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The new trend in America is backyard agriculture. Start a garden and raise farm animals. Check local laws before they get confiscated by the police!#ConfettiSports IntellectualsAthletic intelligence.

StylellectualsPeople who make style trends.

Business & IntellectBusiness people think about their past and future.

The UniversityPeople reflect about their College & University experience.

Intelligent TechProducts that make you tech.Author DetailsThinking to write.

Science BrainScientists lives and experiments.

The Luxury ExplorerTravelers find luxury in camping to fine dining.

Drive People driven to assist the world through civic engagement, politics, law and philanthropy.

Art AbilitiesVisual artists tell stories.

Spice, Stir & EatChefs and cooks give us instructions for us to duplicate.Intelligent Luxury #Luxury Canoes By Stephanie G. Taylor

Exercise is interesting in different aquatic environments where its you against the water, the wind and the wake of various boats and ships. Paddling by bridges piers, piers, lighthouses, trees, and skyscrapers behind pre-war buildings.

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OCTA 1. oldtowncanoe.com #Extra trees are needed for Women who shop on the city to lean on to fiddle with their shoes. Urban planning to include women like places by planning more company sponsored bathrooms at retail locations. Women, meaning me, Stephanie thinks concrete and steel is cold. Are women thought of when urban landscapes are planned? #

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Frank Sobier#Vacheron Constantin Mr. Aurel Bacs and Ms. Livia Russo Firm run the Phillips watch department. Mr. Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant is the former Head of the International Watch department at Christie's is there to answer questions about the watches for horology amateurs and professionals. Ms. Livia Russo co-founded the watch consultancy firm with Mr. Aurel Bacs.

Vacheron Constantins watch, the Mtiers dArt Mcaniques Ajoures, A press release from Vacheron Constantin revealed the new watch is similar to large European railway stations symbolising the golden age of the industrial revolution. Vacheron Constantins Mtiers dArt Mcaniques Ajoures enameling is Grand Feu. 1755 is when Vacheron Constantin in Jean-Marc Vacheron made the first pocket watch, the first timepiece modern horologist discovered by the artisan watchmaker.

After pocket-watches, it began producing openworked movements for wristwatches as of the 1960s, constantly pushing the boundaries of its art by openworking such complicated calibres as minute repeaters, perpetual calendar and tourbillons including in ultra-thin variations, wrote Vacheron Constantin.A Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece with Caliber 4400SQ in developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin a mechanical, manual-winding, inside is 28.60 mm (12 ) diameter and 2.80 mm thick as the 40 mm diameter, 7.50 mm thick case watch keeps time for maybe 65 hours power reserve with 4Hz (28800 vibrations/hour), Mtiers dArt Mcaniques Ajoures 127 components is 21 jewels and hand-engraved openworked caliber on front and back. Mtiers dArt Mcaniques Ajoures has a 18K white gold watch case with a transparent sapphire crystal caseback, is water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters). The Dail red Grand Geu opaque enameled external ring surrounds Roman numerals. The strap is Black Mississippiensis alligator leather strap with alligator leather inner shell and a 18k white gold buckle clasp to close the watch around your wrist. You receive a magnifying glass when you purchase this art.

#Prince Albert of Monaco supports the 6th Edition of the Only Watch 2015 auction. The Association Monegasque contre les Myopathies, the Monaco Yacht Show, Phillips auction house and Bacs & Russo sponsor the auction in Geneva. The auction sells 44 watches. Thats it. Horology lead to innovative digital watches like the Apple watch, and hand made wonders like the watches to be sold at Only Watch 2015. The Only Watch 2015 is November 7, 2015.

Vacheron Constantin is showing a Mtiers dArt Mcaniques Ajoures timepiece. Calibre 4400SQ and Grand Feu enameling. The Roman Numerals are like large railway stations of late 19th century Europe the press release from Vacheron Constanin stated.

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#Photo: Vacheron Constantin Tulip and Rose Centifolia Mtiers dArt Florilge timepieces are new to the Mtiers dArt Florilgeare Hallmark of Geneva certified timepieces run by Caliber 4400. Mechanical, manual-winding 28.6 mm (12 1/2) diameter inner is 2.8 mm thick surrounded by a case in 18K white gold thats 37 mm in diameter and 8 mm thick.4Hz (28800 vibrations/hour) is the Mtiers dArt Florilge movement due to its 127 components its powered for an estimated 65 hours. The dial is 18K gold. Hand-guilloch and Grand Feu cloisonn enameling are part of the watches details. Transparent sapphire crystal caseback and watches feature diamond-set bezel (64 round-cut diamonds for a total weight of about 0.89 carat) or 21 round-cut diamonds for a total weight of about 0.22 carat. Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters) is safe for showers and maybe baths. A strap thats shiny colored Mississippiensis alligator leather, square scales and stitched-tip. A magnifying glass as well as a dedicated brochure to better showcase the craftsmanship and the technicality behind these Mtiers dArt creations, Vacheron Constantin writes. Gather these limited edition of 20 individually numbered pieces. NX/5 engraved on the back of the timepiece, stated Vacheron Constantin.

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#Photo: Vacheron Constantin ...naturalism and to the art of 19th century British botanical illustrationsVacheron ConstantinThe Temple of Flora by Robert John Thornton is a 1799 book depicting flowers similar to the Vacheron Constantin Mtiers dArt Florilge. Independent miniature painter Anita Porchet painted the watches faces. (IF to VVS) clarity and superior (D to G) color diamonds are used for this watch.The bezel welcomes no less than 60 baguette-cut diamonds (totalling 1.40 carats) in the five-piece limited edition exclusively reserved for Vacheron Constantin Boutiques, and 64 round-cut diamonds (0.89 carats) on the 20 watches comprising the main collection. The precious stones are individually set around the rim of the bezel and lend the final touch to this masterful creation.- Vacheron Constantin#

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Curved Renealmia by Vacheron Constantin Photo: Vacheron Constantin

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BRIDGE VODKAA vodka that is easy to drink. Finally, something to sip before dinner. Lychee Lemon is our favorite of the two we tasted at Shoprite Liquors. The Enchanted Apple is good, just perhaps we expected it more like Schnapps martini. You try and tell us about it on facebook. Search facebook Intelligent Luxury.DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps. Pleasant suburbia supermarket Shoprites wine store inside has chalk board signs and tastings of new spirits. We also tasted wagon whiskey. Lychee is a tropical Chinese fruit. #Wagon Whiskey Kansas Clean Distilled whiskey was good by itself. A clear liquid in a clear bottle.ANNE BARGEWAITING FOR IMAGES FROM MS. WEINBERG

LourdesCollection: Anne Barge Black Label, Spring 2016Description: Strapless mermaid gown of Italian Silk Kalika with embellished beaded bodice and dropped torso.Retail: $5930#Geometry CollectionKattri Quadrant ring - 9ct rose gold, quartz and sapphire - 3756 incl VATPolygon Ring - 9ct gold, black quartz and yellow sapphires - 2,766 incl VATHyperbola Earring - 9ct rose gold and rose quartz and pink sapphires - 2,400 incl VATHyperbola Necklace - 9ct rose gold and rose quartz and pink sapphires - 1,980 incl VAT

Volumes CollectionSingle Dodecahedron earring - 18ct gold and white diamonds - 5,285 incl VATDodecahedron Necklace - 18ct gold and black diamonds - 7,767 incl VATTetrahedron Ring - 18ct gold and rutilated quartz - 1,216 incl VAT

Asymmetry CollectionAsymmetry Ring - 18ct gold tahitan black pearl, white pearl with diamonds - 2,717Asymmetry Inverse earring - 18ct gold tahitan black pearl, white pearl with diamonds - 2,863Asymmetry necklace - 18ct gold tahitan black pearl, white pearl with diamonds - 6,937PHILOSOPHYAt KATTRI our foremost interest is aesthetics. We draw most of the inspiration for our pieces from classic geometry and contemporary architecture. Our designs prioratize inorganic shapes with reduced ornamentation. Our aim, instead, is to create ornament from the structure of the piece as a whole: through an interplay of forms, lines, colour and light. We are passionate about technology and believe the developments in the jewellery industry during the last few decades did not contribute significantly to a surge in innovative designs We are also keen explorers of new technologies that may open the universe of possibilities in design even further. We understand the environmental and social challenges of mining and strive to use ethically sourced materials. The majority of the gemstones used by KATTRI are conflict-free, sourced and cut in Brazil.

