League teams of models in uniform who are appearing for interviews and a football exhibition. For the first time, this event will be open and free to the public. More information is available at http://www.lflus.com or by contacting Chad Fabrikant at chad (at) carmapr (dot) com.

Thursday, February 4 at 6 p.m. Lingerie Football League Conference Playoff Games – aka ?Football After Dark? at Hard Rock Live

The Lingerie Football League’s top two teams from each conference meet on this epic night of playoff football with America’s most beautiful and athletic women. ?Football After Dark? will include an incredible atmosphere of Las Vegas meets sports. Fans will start the party early with the Lingerie Football League Tailgate Village festivities, which will include beer gardens, BBQ, a video gaming lounge, VIP lounge, DJs, live music, football challenges and player meet and greets. Private VIP cabanas are available. Tailgate Village opens at 6 p.m.; event doors open at 7 p.m. and the Western conference playoff begins at 8 p.m. Tickets cost from $ 40 to $ 5,000 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. *Additional fees may apply.

Thursday, February 4 at 1 p.m. Red Bull Pool Party at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Join NFL Stars Reggie Bush and Devon Hester along with many celebrity guests for the hottest pool party in South Florida Super Bowl week. The invitation-only pool party will feature a runway fashion show by DASH and Mychael Knight over the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel pool, a DJ spinoff, a special appearance by T-Pain and a performance by the break dance authorities, ?Super Crew.? There will be a celebrity red carpet arrival poolside and media is invited to attend. For more information, please contact Ivan Hernandez at 786-512-8999.

Thursday, February 4 at 7 p.m. ?Miami Rice? Jerry Rice Celebrity Gala at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Join NFL Legend Jerry Rice along with celebrities and other NFL greats for an evening of dinner and live entertainment to benefit the Buoniconti Fund. Guests of Jerry Rice expected to attend include Joe Montana, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Brent Jones, Roger Craig, Troy Aikman, Steve Young and many more. There will be a red carpet prior to the event. For ticket or more information, please contact Ian Grutman at 305-534-7101.

Thursday, February 4 at 10 p.m. Jamie Foxx Party at Passion Nightclub

Academy Award-winning actor and comedian/musician Jamie Foxx will host what?s sure to be a star-studded party at Passion Nightclub. His party has become a Super Bowl week staple and this year?s event will mix a little Hollywood pizzazz with Hard Rock style. There will be a red carpet prior to the event in front of Passion Nightclub. For more information please visit http://www.passionnightclub.com or call 954-321-3443.

Friday, February 5 at 9 p.m., Hard Rock International?s ?Rock ?N Soul? Party with Drew Rosenhaus at Hard Rock Live Presented by Hard Rock International and WQAM Sports Radio

Join super sports agent Drew Rosenhaus and his roster of NFL players including Tommie Harris, Plaxico Burress, Chad Ocho Cinco (Johnson), Willis McGahee, Santana Moss, Terrell Owens, Kellen Winslow Jr, Jeremy Shockey, Zach Thomas, Frank Gore, DeSean Jackson and Lance Briggs to get the Friday night party in gear. Expect a performance by a music headliner and celebrities galore. Past party attendees have included Cuba Gooding, Jr., Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Kevin Dillon, Aaron Rodgers, Michael Irvin and more. A red carpet event will precede the party. Special VIP packages available. Tickets cost $ 100 for general admission or $ 250 for VIP*; and are available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, open Monday ? Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and on Sunday ? only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. *Additional fees may apply.

Saturday, February 6 at 6 p.m. Lingerie Bowl VII ? ?The Ultimate Catfight? at Hard Rock Live

Lingerie Bowl VII will be Super Bowl weekend’s marquis event attended annually by a ?who’s who? in music, sports, television and film. ?The Ultimate Catfight? will feature the Lingerie Football League’s conference champions battling it out. The night will also include guest celebrities and special musical performances. Tailgate Village opens at 6 p.m.; celebrity red carpet arrivals at 7 p.m. and the ?The Ultimate Catfight? begins at 10 p.m. Tickets cost from $ 40 to $ 5,000 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. *Additional fees may apply.