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Kattri Yellow Gold, Black & White Pearls with Diamonds#Brick Lane Curry house Ridgewood34 Franklin Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Intelligent Luxury enjoyed selections at the buffet. except fish dishes. Always try the lunch buffet to sample new dishes before going for dinner to order what you liked from the lunch buffet. Chicken Tikka Masala. Saag Paneer. These two dishes were sampled by Stephanie.

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#American Pilots

Captain Darryl D-Day WalkerCaptain Jesse D. Hayes, IVLeroy Lester Taylor Black Pilots of America Organization of Black Aviation ProfessionalsFred Pitcher, First African - American Pilot at Delta

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##After leaving Pensacola, he reported to VS-27 Sea Wolves for training in the S-3B Viking. Upon completion of the FRS, he reported to the World Famous Maulers of VS-32 and deployed onboard the USS America (CV-66) in support of Operations Southern Watch and Deny Flight.

In October 1996, Captain Walker reported to Commander, Sea Control Wing Atlantic for duty as an S-3B Natops Evaluator for the east coast, serving as NFO Standardization Officer and Maverick Subject Matter Expert. Upon completing his tour of duty at CSCWL, he was assigned as the Flag Lieutenant to the Commander, Iceland Defense Force and Commander, Fleet Air Keflavik.

In March 2002, he completed studies at the U.S. Naval War College Captain Walker again reported to the World Famous Maulers of VS-32 as a department head and deployed on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Captain Walker then reported to Commander, Naval Personnel Command as the Viking Community Assignments Officer, and later serving as the Deputy Director, to PERS-43. He was selected for Aviation Commander Command as an EA-6B direct entry Executive Officer and was slated to the Cougars of VAQ-139 and deployed on board the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).

Captain Darryl D-Day Walker is a native of Kittery, Maine. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1985, as an Air Traffic Controller and graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Aeronautics. In October 1990, he was commissioned in the Navy through Aviation Officer Candidate School and in May of 1992 he earned his Wings of Gold as a Naval Flight Officer.

Captain of the Skies He assumed Command in March 2009 and again deployed the squadron in support of OEF with a 100% combat sortie completion rate and the commands recognition as CVWP Prowler Tactical Excellence Award winner for 2009.

In May 2010, Captain Walker reported as the Diversity Directorate to Commander, Naval Air Forces and detached in March 2012. Captain Walker reported to CVWP as Deputy Commodore in September of 2012. He assumed command of CVWP in January, 2014.

His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Strike Flight Air Medal (two awards), Joint Service Commendation, Navy Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and campaign awards. He has accumulated over 3,000 hours and 686 carrier arrested landings.

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Jesse D. Hayes, IVJesse D. Hayes IV, System Safety Engineer for The Boeing Company an Eagle Scout and a 1985 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. As a senior navigator, he rose to the rank of major and logged over 3,300 flying hours in C-130E/H and HC-130P aircraft including 150 in combat during the Gulf War.

Educated in Astronautical Engineering, he has led design, test and analysis projects for Space Shuttle, International Space Station and Constellation Programs at NASA Johnson Space Center. He is currently a lead engineer for development of the new USAF Tanker the KC-46A and the Boeing 777X. Growing up in Houston, TX, he was first introduced to aviation at the age of 6 by the Bronze Eagles Flying Club in 1968. His first solo was at the age of 15.

He remained connected to general aviation while in the Air Force and helped start a new chapter of Black Pilots of America (BPA): the Arkansas Thunderbirds. While living in Waco, TX, he started the Bronze Eagles Flying Clubs Waco Region and the annual Waco Youth Fly-In. Now a resident of Washington State, he has introduced BPA to the Puget Sound area.

As President of the Red-tailed Hawks Flying Club (RTH) BPA, he leads the RTH Youth Program that uses aviation to promote STEM education. He is also the Youth Program coordinator for the Sam Bruce Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen Inc. With over 40 years of aviation and space operations experience, introducing youth to the aerospace industry is his ministry. He is married to Leah Hayes and has six children and four grandchildren.#Seargant Leroy Lester Taylor Associates Degree from Emory - Riddle Helicopter pilot. U.S. Army Golden Eagles

#Design Works#New heights of luxury: DesignworksUSA brings a premium experience to airline passengers. DesignworksUSA Boeing Business Jets, Embraer and Dassault Aviation, DesignworksUSA has injected fresh impulses into the sector over recent years. On behalf of the high-profile Asian carrier and its discerning clientele, the designers have now endowed the First Class cabin with a new look along with an extra helping of comfort, space and privacy. The updated design for the seats and suites will make its debut this September on board the new Boeing 777-300ER on selected flights between Singapore and London.Luxury atmosphere in the stratosphere.One of the top echelons of the design sector came up with a keen challenge for DesignworksUSA: to reconcile the aviation brief and its stringent safety standards with the luxury requirements of passengers. Tapping into the creativity of the BMW Group subsidiary, Singapore Airlines aimed to further enhance its First Class facilities and set new benchmarks for luxury-class comfort in the skies. The entire ambience has been redesigned to offer passengers not only raised luxury levels but also greater privacy and increased stowage space for luggage and travel accoutrements. In First Class the topics are luxury, infotainment and the service quality that is expressed by design. Efficiency and functionality have priority, says Laurenz Schaffer, President of DesignworksUSA. Our studios in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Munich worked very closely together on these projects. Our global locations and our long standing presence in Asia helped us to meet the demands of Singapore Airlines, as well as the expectations of international flight passengers, Schaffer continues. DesignworksUSA draws on its expertise from many years of working with premium customers in various mobility sectors, among them BMW and Rollce-Royce Motor Cars, Intermarine and Zeydon Yachts.The essence of luxury.From the moment they board the aircraft, First Class passengers are pampered in their lounge-like islands. In order to shield these havens of peace visually and acoustically, the outer walls of the seating area have been extended and embrace the passenger like a protective arm. For sleeping, the luxury seat turns into a large bed comfortable enough for reclining on ones side. At 35 inches in width and with an increased bed length from 80 to 82 inches, the seat is one of the most spacious First Class products in the sky.Both the design language and the colour and material concept signal maximum levels of comfort, taking their cue from automotive interior design when it comes to passenger comfort, spatial configuration and functionality. The design team has imbued these onboard spaces with an aura of tranquillity. Large surfaces and elegantly sweeping lines coupled with warm, modern shades of brown within the seating islands all evoke the ambience of a living room. Cooler grey and metallic tones on the outside, meanwhile, clearly demarcate the private zone from its surroundings a colour concept that continues into the carpeting to accentuate the impression of a personal cocoon.Only high-grade materials are permitted to fly First Class. The seat is lined with fine leather, while a new covering technique for the upholstery increases tension in the material, which remains smooth and even after hours of use appears pristine. Atmospheric lighting has been discreetly assimilated into the design. Extensive tests were carried out to determine the optimal light colour and intensity. A range of personal storage cubbies in the front entertainment area add surprising touches with their striking interior colours. Elegant tables are integrated into the front of the seating area; they can be extended simply and quietly without the need for any folding mechanism.Thanks for thinking of Designworks. Typically, we do not publish photos and bios of our airplane interior designers. Below are a couple of links of key aviation projects. Singapore Airlines first class cabin:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=new-heights-of-luxury-designworksusa-brings-a-premium-experience-to-airline-passengers&outputChannelId=6&id=T0143548EN&left_menu_item=node__7345 Embraer interior cabin:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=a-new-level-of-luxury-in-air-travel&outputChannelId=6&id=T0079770EN&left_menu_item=node__7345

#Faucets - Hard & Metal Why get a headache over picking out the wrong faucet. Get a new faucet every month! #New York State Assembly #Lamman Rucker & American Heart Associaitonhttp://www.heart.org/

#Breitling for Bentley Bentley B06A HIGHLY EXCLUSIVE ENGINEThe Bentley B06 with its original 30-second chronograph system is being rolled out in a new more compact version accentuating its sophisticated and sporty design.It took to the road with a 49 mm case and now returns in a special S version with a 44 mm diameter that is bound to appeal to devotees of fine mechanics offering a blend of elegance and performance. The knurled pattern on the bezel, a nod to the famous Bentley radiator grills, is picked up in the motif stamped on the black or silver dial.