Saturday, February 6 at 9 p.m. ?Penthouse Magazine Super Party? at Passion Nightclub

Penthouse Magazine and Passion Nightclub present the ?Penthouse Magazine Super Party? with celebrity DJs Riz (Official DJ of the NFL) and DJ Stonerokk (SKAM Artist) and numerous special guest performers. Must be 21 or older. General admission starts at $ 250 for open bar from 9 p.m. ? midnight; $ 500 admission includes open bar all night; $ 1,000 admission includes AdultFriendFinder Private Room with open bar/bottle service all night. Ticket quantities are limited. For more information, please visit http://www.ThePenthouseSuperParty.com or call 561-912-7007.

Sunday, February 7 at 11a.m. ?Super Sunday Brunch? at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Join former NFL Coach and current FOX Broadcaster Jimmy Johnson and host Joe Rose for an intimate Q & A, and a silent auction benefiting the Russell Reading & Life Skills Foundation. Also on-hand will be Dolphin cheerleaders who will sign autographs, and interact with guests. Tables are $ 1,500 or individual tickets may be purchased for $ 175 and are available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, open Monday ? Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and on Sunday ? only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. *Additional fees may apply. For more information please contact Erica Bachelor at 954-985-5701, ext.10737.

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Linthicum, MD (Vocus) August 19, 2009

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and its stylish, new lifestyle brand, Aloft hotels, today announced the opening of the Aloft Baltimore-Washington International Airport, a bold new lodging alternative in the Linthicum area. Owned by The Buccini/Pollin Group and managed by PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc, Aloft BWI offers 155 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technology and a hip, urban attitude.

An Open House Dedication was held last Thursday at the Aloft BWI to welcome the new brand to the Linthicum lodging market. After a brief ceremony, the event broke through the conventional hum-drum of dedications in Aloft-fashion with the burial of a time capsule filled with memorabilia of the current time period. Items included the iPhone 3G S, Michael Jackson CD?s, a Barack Obama poster and newspaper articles about current events. The time capsule will be re-opened on the tenth anniversary of the hotel. Afterward, the crowd enjoyed munchies and refreshments before, during and after photographs and tours of the new hotel?s sassy and savvy space. Several chambers and organizations attended the event, including the Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, Northern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce,Baltimore Chamber of Commerce, Baltimore-Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce, BWI Area Convention Visitor?s Association, Annapolis & Anne Arundel Convention of Visitor?s Association, and Annapolis Tourism Board. Others groups present were esteemed clients and members of the media, such as the Baltimore Business Journal, The Business Monthly News, MD Gazette, Fox 45 and Wbal TV.

?Aloft brings energy to the Linthicum area by offering the opportunity to mix and in mingle in a space that is stylish, fun and affordable,? said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President of Aloft hotels worldwide. ?With its urban design aesthetic and loft-like rooms, Aloft BWI provides a distinct and exhilarating experience targeted to younger, style-conscious travelers.?

The Aloft BWI is situated less than a mile away from the main terminal of the Baltimore-Washington International Airport and is convenient to many corporate offices. Some of these companies include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BP Solar, Raytheon, Titan, Compaq Computer Corp., Boeing, Foundation Coal Corp., Hydro Aluminum, Ciena, Coca Cola and KFC Yum! Brands. The hotel is also 8 miles from Fort Meade and a short drive from numerous Federal Agencies in Washington DC.

Located just outside downtown Baltimore, the Aloft BWI is the perfect place to play and stay. Hotel guests have easy access to all of the area?s attractions, including Baltimore?s Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium, M&T Bank Stadium (Home of the Baltimore Ravens), Oriole Park / Camden Yard (Home of the Baltimore Orioles), the Baltimore Arena, and the National Security Agency. Shoppers will want to take in the Arundel Mills Mall, which is the second largest mall in the state of Maryland with over 225 shopping and dining options, including entertainment venues such as Medieval Times and Dave & Busters. And if museums and monuments tickle your fancy, guests are a short drive from the Port Discovery Children’s Museum, the Baltimore Maritime Museum, the American Visionary Art Museum, Fort McHenry National Monument, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Babe Ruth Museum, the Edgar Allan Poe House and the Maryland Science Center. The Aloft BWI is also convenient to Washington, DC and 25 miles from historic Annapolis.

?We are delighted to partner with Starwood to open this hip, new lodging alternative in the Linthicum area,? said Dave Pollin. “With its stylish accommodations and lively social scene, Aloft appeals to travelers whose lodging selection reflects their constantly evolving lifestyle.”