But alongside its unusual eye-catching design, the Bentley B06 S is also distinguished by its exclusive engine. Manufacture Breitling Calibre B06, entirely developed and produced in the Breitling Chronomtrie workshops, and officially chronometer-certified, boasts an ingenious 30-second chronograph system inspired by a 1926 Breitling patent. #Bentley B06

It involves a central hand sweeping around the dial in half a minute and thus ensuring extremely precise eighth-of-a-second readings of the times it measures. Another worldwide exclusive feature is the variable tachymeter with rotating bezel, serving to calculate average speeds whatever the time elapsed, the distance covered or the speed reached. The Bentley B06 S is available in steel or red gold and comes with a choice of a bracelet or a strap in leather, crocodile or rubber with a central raised pattern matching the bezel. A perfect emblem of the Breitlingfor Bentley spirit.#Diversity in Film Diversity in Action packed films are necessary for a interracial societys entertainment desires.Actors like Tyrese, Dwayne Johnson, Christopher are given roles in action films with Caucasian co-stars . Blockbuster films. Cars and speed. Speeding safely.

Furious 7Dwayne Johnson a new star for Diversity and promoting tourism to Sonoma.

#Furious 7UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The unstoppable global franchise built on speed delivers its best, biggest and boldest film yet as Furious 7 blasts onto Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand onSeptember 15, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Grossing over $1.5 billion worldwide at the box office, Furious 7 tears up the screen with more gravity-defying stunts, adrenaline-fueled fight scenes and pulse-pounding action than ever before. The Blu-ray features the all new extended edition with even more explosive thrills, along with the official music video of the chart-topping "See You Again" performed by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth and over 90 minutes of exclusive bonus features, making an indispensable addition to the Fast franchise collection.The entire Fast & Furious cast unites in purpose for an epic international adventure, hunted by a vengeful assassin from Abu Dhabi to London to Tokyo and the Dominican Republic as they try to retrieve a highly advanced piece of espionage technology, and rescue the gifted hacker who created it. Furious 7 also bids a touching farewell to Paul Walker, an integral member of the Fast family. The film reunites franchise favorites Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black and introduces newcomersJason Statham (The Expendables franchise, The Transporter), Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, Gladiator),Tony Jaa (Ong-bak), Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones), Ronda Rousey (The Expendables 3) and Kurt Russell (Poseidon, Escape From New York). BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-rayTM: Extended EditionDeleted ScenesThe Cars of Furious: The car coordinator and his team join the cast and filmmakers for a closer look at the film's spectacular cars.Flying Cars: People jump out of planes all the time, but not while sitting behind the wheel of a car. This entertaining featurette shows how the Furious 7 team pulled off this jaw-dropping sequence.Tower Jumps: A look at how one of the most exciting stunt sequences of the film, the Abu Dhabi tower jumps, became a reality.Inside the Fight: A combination of fight training footage and interviews takes viewers inside the fierce hand-to-hand fights.Talking Fast: Director James Wan and the cast of Furious 7 break down the movie's most memorable moments and chat about how the Fast franchise has evolved over the years. "See You Again" Official Music Video Wiz Khalifa and Charlie PuthBLU-RAYTM and DVD BONUS FEATURES:Back to the Starting Line: Producer Neal Moritz, Chris Morgan and the cast join franchise newcomer director James Wan as they look back at how far the Franchise has come to bring the latest installment to life.Race Wars: Furious 7 brings the crew back to Race Wars, the iconic, fictional racing event from the very first film. Vin Diesel and a couple hundred friends are back for a full-throttle celebration of all things Fastwith special guest-star Iggy Azalea, behind-the-scenes footage of the cars, the sweat and the girls. Snatch and Grab: A behind the scenes look at shooting one of the premier action sequences in the franchise's history.Making of Fast & Furious Supercharged RideFor artwork, please log onto our website at www.ushepublicity.com Website: http://www.furious7.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FastandFurious Twitter: https://twitter.com/fastfurious Instagram: https://instagram.com/fastandfuriousmovie/ Hashtag: #Furious7SYNOPSISVin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast across the globe in their most gravity-defying and emotional adventure yet. Targeted by a cold-blooded black-ops assassin with a score to settle (Jason Statham), their only hope is to get behind the wheel again and secure an ingenious prototype tracking device. Facing their greatest threat yet in places as far away as Abu Dhabi and as familiar as the Los Angeles streets they call home, the crew must come together once again as a team, and as a family, to protect their own.FILMMAKERS:Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges,Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey and Nathalie Emmanuel with Kurt Russell andJason StathamDirected By: James WanWritten By: Chris MorganBased on Characters Created By: Gary Scott ThompsonProduced By: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Michael FottrellExecutive Produced By: Amanda Lewis, Samantha Vincent, Chris MorganDirectors of Photography: Stephen F. Windon, Marc SpicerProduction Designer: Bill BrzeskiEdited By: Christian Wagner, Dylan Highsmith, Kirk Morrim, Leigh Folsom BoydCostume Designer: Sanja Milkovic HaysMusic By: Brian TylerTECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY:Street Date: September 15, 2015Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentSelection Number: 61129709 (US)/ 61129714 (CDN)Layers: BD-50Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 2.40:1Rating: PG-13 for prolonged frenetic sequences of violence, action and mayhem, suggestive content and brief strong languageLanguages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French SubtitlesSound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish DTS Surround 5.1, French DTS Surround 5.1Run Time: 2 hours 18 minutesTECHNICAL INFORMATION DVDStreet Date: September 15, 2015Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentSelection Number: 61171054 (US)/ 61171433 (CDN)Layers: BD-50Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen, 2.40:1Rating: PG-13 for prolonged frenetic sequences of violence, action and mayhem, suggestive content and brief strong languageLanguages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French SubtitlesSound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1 Run Time: 2 hours 18 minutes

#Mission Impossible - Rogue NationMovie spies drive BMW?#

The BMW M3 in "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (03/2015). 2015 PARAMOUNT PICTURES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Air Interior Design # Boeing Business Jets, Embraer and Dassault AviationEthan Hunt (Tom Cruise) on the BMW S 1000 RR in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions (07/2015). 2015 PARAMOUNT PICTURES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Tom Cruise attends the world premiere of 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' at the Opera House (Wiener Staatsoper) on July 23, 2015 in Vienna, Austria (07/2015). (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for BMW)#

Simon Pegg and Tom Cruise arrive in the new BMW 7 Series at the world premiere of 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' at the Opera House (Wiener Staatsoper) on July 23, 2015 in Vienna, Austria (07/2015). (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for BMW)Merchandising America's national food, beverage and household brands struggle to regain favor in the hearts and minds of U.S. consumers for the fifth year in a row, according to Deloitte's annual American Pantry Study of more than 354 brands across 34 product categories.Nearly 3 in 4 (73 percent) consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories show an overall decline in their brands' "must-have" status, meaning that shoppers would purchase whether on sale or not. However, this year's study also showed a drop in store brands' appeal, improved consumer perceptions of the economy, and shoppers' willingness to pay a premium for attributes such as health and convenience which may signal a turning point that is set to further disrupt the CPG industry after years of consumer caution."This is a critical moment for consumer product companies," said Barb Renner, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. Consumer Products leader. "While the majority of consumers say they are committed to sustained frugality year after year, our findings point to early signs that they may finally be responding to a belated but increasingly strong economic recovery. It creates tremendous opportunities and risks for companies in this sector, given households' lack of commitment to national brands brought on by years of stretching dollars to the limit. Brands that get things right can use the economy's momentum to regain their place on consumers' shelves, but those that move too slowly could very well be left behind."While previous years of economic stagnation fueled consumers' interest in store brands, this year's study revealed that trend may be reversing as recession-weary consumers loosen their purse strings. The number of consumers who view store brands as a sacrifice (43 percent) jumped 10 percentage points, while fewer consumers (65 percent) indicate they are more open to trying store branded products, an eight percentage point decline.Moreover, roughly one-quarter (25 percent) of consumers indicate they are willing to pay 10 percent or more for a product that is new or innovative, and one-third (33 percent) will do so for a craft version of food or beverages.Digital paves the "path to purchase"According to the study, more than half (55 percent) of consumers turn to digital tools to research products, up from 45 percent last year, and ahead of the number who do so to compare prices (48 percent), which remained flat compared with last year. Additionally, 4 in 10 (37 percent) use devices to make shopping lists or meal plans. These behaviors signal multiple points to interact with people along the path to purchase outside of traditional discounts, from building today's list to planning next week's dinner.Consumer packaged goods companies should note that when it comes to online orders and delivery, there is a noticeable gap between consumers' interest levels and current activity. For example, 38 percent of consumers are interested in online grocery orders for in-store pick up, but only 11 percent already use this service. Similarly, 27 percent are interested in home delivery orders placed online for recurring purchases, but only 11 percent already use such a service. The study suggests there may be a shortage of services consumers seek, creating significant unmet demand that CPG companies can pursue for growth. Winning at the shelf: Price is just one toolUnderstanding the drivers of at-the-shelf purchases can help brands improve their promotional strategies and better connect with consumers, according to Deloitte's study. Roughly half (51 percent) of consumers make purchase decisions at the shelf, and while discounts and promotions are important, they are not the only deciding factor. When asked what triggers an impulse buy, 89 percent of shoppers cite discounted prices, but many also indicate that they bought an item because they remembered it when they spotted it in the store (81 percent), and nearly two-thirds (63 percent) say they did so because they wanted to try a new product. "Although price remains the single biggest factor influencing at-the-shelf purchases, many other aspects can also catch shoppers' attention," said Rich Nanda, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP and co-author of the study. "CPG companies should step back and consider challenging the status quo, rather than immediately resorting to discounts and promotions. Focusing more effort on non-price related triggers might seem risky in the short-term, but may improve long-term brand health, loyalty and margins."Health and wellness attributes also rank high on consumers' shopping lists. Nearly 9 in 10 consumers (86 percent) prefer convenient options that are also healthy, and 25 percent are willing to pay a 10 percent premium or more for healthier versions of a product. Further, 41 percent chose the product at the shelf because the label addressed their health and wellness concerns.For more information about the 2015 American Pantry Study, including in-depth survey findings, please visit:http://www.deloitte.com/us/AmericanPantry15. Follow at @DeloitteCB on Twitter, #AmericanPantry15.About the StudyThe "2015 American Pantry Study" was commissioned by Deloitte and conducted online by an independent research company in January 2015. The survey polled a sample of 4,013 consumers and has a margin of error of plus or minus two percentage points.About Deloitte's Consumer Products PracticeDeloitte is a leading presence in the consumer products industry, providing audit, consulting, risk management, financial advisory and tax services to more than 90 percent of the Fortune 500 consumer product companies. With more than 3,600 professionals in the consumer products practice, Deloitte delivers insights on the latest consumer product issues, effective practices, technology and operating procedures and serves companies across multiple categories including food and beverage, apparel and footwear, personal care and household products. For more information about Deloitte's consumer products practice, visit:http://www.deloitte.com/us/consumerproducts.As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Please seewww.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150622/224846-INFOLogo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/MM52028LOGO-a

#Merchandising #Retro Animation "Soho believes that great art should be available to everyone," said Sam Noyes from Soho Arts International. "We are honored to work with Don Oriolo and excited to help reintroduce the world to fun and antics of Felix the Cat.""Everywhere I go, people ask where they can purchase my Felix the Cat paintings," said Don Oriolo. "With this partnership with Soho Prints, my art featuring Felix will brighten more halls, more homes and more lives than I could ever imagine."

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#Earl G. Graves Award American Airlines Group has recognized four employees with the 2015 Earl G. Graves Award for Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion for their work in making a lasting impression in the workplace, in the community and as role models in diversity. These employees have made extraordinary efforts to reach out to groups of people within the company and in their surrounding communities, promoting a culture respectful of all genders, races, creeds and abilities.Mohamed El-Sharkawy, specialist Line Maintenance Training, PhoenixEl-Sharkawy has served as Chairman of the Arizona chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations for five years, where he encouraged dialogue, protected civil liberties, empowered American Muslims and built coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. He was instrumental in starting the interfaith, intercultural Bridges Employee Business Resource Group and played an integral role educating crew members on Muslim etiquette in preparation for the airline's route launch to Tel Aviv, Israel.Carla Fink, senior analyst Alliance Sales, Fort WorthFink's collaborative style and fluency in Japanese have made her a vital piece of our joint business dealings with our partner Japan Airlines. As part of the Allies in Youth development program, Fink leads trips to Russia and Eastern Europe to raise funds and awareness for orphans and works to help non-English speakers grow and excel. Fink is also the board vice president of the Family Matters Employee Business Resource Group and a key organizer of American's World Diversity Day.Ed Pizza, senior planner Tower Operations, ChicagoPizza was an integral part of the O'Hare Abilities Employee Business Resource Group's mock airport event that gave more than 50 families with autistic children the chance to experience the travel process. Participants went through ticket counter check-in, security, gate announcements, boarding and onboard announcements. Pizza also organized a project to recycle and donate worn American Airlines uniform coats to a local shelter for homeless veterans, and is an active supporter of Boy Scouts of America, where he educates children about recycling.Varita Shelton, representative Reservations Planning & Analysis, Raleigh-DurhamShelton is a key organizer for the annual Adopt-an-Island campaign for Antigua, Haiti and Puerto Rico, which donates items for local assistance organizations and helps refurbish buildings. Shelton is a member of several Employee Business Resource Groups.Since 2008, American Airlines has been honoring recipients with a diversity award for leadership in honor ofEarl G. Graves, a successful African-American businessman, entrepreneur and former board member of previous American Airlines parent company AMR Corp., who showed us that respecting and appreciating each other's differences is the right thing to do and is key to our continued success."American Airlines is extremely proud to recognize these employees for exceptional leadership in diversity," said Loral Blinde, American's vice president Human Resources. "This year's recipients are an integral part of the community and they bring their compassion and desire for inclusion to work every day."American's long-standing commitment to diversity is part of the company's culture of coordinated, collaborative teamwork and mutual respect and has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign and the Association of ERGs & Councils. For more information, please visit aa.com/diversity.About American Airlines Group American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for American Airlines and US Airways. Together with regional partners, operating as American Eagle and US Airways Express, the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. American is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily flights to 150 countries. This year American topped Fortune Magazine's list of best business turnarounds and its stock joined the S&P 500 index. Connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130208/DA56847LOGO

#HBCU Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) today signed a three-year agreement with the China Education Association for International exchange to form the HBCU Chinese Universities Collaboration Alliance (the Alliance). The Alliance is formed from 100 universities in the U.S. and China committed to providing opportunities for student and faculty exchanges between the two countries. The agreement was signed as a part of activities for the 6th Annual U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE) held at the State Department. The signing was witnessed by China's Vice Minister Hao Ping and U.S. Under Secretary Richard Stengel."For HBCUs, this important international education Alliance with Chinese universities offers opportunities for America's diverse students to study abroad, and better learn how to prepare themselves to participate in our highly competitive and evolving globalized world," said Dr. David Wilson, president of Morgan State University, and Chairman of the HBCU Network. "Today's event is the culmination of much hard work and evolving relationships, beginning in 2013 with high-level introductions in Beijing by the China-U.S. Exchange Foundation."The agreement and official formation of the Alliance solidifies the 1,000 scholarships awarded to HBCU students by China's Vice Premier Madam Liu Yandong in November 2013. The financial commitment from the Chinese government covers the cost of tuition, room and board for 1,000 students from HBCUs to study inChina, effective fall 2014 and is valued at between $1.2 million USD to $5 million USD within four years.The HBCU China Scholarship Network was formed in 2014 to facilitate implementation of the scholarships. To date, there are 43 HBCUs in the Network, and it is managed by Wilson Global Communications.Wilson Global Communications is one of the leading international public relations and communications consulting firms specializing in strategic cross-cultural relationship building services between the United Statesand various countries in Africa and Europe, China, and Brazil.http://wilsonglobalcommunications.com/american-students-to-receive-expanded-access-to-international-education-opportunities-as-hbcus-solidify-partnerships-with-chinese-universities/