A Vision of W Hotels, Aloft is a new destination sensation featuring loft-inspired design, accessible technology, and a stylish urban attitude.

Convenience Meets Modern Design: The hotel’s spacious guest rooms with nine-foot ceilings make you feel right at home with extra large windows, iPod docking stations and FREE high-speed wireless internet. Each room is a combination high-tech office and entertainment center equipped with a one-stop connectivity solution for multiple electronic gadgetry all linked to a 42? flat-panel, HD television. Ultra-comfortable beds are either king- or queen-sized ?platform? beds (no small standard beds in this hotel). The bathroom experience is true to its ?loft? billing with sensibly-planned dressing wardrobe, a refrigerator under the vanity, counter-top bowl sink, oversized walk-in showers and amenities created by Bliss

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(PRWEB) January 9, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 6, 2003

CONTACT: Colleen Wright

Telephone: (410) 581-4293

E-mail: colleenwright@mpt.org

Poetry, Roses, Graveyards…and a Football Team?

MPT Launches Knowing Poe: The Literature and Life of Edgar Allan Poe

OWINGS MILLS, MD–Travel back to 19th-century Baltimore and meet Edgar Allan Poe in the interactive online

experience Knowing Poe, found on the Web at:

http://knowingpoe.thinkport.org/default_flash.asp.

Maryland Public Television brings one of Baltimore’s most famous writers to life (just in time

for Poe’s birthday on January 19) with a media-rich electronic field trip designed for Maryland middle and high school

students,teachers, and Poe fans.

Explore Poe the person and Poe the writer with over 10 different interactive activities that examine everything

from Poe’s Baltimore and his perfectionist editing to his house and

his fascination with cryptograms. John Astin (best known as Gomez from the Addams Family)appears as Poe throughout the

site, introducing themes

and theories of Poe’s work as Poe himself might have.

Fun features, visuals, sounds, video, music, mysteries,and learning exercises abound at this highly entertaining, yet

highly educational, new cyber-destination. Visitors will

be intrigued with the ability to interact with the literature, life and times of one of America’s most compelling authors.

There’s a lot to do and learn in Knowing Poe – here’s a sampling:

Tour Real-Life Places–Take a virtual tour of early 19th century Baltimore sites through annotated “then” and

“now” maps of the city and see Poe’s tiny home from 1831-1835.

Experiment with Poe’s Writing–Follow one of Poe’s short stories from three different points of view and create

your own version of The Bells with voices and sound effects.

Explore the Mystery of Poe’s Life and Death –Investigate the real-life mystery of Poe’s death, solve

one of Poe’s cryptograms and create your own.

Knowing Poe–(http://knowingpoe.thinkport.org/default_flash.asp) developed in collaboration with educators,historians and

Poe experts–features a wealth of tools and

resources for the classroom and beyond. Maryland teachers will appreciate that all the lesson plans,

discussion questions,and activity sheets are linked to Maryland

Learning Outcomes. Poe fans and purists will delight in the authenticity of the

materials-gathered from primary sources held by the Maryland

Historical Society and the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore. And students and visitors alike will be

entertained while they explore the literature, life and times of one

of Baltimore’s most famous writers.

And what about that football team? Just for fun, Baltimore Ravens head coach, Brian Billick, appears in

video clips along with cheerleaders and players quoting lines from

Poe’s “The Raven.”

Knowing Poe, one of many digital education projects of Maryland Public

Television, joins MPT’s other award-winning

online field trips and interactives on the Web designed to inspire and

teach Maryland students, including Pathways to Freedom: Maryland & the Underground Railroad

(http://www.mpt.org/learningworks/pathwaystofreedom/flash_home.cfm),

Bay Trippers: An Online Field Trip to the Chesapeake

Bay, Sense and Dollars

(http://www.mpt.org/learningworks/senseanddollars/home.html),

and Plastic Fork Diaries

(http://www.plasticforkdiaries.org/index_flash.cfm.)

Experience them

all at http://www.mpt.org.

Knowing Poe is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education Star Schools Program.

Maryland Public Television is a not-for-profit, state-licensed public television station which serves the

citizens and communities of Maryland and beyond through a variety of broadcast and nonbroadcast activities. For more

information on MPT and its on- and off-air programming, visit http://www.mpt.org

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(PRWEB) August 2, 2003

SEEKING SPONSOR FOR CELEBRITY SPORTING EVENT TO BENEFIT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) July 31, 2003 — Genesis Marketing and Promotions, LLC, a premier sports marketing and public relations firm located in Boca Raton, Florida will be producing a charity event to benefit a local charity. The event will be called the “Heroes of our Youths Sports Symposium and Celebrity Basketball Game” and is scheduled for Sunday March 7 at Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton, Florida. The overall purposes of the events are to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Delray Beach as well as educated our youths of the different career opportunities in sports.

The Heroes of our Youths Celebrity Basketball Game will feature stars from the NFL as well as entertainers from the music and film industries. Invited celebrities will include Terrell Owens of the 49ers, Travis Taylor of the Baltimore Ravens, Peerless Price of the Atlanta Falcons, Eric Moulds of the Bills, actress Carmen Electra, actor/comedian Jamie Foxx, rappers Trick and Trina just to name a few.

Most aspiring athletes do not have a back up plan or are not aware of the different career options available to them should they not make it to the professional level. “The sports symposium is design to educate our younger generation about the different career opportunities in sports,” says Rohan Sutherland, publicist and producer of the event, while the basketball game is designed to allow attendees to interact with their heroes”. “We also intend to bring much needed attention to the boys and girls club in Delray Beach which is in need of renovations and additional staffing”. The sports symposium will take place the morning of the game and will feature a panel discussion of sports, entertainment and media stars. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions of their favorite stars.

To inquire about the different sponsorship opportunities surrounding this event, please contact Rohan Sutherland of Genesis at 561-394-8792 or visit the website at http://www.genesismp.com for more information.

Over the last two years, Genesis Marketing and Promotions, LLC has work with various NFL athletes and entertainers, providing public relations, marketing, and event production services benefiting charity organizations. In 2002 Genesis produce the Terrell Owens Super Slam Celebrity Basketball Game to benefit Alzheimer’s, in New Orleans Louisiana, site of the 2002 Super Bowl.

The event eventually led to Terrell Owens going before Congress along with Rams coach Mike Martz to enlist support for Alzheimer’s research and funding. Genesis has also worked with the Rickey Williams Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit the Humane Society, the NFL Coaches Association Celebrity Golf to Classic in San Diego to benefit various youth programs and The Mike McKenzie Industry party in South Beach.

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Norwell MA (PRWEB) January 8, 2005

Make your New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get in shape stick this year…Drs. Scott Chapman and Carol DeFranca of Norwell Chiropractic Spine and Sports Rehab, chiropractic and orthopedic specialists to numerous pro athletes, reveal the nutrition and fitness secrets successfully used by athletes.

According to Dr. DeFranca, “Dieting is one way to lose weight, but unfortunately many folks revert back to pre-diet weight within two to four weeks after they have gone off their ‘New Year’s resolution’ diet, which is roughly around the beginning of February. You may have succeeded in temporarily losing weight, but dieting alone won’t keep you fit for life. Balanced nutrition combined with consistent exercise makes and keeps you healthy.”

Eliminating the need for dieting, Drs. Scott Chapman and Carol DeFranca offer practical and beneficial tips that may be incorporated into your lifestyle to keep you healthy, trim and fit.

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Baltimore, MD. and Ramsey, N.J. (Vocus) November 7, 2007

Bob Carpenter, Publisher of Inside Lacrosse, announced today that Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A, Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of imaging and networking technologies, is the title sponsor of the Face-Off Classic. The Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic presented by The Baltimore Sun will be played on March 1, 2008, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

In just its second year, the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic signals the start of the lacrosse season for the game’s growing fan base. This event includes the top names in men’s college lacrosse, featuring the four teams that have won every NCAA Championship since 1991: Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Syracuse and Virginia. The first game of the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic will start at 12:00 p.m. EST on March 1 with Virginia playing Syracuse. The second game will get underway at 2:30 p.m. with Johns Hopkins – facing Princeton. Johns Hopkins – the defending national champion – is pre-season ranked No. 1. Virginia is ranked No. 3, Princeton is at No. 8, and Syracuse is ranked No. 11.