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#HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer - the ideal global marketplace to launch or to source the latest Spring/Summer collections, will take place from 6-9 July 2015 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Entering the 22nd edition, the trade fair is expecting around 1,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions. The fashion event presents to industry players a golden opportunity to converge and share market trends and intelligence. As the fashion hub of Asia, Hong Kong hosts exhibitors from all over the world to showcase collections with a cosmopolitan blend of the best of East and West. Creating a global overview of style trends for the coming seasons, the Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer opens up opportunities for market expansion with reference to the attendance of nearly 17,000 buyers from 71 countries and regions in the 2014 edition. The result attests to the strong industry support for the show. This year, the Fashion Week adopts the theme Tribal Safari Into the Wild. Traditional tribal elements are used to create a fusion of cultural heritage, natural purity and surprising modernity, bringing a unique and fresh ambiance to the fair. To optimise buyers sourcing experience, various theme zones are designed according to different fashion categories. For example, the largest zone Fashion Gallery which puts designer labels and top brands on stage, is designed in response to consumers demand for items with recognisable brands and decent quality. Innovative garments will be featured in International Fashion Designers Showcase. Men are increasingly concerned about the clothes coming to their wardrobes. According to Mintel, global luxury mens wear sales will reach US$18 trillion in 2016 compared with US$16 trillion dollars in 2012. The zone Men In Style are set up to cater to the markets needs. Apart from menswear, another major driving force of clothing market appears to be the children in the coming years, particularly in the traditional markets. According to the Global Industry Analysts, the global market for childrens wear is expected to reach US$173.6 billion by the year 2017. In light of the economic recovery, parents are becoming more willing and able to pamper their children with more exquisite apparel. Besides, the growing awareness on health and quality of life increases the demand for functional clothing. Along with the rapid development of functional clothing innovation, apparel with various functions can easily be found in the market. Hence, Infant & Childrens Wear and Active & Swim Wear are set up in Fashion Week accordingly. Other zones include Emporium de Mode, World of Fashion Accessories, Handbags Select, Fabrics & Yarn and more. A series of fashion shows and runway parades will go alongside the Fashion Week, unveiling new apparel collections in a lively and vivid way. Local new design force is also ready to show international buyers their made-in-Hong-Kong creativity by staging the highlighted show FASHIONALLY. Desirable brand names will introduce their newest offerings in the visual splendour of the Brand Collection shows. Apart from sourcing, the Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer is also a perfect platform to gather industry information. The top trend forecasters such as WGSN Group and Fashion Snoops are in attendance to speak at seminars, while Buyers Forum brings insights into various markets from buyers perspectives. Highlighted this year is the full day symposium on textile innovation and technology co-organised with the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA).- See more at: http://www.hktdc.com/fair/hkfashionweekss-en/s/8189-For_Press/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Fashion-Week-for-Spring-Summer/Press-Release-22-April-2015.html#sthash.qR3Kqsl3.dpuf#HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair

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#CDMX-Mexico BaloonMEXICO CITY, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As a part of the promotional activities carried out by the Mexico City Tourism Promotion Fund (Fondo Mixto de Promocion Turistica del Distrito Federal), the first hot air balloon with the CDMX-Mexico City Brand was launched this week at the "Altar a la Patria" on the Bosque deChapultepec (forest), in Mexico's capital city. The 75-foot balloon took flight on a journey to participate in some of the world's most important balloon festivals in destinations across Europe and North America including stops in Reno, Nevada and Albuquerque, New Mexico over the next few months.Spectators can view the CDMX Balloon in the following destinations over the course of its July November schedule:Igualada, Spain - July 8 to 12Lorraine, France - July 24 to August 2Bristol, England August 6 to 9Berneveld, Netherlands August 19 to 22Reno, Nevada, USA September 11 to 13Albuquerque, New Mexico - October 3 to 11Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico - November 13 to 16.The CDMX hot air balloon is being piloted by Mariel Merino, a Mexican pilot with expansive experience in balloon flight and who holds certifications from the DGAC Mexico and the Federal Aviation Administration. With this initiative, the Mexico City Tourism Promotion Fund aims to spread awareness of the Mexico City brand and its draw as a cosmopolitan destination offering vast culture and history as well as world-class gastronomy, arts, architecture and design, and as a location ripe for meetings and convention business.According to a study released by Saffron Consultants UK, published in the London newspaper, The Guardian,Mexico City is already one of the most important city brands around the world, ranking 17th place of 57 brands, above cities like Buenos Aires, Berlin and Tokyo. For more information on travel to Mexico City, visit http://mxcity.mx/en/.Mexico City is the country's premier tourism destination, welcoming more than 12.5 million visitors a year. The ancient capital offers a vibrant, contemporary culture that combines pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern influences that span nearly seven centuries. With more than 150 museums and more than 180 galleries, 30 distinct archaeological and historic sites, the city is a mecca of fine art and treasures that speak to its vast history. The Mexico City Tourism Promotion Fund (Fondo Mixto de Promocion Turistica del Distrito Federal) supports and enhances city tourism. For more information and daily updates please visit/follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MexicoCityLive) and Twitter (@MexicoCityLive).

#NASA NASA will send an international crew to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean this summer to prepare for future deep space missions during the 14-day NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) 20 expedition slated to begin July 20.NEEMO 20 will focus on evaluating tools and techniques being tested for future spacewalks on a variety of surfaces and gravity levels ranging from asteroids to the moons of Mars and the Martian surface."The NEEMO team is particularly excited about this mission as it is a huge milestone to have achieved 20 missions at Aquarius over the past 15 years," NEEMO Project Lead Bill Todd said. "Living and working in the highly operational, isolated and extreme environment of the aquatic realm has provided significant science and engineering for the benefit of human spaceflight. It has also clearly proven to be as close to spaceflight as is possible here on Earth."The mission will test time delays in communications due to the distance of potential mission destinations. The crew also will assess hardware sponsored by the European Space Agency (ESA) that allows crew members to read the next step in a procedure without taking their hands or eyes away from the task using a tablet, a smartphone and a head-mounted interface.ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano will command the NEEMO 20 mission aboard the Aquarius laboratory. Parmitano flew in space during Expeditions 36 and 37 aboard the International Space Station in 2013, where he spent 166 days living and working in the extreme environment of microgravity. He conducted two spacewalks on his first spaceflight.Parmitano will be joined by NASA astronaut Serena Aunon, NASA EVA Management Office engineer David Coan and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Norishige Kanai.The NEEMO crew and two professional habitat technicians will live 62 feet (19 meters) below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean in Florida International University's Aquarius Reef Base undersea research habitat 6.2 miles (5.4 nautical miles) off the coast of Key Largo, Florida.For more information about NEEMO, the crews and links to follow the mission on Facebook and Twitter, visit:http://www.nasa.gov/neemo

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#Bradford Williams, Global Technology Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global public relations firms, has appointed Bradford Williams chair of its Global Technology practice. Williams will oversee the practice across regions, including strategic client counsel and continuing to strengthen Weber Shandwick's position as a leader in technology. He previously served as president of the Technology practice's North America region.With more than 25 years of corporate communications and marketing experience, Williams has been a catalyst of growth for the North America Technology practice since joining Weber Shandwick in 2012. He also served as acting general manager of the agency's San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices in 2013 and 2014, directing major account wins and significantly advancing the offices' growth. Williams has been instrumental in leading several key client wins and is a senior counselor to a number of the agency's clients. Under his leadership, theNorth America region also has deepened its digital capabilities for technology clients."Brad's talents are unmatched when it comes to helping the world's leading brands tell their stories and navigate an incredibly dynamic and ever-changing technology landscape," said Gail Heimann, president, Weber Shandwick. "He has made a significant impact on the Technology practice and our firm as a whole since taking the helm as North America leader. I'm certain that his extraordinary leadership will deliver high value to us and our clients as he steps into this global role.""I'm deeply committed to making Weber Shandwick the preeminent communications partner for technology companies worldwide," Williams said. "I'm very proud to be leading an incredibly talented and diverse global team that continually challenges itself to deliver breakthrough strategic and creative thinking for our clients. I'm excited to continue our agency's strong growth while enabling our clients to tell their stories more effectively at a time when the technology landscape is more dynamic and unpredictable than ever."Prior to joining Weber Shandwick, Williams served as a senior communications executive for global technology companies including eBay, Yahoo!, Verisign and Gateway. In these roles, Williams directed corporate and brand positioning, elevated the companies' industry and thought leadership profiles, served as a corporate spokesman, and counseled senior management through high-profile investor, regulatory and legal issues.About Weber ShandwickWeber Shandwick is a leading global public relations firm with offices in 81 countries. The firm's diverse team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers and campaign activators has won the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative approaches and impactful work, including being honored as an Ad Age A-List Agency in 2014 and 2015, PRWeek's 2015 Global Agency of the Year and The Holmes Report's2014 Global Agency of the Year. Weber Shandwick and its Prime unit have won a combined 23 Cannes Lions since 2009. Weber Shandwick was also named a Best Place to Work by Ad Age in 2014 and PRWeek in 2013 and 2014. The firm deploys deep expertise across sectors and specialty areas, including consumer marketing, corporate reputation, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, corporate social responsibility, financial communications and crisis management, using proprietary social, digital and analytics methodologies. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visithttp://www.webershandwick.com.

#Almond https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/csx-named-best-place-to-work-in-it-for-third-consecutive-year-300104121.htmlODESTO, CAAs part of an ongoing commitment to next-generation farming, the Almond Board of Californiawill discuss more than $2.5 million on Thursday in upcoming production and environmental research. In the last two decades, industry-funded research has translated to innovative production practices, allowing almond growers to reduce the amount of water they use per pound of almonds by 33 percent1. Almond Board CEORichard Waycott and Director of Agricultural Affairs Bob Curtis will host the press conference to discuss the program and answer questions. 1 University of California. UC Drought Management. Feb. 2010. Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN. FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper 66 Crop yield in response to water. 2012. Almond Board of California. Almond Almanac 1990-94, 2000-14.Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150624/225398LOGO/PRNewswire -- June 24, 2015/SOURCE Almond Board of California

Richard Waycott, CEO, Almond Board of CaliforniaBob Curtis, Director, Agricultural Affairs, Almond Board of California#Ketchum Leading global public relations agencyKetchum was honored with a Bronze Cannes Lion award for work on behalf of Fashion Revolution during the PR Lions award ceremony, which was held last night at the 62nd annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France. This latest award brings the firm's total to 15 Cannes Lions."The Cannes Lion represents the very best in creative marketing from across the globe, and it's thrilling to see the names of our client's campaign engraved on that trophy," said Rob Flaherty, senior partner, CEO and president of Ketchum. "I am proud that Ketchum was not only one of the first PR firms to win a Cannes Lion award in 2009, but six years later we continue to be recognized not just among other PR firms but among firms across the entire marketing communications spectrum."Ketchum, Fashion Revolution and BBDO Group Germany won the Bronze PR Lion for "The 2-Euro T-Shirt A Social Experiment" in the Charity and Not-for-Profit category.Ketchum and its clients also were shortlisted in an additional 11 categories across four award programs PR, Promo & Activation, Creative Effectiveness and Outdoor:PR LionsAUDIENCE TARGETING AND ENGAGEMENT"Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger YES, YES, YES"Wendy's with VML and KetchumAUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORT"The Dancing Traffic Light"Daimler AG with BBDO Group Germany and Ketchum PleonCELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT"Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger YES, YES, YES"Wendy's with VML and KetchumCHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT"Unpaid Spokesperson"truth campaign with Ketchum, 72andSunny and AssemblyEVENTS AND EXPERIENTIAL"The 2-Euro T-Shirt A Social Experiment"Fashion Revolution with Ketchum Pleon and BBDO Group GermanyEVENTS AND EXPERIENTIAL"The Dancing Traffic Light"Daimler AG with BBDO Group Germany and Ketchum PleonINTEGRATED CAMPAIGN LED BY PR"Cheeteau"Frito-Lay with KetchumRESPONSE/REAL-TIME ACTIVITY (INCLUDING CROWDSOURCING)"#APearForAnApple"Samsung Electronics Belgium with Ketchum and Content CowboysPromo & Activation LionsUSE OF PROMOTIONAL EVENTS AND STUNTS"The 2-Euro T-Shirt A Social Experiment"Fashion Revolution with BBDO Group Germany, Ketchum and UNIT9Creative Effectiveness Lions"Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger YES, YES, YES"Wendy's with VML, Ketchum, Starcom Mediavest Group and Liquid 9Outdoor LionsINTERACTIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES"The 2-Euro T-Shirt A Social Experiment"Fashion Revolution with BBDO Group Germany, Ketchum and UNIT9The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity was established in 1954 and is generally viewed as the pinnacle event of the annual awards season for the global communications industry. A delegate from Ketchum or one of its affiliate agencies has served on the PR Lions jury since 2009, the first year public relations was included in the competition.In 2009, Ketchum was honored with one of the first-ever Gold PR Lions for its "Hagen-Dazs Loves Honey Bees" campaign in the Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Issues category. In 2011, Ketchum, as part of OneVoice, won a Silver PR Lion in the Technology and Manufacturing category on behalf of Philips for its "Parallel Lines" campaign. In 2013, Ketchum won seven PR Lions and two Promo & Activation Lions across nine different categories. And in 2014, Ketchum won two PR Lions and one Promo & Activation Lion across three categories.The Cannes Lions are the latest in a series of top honors recently awarded to Ketchum. Earlier this month, Ketchum won four Silver Anvil awards, bringing its all-time total to 163, more than any other firm. In May, Ketchum won a total of 10 SABRE Awards at the Americas and EMEA SABRE Awards events. In March, Ketchum and its clients won two awards at the PRWeek Awards in New York, and in April the firm won Global Non-profit Campaign of the Year at the PRWeek Global Awards in London.62nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, June 21 to 27, 2015, Cannes, FranceThe International Festival of Creativity, also known as Cannes Lions, is the world's leading celebration of creativity in communications. Founded in 1954, the Festival takes place every June in Cannes, France. As the most prestigious international annual advertising and communications awards, over 37,500 entries from all over the world are showcased and judged at the Festival. Winning companies receive the highly coveted Lion trophy, a global benchmark of creative excellence, for Film, Print, Outdoor, Interactive, Radio, Design, Product Design, Promo & Activation, Film Craft, Mobile, Branded Entertainment and Integrated advertising, as well as the best Media, Direct, PR, Titanium, Creative Effectiveness, Creative Data and Innovation ideas. The Festival is also the only truly global meeting place for advertisers, advertising and communication professionals. More than 12,000 delegates from 95 countries attend a week-long program of exhibitions, screenings and talks by worldwide thought leaders. As the networking and learning opportunity of the year, Cannes Lions is the must-attend event for anyone involved in brand communications.About KetchumKetchum is a leading global communications firm with operations in more than 70 countries across six continents. The winner of 15 Cannes Lions and an unprecedented four PRWeek Campaign of the Year Awards, Ketchum partners with clients to deliver strategic programming, game-changing creative and measurable results that build brands and reputations. For more information on Ketchum, a part of the DAS Group of Companies, visit www.ketchum.com.About the DAS Group of CompaniesThe DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

#5W Public - 5W Public Relations was presented with a Silver Stevie Award in the Agency of the Year category in The 13th Annual American Business Awards in Chicago this week. This award marks the third consecutive year that 5WPR has been honored with an Agency of the Year award in the ABA program. The American Business Awards are the nation's premier business awards program.5W Public Relations (5WPR) is a top 20 independently owned public relations agency specializing in a number of practice areas including B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Technology, Travel & Hospitality); B2B (Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, CSR, Sustainability Communications); Public Affairs; Government Relations; and Crisis Communications."We are very excited to have been honored with a Silver Stevie Award as Agency of the Year," said Ronn Torossian, 5W Public Relations CEO. "As an agency, we have remained committed to growing our service offerings to match clients' changing business needs as the marketing and communications landscape evolves. This award is a testament to our success in achieving that goal and remaining a best in class partner for our clients agency-wide."About 5W Public Relations: 5W Public Relations is an award-winning, full-service firm known for innovative programs that engage with businesses, individuals and ideas. With over 120 driven professionals serving clients in industries spanning Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit, Corporate Communications and Reputation Management, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Strategy, 5W PR provides leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-oriented approach to communications. 5W's creative campaigns, client results and exceptional team members have earned they agency multiple awards from industry organizations including PR Agency of the Year, PR Executive of the Year, Product Launch of the Year, Business to Business Program of the Year, Digital/Social Media Campaign of the Year and more.About The Stevie AwardsStevie Awards are conferred in six programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 10,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 60 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

#CSXJACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As a result of CSX's ongoing commitment to excellence and quality in the Information Technology (IT) workplace, the company was named a "Best Place to Work in IT" by IDG's Computerworld for the third consecutive year. The company ranked 31 among large organizations receiving high marks for employee training and engagement."At CSX, we know that our people are the key to our continued success, and we work hard to create an environment where they can thrive," said Kathleen Brandt, president of CSX Technology. "Our dedicated team of IT professionals supports the company's business goals by creating innovative technology solutions that promote safety, foster excellent customer service and continue to drive efficiency for employees and our operations."The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, training and retention. In addition, Computerworld conducts extensive surveys of IT workers, and their responses factor heavily into the rankings."The 100 organizations on Computerworld's 2015 Best Places to Work in IT list realize that attracting and retaining a highly-skilled technology workforce leads to competitive advantage," said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. "In a tight market for tech talent, these outstanding employers attract the best and brightest IT pros with generous salaries and top-drawer benefits, then deepen their teams' engagement with challenging, business-critical projects built around cutting-edge technologies. As a result, these winning organizations are best positioned to take advantage of the digital transformation sweeping through every industry."The "Best Places to Work in IT" feature appears in the June 22 issue of Computerworld and online atwww.computerworld.com.About CSXCSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available atwww.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).