“We are thrilled to team up with Konica Minolta,” said Inside Lacrosse Publisher Bob Carpenter. “This is an exciting opportunity not only for Inside Lacrosse, but also for the sport as a whole. Lacrosse is played by those within the highest demographic in team sports, and the companies that have the foresight to come on board with us now, are truly getting in on the ground level of something special. Konica Minolta is a brand name recognized nationally and internationally for high-quality performance. This image fits in perfectly with the teams, the fans and the sport of lacrosse.”

“We’re excited to extend our sports marketing to the game of lacrosse and the Face-Off Classic,” said Kevin Kern, vice president of product planning and marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Our growing investment in sports marketing has proven to be an excellent vehicle for reaching our customers, and is increasing the brand awareness of our imaging and networking technologies – including the award-winning line of bizhub? multifunctional products.

Inside Lacrosse also announced that The Baltimore Sun has signed on as a presenting sponsor of the event. As a principle media partner, The Sun will help build awareness for the event and the beginning of another exciting college lacrosse season. According to Carpenter, “Lacrosse has a unique place in the Baltimore community and no newspaper in the world has embraced lacrosse as being such an integral part of its sports coverage like The Baltimore Sun has. The Sun’s support will help insure that the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic becomes one of the signature events in all of lacrosse.”

“Inside Lacrosse has built a winning event here – one we are thrilled to sponsor,” said Tim Thomas, vice president of marketing for The Baltimore Sun Media Group. “Each week, The Sun and baltimoresun.com reach more than a million people in the Baltimore region, and I bet that all but a handful are lacrosse fans! We can’t wait for March 1st.”

The inaugural Face-Off Classic (March 3, 2007) was one of the break-out success stories of 2007. The event marked the first time that the top-four ranked lacrosse teams in the nation faced off in one place to begin the season. A total of 20,180 fans attended the games, breaking the regular season attendance record for college lacrosse.

Ticket Information

Ticket prices for 2008 will be $ 10 each for groups of 10 or more, $ 15 for Lower Level reserved seats and $ 25 for Club Level seats. All seats are reserved and lacrosse fans are urged to make their plans early to reserve the best seats in the house. Fans interested in ordering tickets for the March 1 event can call the Baltimore Ravens box office at 410-261-RAVE or go to http://www.ticketmaster.com. Lacrosse fans can also go online to Faceoffclassic.com to download a ticket order form and find out the latest information regarding the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us), a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, brings together unparalleled advances in security, print quality and network integration via its award-winning line of bizhubTM multifunction products (MFPs); bizhub PROTM production printing systems; magicolor

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 19, 2008

We are now days away from what many are calling “the greatest fight card in 15 years outside of Thailand”. Perhaps, a fight card so massively intense, Contender Asia will have all eyes focused on the outcome of this event to draft its next group of warriors for its 2nd Season. The International Muay Thai Champion of Champions not only brought in the best of the best of fighters, but also attracted a slew of celebrities to Jamaica to enjoy the festivities. The guest roster includes, but is not limited to: Michael Strahan (NY Giants, 2008 Super Bowl Champion), Anthony Anderson (“Transformers”, “The Departed”), Dr. Julius Erving (NBA Legend), Bill Bellamy (“Any Given Sunday”, Host of “Last Comic Standing”), Miguel Nunez, Jr. (“Kickin’ It Old Skool”, “Adventures of Pluto Nash”, “Juwanna Man”), Brian Mitchell (Former NFL NY Giants Running Back), Hank Bauer (Former NFL RB, San Diego Chargers), Tony Siragusa (Former Baltimore Ravens Defensive Tackle), Jack Ford (TV News Personality), Pepa (World renown Artist: Salt n Pepa), James Stephens III (Comedian/Actor), Ed Moses (Olympic Swimmer-Gold Medalist), Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter (Director/Producer/Actor), Richard Roundtree (“SpeedRacer”, “Shaft”), Oba Babatunde (“The Eye”, “After The Sunset”), Dr. Terri-Karelle Griffith(Miss Jamaica World 2005; CCGI Ambassador), Kiki Shepard (“Showtime At The Apollo”), and many more.