#BLOOMBERG BIG LAW BUSINESSNEW YORK, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bloomberg BNA today announced it would be hosting its first Bloomberg Big Law Business Summit, which builds on Big Law Business, a leading provider of news, analysis and commentary on the legal profession. The summit will provide an inside look at the trends behind the delivery of legal service and feature some of the nation's most influential in-house counsel and law firm leaders and is taking place at the Apella in New York City on Wednesday, July 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.with a reception to follow. For complimentary registration and event information, click here. To follow the event on Twitter, use #BigLawSummit."Since launching only a few months ago, the Big Law Business site has become a go-to resource for legal industry leaders thanks to its engaging and timely news, insights and perspectives, including numerous interviews with the top minds in Big Law and in-depth analysis of the key developments impacting Big Law," said Scott Mozarsky, President, Cross Platform Division, Bloomberg BNA. "This Summit provides a unique opportunity for attendees and thought leaders to engage in dialogue around critical issues affecting the Business of Law."The Summit is for top decision-makers in the legal industry, including chief legal officers, in-house counsel, managing partners, and law firm business development, marketing and IT executives, as well as consultants and legal technology firms. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other industry leaders and gain insight and intelligence to meet new challenges and take advantage of new opportunities in today's legal marketplace. The event expands upon the content available on Big Law Business, the online community that helps law firm executives and in-house counsel address opportunities and challenges created by accelerated disruption in the legal market related to the business of law. Speakers include:Brackett Denniston, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, General Electric CompanyH. Rodgin Cohen, Senior Chairman, Sullivan & CromwellDavid G. Leitch, Group Vice President and General Counsel, Ford Motor CompanySeth Zachary, Chairman, Paul HastingsKim Koopersmith, Chairperson, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldDavid Levine, General Counsel, Bloomberg LPSteve Reich, General Counsel for the Americas, Deutsche Bank AGJami McKeon, Chairperson, Morgan, Lewis & BockiusSabine Chalmers, Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer, Anheuser-Busch InBevRichard DeScherer, Chief Legal Officer, Bloomberg LPChrista D'Alimonte, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Viacom, Inc.Mei Lin Kwan-Gett, Deputy General Counsel and Head of Global Litigation, CitiCraig Silliman, Executive Vice President for Public Policy and General Counsel, Verizon CommunicationsCliff Dutton, Senior Vice President & Director of Strategies and eDiscovery, AIGRoger Meltzer, Global Co-Chairman and Co-Chairman (Americas), DLA Piper J. Stephen Poor, Chairman & Partner, Seyfarth ShawGreg McCaffery, CEO and President, Bloomberg BNAKathryn Ruemmler, Partner and Global Co-Chair, White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice, Latham & WatkinsFor additional information and complimentary registration, click here.You can follow Big Law Business on Twitter and LinkedIn. About Bloomberg BNABloomberg BNA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, is a leading source of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals. Its network of more than 2,500 reporters, correspondents, and leading practitioners delivers expert analysis, news, practice tools, and guidance the information that matters most to professionals. Bloomberg BNA's authoritative coverage spans a full range of legal practice areas, including tax & accounting, labor & employment, intellectual property, banking & securities, employee benefits, health care, privacy & data security, human resources, and environment, health & safety.

# Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy YardPHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern decor. State-of-the-art amenities. Exceptional customer service. Guests of Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard have spoken, and the world's largest travel site has listened.TripAdvisor, with 225 million reviews covering more than 4.9 million accommodations, restaurants and attractions in 45 countries, has honored one of the newest hotels in South Philadelphia with a 2015 Certificate of Excellence award. The prestigious accolade, now in its fifth year, takes into account the quality, quantity and recency of guest opinions submitted on TripAdvisor as well as the Philadelphia Navy Yard hotel's tenure and ranking on the site's Popularity Index. To receive the honor, Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard maintained an overall TripAdvisor rating of at least four out of five in the last 12 months.Guests praised the hotel near South Street Philadelphia for exceeding their expectations with "beautiful architecture," "stylish decor," "to-die-for bedding" and "an amazing fitness center." In addition to thoughtful amenities, visitors also expressed satisfaction in the hotel's superior service. TripAdvisor user Lys1123 fromPennsylvania wrote: "The staff was all so very welcoming and makes you feel at home." MrBoots from New Jersey shared a similar opinion, stating: "This was the best Marriott I've stayed at to date. What struck me most was the attitude of the employees. Every single one was cheery, personable and ready to help in any way.""It gives us great pleasure to receive this award from TripAdvisor," said Derek Beckman, general manager of Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard. "As a fairly new hotel, it feels great to read reviews and know we've made such a positive, lasting impression on our guests. We look forward to continuing to exceed their expectations with the best service."For off-site adventures, travelers are in the perfect location for fueling fun. As the only Marriott hotel boasting easy access to Wells Fargo Arena, Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park, sports lovers will have a game to cheer on year-round. Outside of the sports world, explore beautiful landmarks including the Liberty Bell. The Navy Yard also houses plenty of restaurants and activities to please visitors of all ages.On top of first-rate service, the hotel in South Philadelphia promises visitors a stylish retreat designed with today's travelers in mind. Chic accommodations are complete with contemporary furniture, stunning art work and pleasant pops of color. Tech-savvy travelers can stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, while those wishing to catch up on some Zzzs can slumber on thick mattress dressed with luxury bedding.Outside of the rooms, guests can catch up on work with one of the Mac computers in the business center, indulge in a healthy meal or evening cocktail at The Bistro Eat. Drink. Connect. or get a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness center.About Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy YardCourtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard at 1001 Intrepid Ave. in Philadelphia, PA, is near Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park and the Liberty Bell. The hotel features 5 floors with 164 rooms, 8 suites, 3 meeting rooms with 1,838 square feet of total event space, a bistro and fitness center. For information, visitwww.courtyardPHLNavyYard.com or call 1-215-644-9200.Join Marriott Rewards now and earn points that can be redeemed for free hotel stays and room upgrades at 3,800 hotels in over 70 countries.Learn more about Courtyard and Marriott International Inc.