RISARC, Dennis Warner and InSync Productions in association with IStreamYouStream.com, will feature a 9-bout Championship Fight Card that includes some of the top ranking contenders representing 9 different Countries:

WBC Muay Thai World Super Welterweight Title:

Yodsaenklai Fairtex-Champion (Thailand) vs. Malaipet Team Diamond (USA-Thailand)

WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight Title:

Lamsongkram Chuwattana-Champion (Thailand) vs. Farid Villaume (France)

WBC Muay Thai World Super Cruiserweight Title:

Aswin Balark-#1 ranked (Holland) vs. Steve McKinnon #7 ranked (Australia)

IKKC Muay Thai World Cruiserweight Title:

Clifton Brown-Champion (Canada) vs. Kaoklai Kannorasingh (Thailand)

IKKC Muay Thai Women’s World Lightweight & WIKBA World Championship Titles:

Germaine de Randamie-Champion (Holland) vs. Julie Kitchen (England)

IKKC Muay Thai World Light Heavyweight Title:

Manu N’toh-Champion (USA) vs. Vicente Vielvoye (Holland)

IMTC World Super Welterweight Title:

Baxter Humby-Champion (USA-Canada) vs. Jiangtao Dong (China)

IKF Muay Thai World Middleweight Title:

John Wayne Parr (Australia) vs. Marco Pique (Holland)

IKF Muay Thai World Super Heavyweight Title:

Rick Cheek (USA) vs. Patrice Quarttron (France).

The Fight starts LIVE via Online Pay-Per-View and On Demand from Jamaica’s prestigious Trelawny Stadium Friday, June 20, 2008 at 10p.m. EST. Sign up Now! For more information on the Muay Thai Champion of Champions Fight Night, visit http://www.istreamyoustream.com/muaythai.

*Line ups may be subject to change.

Pre-Event / Post-Coverage Interview Opportunities:

Media partners will be pleased to know that phone lines for the MuayThai Champion of Champions Fight Night are open for interview opportunities. For information and interviews contact: Debra Burley or Monica Busby at 310-860-7735.

As limited interview slots are available, please call us early to avoid any disappointment!

Show and Ticketing Information:

What: The MuayThai Champion of Champions Fight Night

When: 20 June 2008, Friday (from 10:00pm EST onwards)

Where: Montego Bay, Jamaica – Trelawny Stadium

Prices: $ 50 / $ 100 / $ 200 VIP Event Tickets; Online Pay-Per-View $ 24.95 Regular Price

Tickets are now on sale at http://www.istreamyoustream.com

Ticketing Hotline: 800-953-3020

Pay-Per-View Website: http://www.istreamyoustream.com/muaythai

VIP packages available – Please Contact sstephenson@risarconline.com

Additional information on “Muay Thai Champion of Champions Fight Night” may be found at:

http://www.caribbeangolfclassic.org
http://www.myspace.com/muaythaijamaica
http://www.youtube.com/muaythaijamaica

About IStreamYouStream.com: IStreamYouStream.com is a dedicated entertainment forum that delivers relevant international content to the global masses by streaming LIVE videos of various events while exposing the viewers to different people, cultures and insights.

About RISARC: RISARC was established in 1990 as a Technology and Healthcare Consulting Firm offering an all-inclusive array of consulting services, system modules, and software expanded to provide solutions by merging industry experience with cutting-edge technology.

About CCGI Foundation: The Foundation’s mission is to prepare today’s young people to become tomorrow’s leaders by building a platform for leadership development through innovative project initiatives. Foundation works to ‘level the playing field’ for children from economically challenged communities in the Caribbean. To achieve its goal, the Foundation has organized golf tournaments and other charity events, proceeds of which will be used to establish computer learning centers in the over 400 primary schools in Jamaica.

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Ramsey, N.J., and Baltimore, Md. (PRWEB) October 6, 2008

Bob Carpenter, Publisher of Inside Lacrosse, announced today that Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A, Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of imaging and networking technologies, has renewed its commitment as the title sponsor of the Face-Off Classic. The Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic will be played on Feb. 28, 2009, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

In just its third year, the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic has become the traditional start of the lacrosse season for the game’s growing fan base. This year, it does so with a new matchup – Duke vs. Maryland — to combine with Johns Hopkins vs. Princeton. In its first two years, the Face-Off Classic attracted crowds of 20,180 (2007) and 19,165 (2008).

The first game of the 2009 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic will start at noon with Johns Hopkins playing Princeton. The second game will get underway at 2:30 p.m. with Duke facing Maryland. Last season Johns Hopkins reached the NCAA Championship game, while Duke advanced to the semifinals (falling to Johns Hopkins) and Maryland to the quarterfinals. Princeton missed out on the NCAA Tournament in 2008, but the Tigers return to action bolstered by the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Konica Minolta,” said Inside Lacrosse Publisher Bob Carpenter. “The commitment of the Konica Minolta brand not only raises the profile of the Face-Off Classic, but of the entire sport. Global brands like Konica Minolta only associate with events that help achieve business objectives. This makes a strong statement about the position of lacrosse in the sports marketplace and the ability of this event to attract more fans to the game. With Konica Minolta’s partnership we expect this year’s event to be the best ever.”

“Our entire organization looks forward to continuing our commitment with the game of lacrosse, especially with our decision to renew our title sponsorship of the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic,” said Kevin P. Kern, vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Our sports marketing initiatives have proven to be very effective in building brand awareness of Konica Minolta, and our award-winning lines of imaging and networking technologies. Our desire is to position the 2009 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic as a premier event within the landscape of college sports, and the excitement is already building for next year’s matchups.”

Ticket Information

Ticket packages go on sale November 1, 2008, for the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic. Ticket prices for 2009 will be $ 10 for groups of 10 or more, $ 20 for Lower Level reserved seats and $ 30 for Club Level seats. All seats for the event are reserved and lacrosse fans are urged to make their plans early to reserve the best seats in the house.

Inside Lacrosse will be providing more information regarding event ticket sales in the coming weeks. Lacrosse fans interested in ticket information can also call the Baltimore Ravens box office at 410-261-RAVE or go online to http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Fans can also go online to Faceoffclassic.com to download a ticket order form and find out the latest information regarding the 2009 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic.

Visit http://www.KMBSsports.com to enter for your chance to win The Konica Minolta Ultimate Sports Experience.

About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. In 2008, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. For more information, please visit http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us.

About Inside Lacrosse

Inside Lacrosse is the premier source of information about lacrosse — the fastest-growing participant sport in the United States — helping to define the cutting edge of the sport’s rapid growth.

Inside Lacrosse includes Inside Lacrosse magazine, Face-Off Yearbook, InsideLacrosse.com, InsideLacrosse.tv, LacrosseForums.com, NLLInsider.com, Wingszone.com/nllmb and several other products and services unique to the sport. Inside Lacrosse is also the online lacrosse partner of ESPN.com.

Baltimore-based Inside Lacrosse magazine is published 11 times a year. Inside Lacrosse TV, which airs on ESPN2, covers high school, college and professional lacrosse, providing instruction, a look behind the scenes and player features. Face-Off College Yearbook is an annual comprehensive preview of the upcoming men’s lacrosse season.

Founded in 1997 by Robert Carpenter, Inside Lacrosse is now part of American City Business Journals, Inc. ACBJ is the largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in the United States and owns a variety of sports publications, including The Sporting News, Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal, NASCAR Illustrated and NASCAR Scene.

Konica Minolta Contact

James Norberto

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

+1 201.825.4000

PR@kmbs.konicaminolta.us

Inside Lacrosse Contact

Christine Capella

Inside Lacrosse

410.583.8740 (ext. 105)

christine.capella@insidelacrosse.com

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Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) January 14, 2009

The popular winter-time fundraiser known as the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge is back for its 13th frigid year, once again offering chills and thrills for the whole family on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis. And with participation 40% ahead of this same time last year and a $ 3 million fundraising goal, organizers are looking at this plunge to help keep Special Olympics Maryland afloat during these challenging economic times.

Dubbed the Aerotek Plungapalooza ‘09 and featuring the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge XIII, the full-day festival opens at 8 a.m. with mass Plunges taking place at both 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wanna-be Plungers need only raise a minimum of $ 50 in pledges (or a personal donation) in order to be a part of the fun. For that contribution, all participants receive the commemorative Plunge sweatshirt, lunch courtesy of Damon’s Grill and a photo gift. Additional event premiums are available for those raising $ 500 and above.

Registration is now open for the event and available online at http://www.plungemd.com or by calling 1-800-541-7544 x503. Participants who may have experienced delays in registering in 2008 will be pleased to know that the entire process has been revamped so that they can “freeze in the water, not in line.” Improvements include the new FREEZ-E Pass system that allows pre-registered Plungers to use designated FREEZ-E Pass Only lanes, and a new Packet Pick-Up option at Special Olympics Maryland’s Headquarters Office beginning Saturday, January 17.

Aerotek Plungapalooza is open to the public free of charge. General parking at Sandy Point State Park is extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis only. Reservations for school or charter buses are accepted by contacting organizers at plunge (at) somd.org or calling 410-789-6677. All others are encouraged to utilize the free Polar Express shuttle bus system that will run continuous routes all day long from the Naval Academy Stadium, Anne Arundel Community College and Kent Island High School.

The event has increased in popularity amongst local celebrities and politicians and scheduled to appear or participate in 2009 are Governor Martin O’Malley and his family; Baltimore Ravens Assistant Head Coach Rex Ryan; Ravens players Adam Terry – OT, Joe Flacco – QB, Todd Heap – TE, Jason Brown – Center, and Haloti Ngata – NT; WBAL-TV’s Jennifer Franciotti, Barry Simms, Rod Daniels, Lowell Melser and Rob Roblin; 98 Rock’s Mickey, Amelia & Spiegel Morning Show, Stash, Theo, Don Koenig and Sarah “The Queen” Fleischer; and Steve Rouse, Steve Davis and Bob Ehrlich from WBAL-AM.

Plungapalooza ‘09

The event has grown into a “can’t-miss” spectacle that includes much more than just the Plunge, and 2009 will be no exception. Plungers and spectators alike are invited to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the boardwalk-themed festival tent – a huge, heated tent located on the grounds of Sandy Point State Park. Attractions include boardwalk-style games and displays, telescope photos, local and national vendors, live music by The Kelley Bell Band and 8 ohms, and other entertainment, event merchandise sales, a Plunge Food Court, live pig-racing action, sandcastle building, and a special area just for the kids with games, inflatables, face painting and more. Old favorites like the costume contest, live remote by 98 Rock, and the morning action at the Super Plunge Village will also be on the schedule. Vendor and crafter applications are now be accepted and are available at http://www.plungemd.com or by calling 410-789-6677 x113.

New for 2009 is a Polar Bear Plunge Pageant where 3 lucky ladies will be crowned Miss Polar Bear Plunge, Little Miss Polar Bear Plunge and Miss Hypothermic Hon.

The Plunge Phenomenon

Why has this event become such an institution? For some it’s a tradition, for others it’s done on a dare. It’s on many Plunge participants’ “bucket lists”. It’s something to look forward to in the post-holiday doldrums of winter, counteracting the late January date that has been tagged “the most depressing day of the year.” And it’s just about as daredevil as many Plungers ever want to get.

Whatever the reason, this chilly charity event has become one of the top fundraisers in Maryland, earning an estimated $ 3.5 million for Special Olympics Maryland in 2008 thanks to the 10,000 participants of all ages who were daring enough to take a dip in the wintry waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

The Plunge is open to the public free of charge thanks to the support of: Presenting Sponsors Aerotek, Union 486, Mike’s Famous Harley Davidson, Rams Head Live and Wal-Mart; Legacy Partner Constellation Energy; Community Partner The Baltimore Council of Ravens Roosts; Media Partners 98 Rock, Comcast, WBAL-TV11 and WBAL-AM 1090; Official Medical Provider John Hopkins Emergency Medicine; Gold Sponsors Toyota, Fed Ex, Fence and Deck Connection, Party Perfect, Graul’s Market, Frank Gumpert Printing, and Patuxent Companies.

About Special Olympics Maryland

The Plunge is the organization’s largest single-day fundraiser, grossing more than $ 10 million in support of 10,000 Special Olympics Maryland athletes since its inception in 1997. Due in large part to the success of the 2008 Plunge, SOMD has implemented Young Athletes — an innovative new “play” program for youngsters ages 2 to 7. This program focuses on early intervention in building and improving fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in children with intellectual disabilities.

SOMD is a year-round sports organization dedicated to providing quality sports training and competition opportunities to Maryland’s children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or closely related development disabilities. SOMD currently serves 10,000 athletes statewide, and offers 28 sports, all at no cost to the athletes or their families. For more information about SOMD visit http://www.somd.org or call 410-789-6677 x117.

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