#Philadelphia Navy Yards Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard has received TripAdvisor's 2015 Certificate of Excellence award for earning rave guest reviews and maintaining an overall rating of at least four out of five over the last 12 months. For information, visitwww.courtyardPHLNavyYard.com or call 1-215-644-9200. (PRNewsFoto/Courtyard Philadelphia South at)

#Simon Launch Simon, the global leader in retail real estate and omni-channel retail, today announced the winners of the inaugural 'Simon Launch' retail startup competition.The winning startups, selected from more than 300 applications, are:LimeSpot Solutions, a personalization engine for ecommerce that utilizes the power of advanced machine learning, social network profiles/history, and behavioral analysis.Rank & Style, simplifying shopping by bringing consumers unbiased, data-driven 'Top Ten' lists of the best fashion and beauty products.SKU IQ, technology that syncs real-time inventory across in-store point of sale systems, warehouse management systems, and e-commerce platforms and marketplaces.Winners of the 'Simon Launch' competition have received a co-investment from Simon Venture Group and Plug and Play, a global investor and technology accelerator, and have been accepted into Plug and Play's Retail Accelerator Program in Silicon Valley."The high levels of interest and participation in this competition illustrate the excitement around next-generation retail technologies," said J. Skyler Fernandes, Managing Director of Simon Venture Group. "We are particularly excited to be working with our 'Simon Launch' winners and are committed to helping them grow and become even more successful."With the success of the inaugural 'Simon Launch', a second competition is already underway with applications being accepted now through July 5, 2015. Candidates can apply at www.SimonVentureGroup.com . Winners of the second 'Simon Launch' will receive an investment from Simon Venture Group and Plug and Play Ventures, be accepted into Plug and Play's Retail Accelerator program in Silicon Valley, receive free office space for a year at a Simon property, mentorship from Simon Plug and Play, and other industry experts, and be eligible for follow-on investments.Simon Venture Group, which recently celebrated its first anniversary, currently has 18 portfolio companies. Some of these include:Augmate, a platform for building enterprise applications for wearable devices, focused on deskless workers, including those in the retail, warehouse, and logistics space.Deliv, a same-day and on-demand delivery platform for retail.Fashion Project, an online clothing donation platform and a marketplace for buying clothes for up to 90% off.Fuhu, creator of the nabi tablet, the world's first Android tablet built for kids.Jifiti, an app and platform for simplifying the gifting process.Le Tote, an online clothing rental platform.Miner, the "everywhere store," aggregating brands and locations to create a localized ecommerce shopping experience.Sensity, an Internet of Things Network that is connected over lighting infrastructure where multiple sensors and apps can be deployed.ShopKick, a geo-targeted offers and rewards app.Union Station, bridesmaid dresses for rent and groomsmen accessories.Ziploop, a mobile smart wallet."Simon Venture Group is unique to the industry and underscores our commitment to investing in retail innovation," added Mikael Thygesen, Chief Marketing Officer of Simon.About SimonSimon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

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LimeSpot Solutions, a personalization engine for ecommerce that utilizes the power of advanced machine learning, social network profiles/history, and behavioral analysis.Rank & Style, simplifying shopping by bringing consumers unbiased, data-driven 'Top Ten' lists of the best fashion and beauty products.SKU IQ, technology that syncs real-time inventory across in-store point of sale systems, warehouse management systems, and e-commerce platforms and marketplaces. Simon Venture Group Plug and Play,

Plug and Play's Retail Accelerator Program #DocuSign Inc. SAN FRANCISCO, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DocuSign Inc. (DocuSign) is pleased to announce thatChairman and CEO Keith Krach was recognized for his "dedication, brilliance, creativity and gumption" by Ernst & Young as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Northern California Region for Cloud Services. This is the second award Krach has received from the esteemed organization. Krach was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year nationally in 2000."Keith is a world-class entrepreneur," said Mary Meeker, General Partner at KPCB. "He has been a pioneer in robotics, e-commerce and digital business. Keith is an especially passionate, visionary and customer-centric team builder and leader. His efforts in helping build DocuSign have been impressive and the company continues to evolve from its core electronic signature product to a leader in digital transaction management.""Keith is well known for pioneering B2B commerce by building the Ariba network, where today nearly $1 trillionof commerce is transacted annually," said Pete Solvik, Managing Director, Sigma West. "He is now pioneering Digital Transaction Management with The DocuSign Global Trust Network, empowering anyone to transact anything, anytime, anywhere, on any device securely. Krach is a true leader of high performance teams who takes pride in surrounding himself with people smarter than him.""I'm humbled and it's a privilege to personally accept the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award on behalf of DocuSign," said Keith Krach, DocuSign Chairman and CEO. "What I love about DocuSign is it's a high performance team, it's a noble cause, and we have a tremendous opportunity to change how business is done and how people live their lives."Krach joined DocuSign as Chairman of the Board in 2010 and took on the role of CEO in 2011. Krach leads DocuSign's high performance team to empower organizations large and small to go fully digital. Today, DocuSign serves more than 100,000 customers and more than 50 million users in 188 countries with more than 50,000 new unique users joining The DocuSign Global Trust Network everyday.Prior to DocuSign, Krach co-founded Ariba and served as Chairman and CEO. He is widely recognized as pioneering B2B Commerce and was honored with the Technology Pioneer Award at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Today, nearly $1 trillion of commerce is transacted through the Ariba network.Krach started his career at GM as the company's youngest-ever Vice President. He then joined the founding team of Rasna Corporation, which was sold to Parametric Technologies. Rasna transformed the mechanical computer-aided engineering (CAE) industry and Krach was recognized as an early pioneer within the robotics industry.Krach earned his B.S. degree in Engineering at Purdue University and his MBA at Harvard. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees at Purdue University. Krach is also the Former Chairman of the Board at Angie's List, former International President of Sigma Chi Fraternity, and one of the early founders and board members at XOJet.Recognized globally in 145 cities and 60 countries, EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year honors outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership, and achievement. The group of leading entrepreneurs were selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, private capital investors and other regional business leaders. They were revealed at a special gala onJune 11, 2015 at The Fairmont, San Francisco.More information on the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards may be found at www.ey.com/US/en/About-us/Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneur-Of-The-Year. Individuals and organizations interested in DocuSign may visitwww.docusign.com. Contacts:Gregor PerottoDocuSign+1 (206) 576-8081media@docusign.comAbout DocuSign, Inc.DocuSign is The Global Standard for Digital Transaction Management. Global enterprises, business departments, individual professionals, and consumers have standardized on DocuSign, with more than 50,000 new users joining The DocuSign Global Network every day. Today, that network includes more than 50 million users in 188 countries. DocuSign's DTM platform supports legally compliant electronic and digital signature processes tailored to meet requirements globally with localization in 43 languages. Companies and individuals DocuSign to accelerate transaction times to increase speed to results, reduce costs, increase security and compliance, and delight customers across nearly every industry from financial services, insurance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, communications, real estate, retail, and consumer goods to higher education, non-profit and others as well as every business department, including sales, finance, operations, procurement, HR/staffing, legal, and customer support. For more information, visit www.docusign.com or call 877.720.2040 FREE. Visit the DocuSign blog at www.docusign.com/blog and follow DocuSign on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries. Visit us at ey.com/us/sgf, or follow @EY_EOY.Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150623/225100 Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140904/143283

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#ToshibaAGENCY CONTACT:COMPANY CONTACT:Lisa Gillette-MartinDeborah ChalmersMCA Public RelationsToshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.Tel.: (650) 968-8900, ext. 115Tel.: (408) 526-2454lgmartin@mcapr.comdeborah.chalmers@taec.toshiba.comToshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced a small-sized motor driver IC for DC brushed motors used in vehicle engine applications such as electronic throttles and valve controls. The new TB9051FTG, housed in a small, flat 6mm x 6mm P-QFN28 package, employs double-diffused MOSFET (DMOS FET) transistors as driver circuits.As with its recently announced line of DMOS FET transistor arrays, Toshiba selected DMOS FET devices for the TB9051FTG driver circuits. As these devices do not require base current biasing, they have virtually no input current, which lets them process high current density per device area with low on-resistance. This enables low output voltage drop in turn, allowing the new motor driver IC to operate with a high degree of efficiency."These new motor driver ICs, due to their small size and underlying technology, have the flexibility to enable control of a range of automotive electronics not only engine applications, which are the primary target, but also other on-board systems, such as wing mirrors and trunk locks, operating at up to 5 amps," said Deepak Mithani, senior director, Mixed-Signal Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "Moreover, because user safety is paramount, Toshiba has carried out a range of functional safety analyses to simulate various system failures, and we supply this documentation to our customers to further support their design-in process."The new TB9051FTG motor driver IC features a single, H-bridge channel and ultra-low on-resistance of 0.34 ohm (H-side + L-side, max). Its two power supplies, VBAT and VCC, operate at 4.5V to 28V and 4.5V to 5.5V, respectively. Control functions include motor-related (forward, reverse, brake), as well as PWM control, current limit control, H-side current monitor, diagnosis output and power-on-reset (POR) circuit. Built-in detection circuits include over current, over heat, and low/high voltage.Availability Sample shipments will start in September 2015, with mass production scheduled to start in October 2016.*About TAEC Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers, wireless components, mobile peripheral devices, advanced materials and medical tubes that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, industrial applications, enterprise solutions and more.Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's sixth largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2014 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Estimates, December 2014). Founded in Tokyo in 1875, Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site atwww.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm. 2015 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifi