A low-cost and family-friendly alternative to the concurrent Austin City Limits Festival, ScoutJam is an adventurous wonderland of outdoor activities and captivating learning opportunities for every parent and child. Activities will include outdoor activities such as fishing, mountain boarding, archery, and water sports. Indoor activities, including guitar lessons, food tastings, sumo wrestling, bungee runs and chemistry lab experiments, are sure to elicit wide-eyed exclamations of joy as well. Meanwhile a rock concert, wildlife exhibits, aviation technology displays and historical re-enactments are sure to educate and inspire through a fun and multi-sensory approach to teaching.

The event is the Capitol Area Council’s largest yet, and is intended to grow community awareness about the Boy Scouts of America programs offered locally. These include Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturing. Sea Scouts and Venturing are unique in that they are available to young women and men between the ages of 14 and 20. Current Scouts in attendance of ScoutJam will also have the chance to earn activity badges, and Eagle Scouts will gather from all over the world to celebrate their common bond.

Event sponsors include the Academy Sports and Outdoors, American Chemistry Society, AMS Pictures, A+ Federal Credit Union, AT&T, Austin Toros, Cerqa, Covert Chevrolet, Dandy Idea, Gibson/Epiphone Guitar, HEB, REI, Safe Kids Austin and Whole Earth Provision Company. Of these sponsors, the Toros, as well as Gibson and Epiphone Guitars will be actively participating in basketball throws and music lessons for the youngsters. Covert Chevrolet will be displaying electric and hybrid cars in a forum about alternative transportation technologies.

“For the past 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has helped young boys grow into great men,” stated Charles Mead, the Council’s Director of Public Relations, while explaining the significance of this event. “Now, more than ever, we have the opportunity to make an impact on our community by helping kids from all walks of life gain confidence and finish school, allowing them to develop into successful adults.” To the Boy Scouts, celebrating the past is about making a real difference for the future of our country by creating opportunity for all of our nation’s youth.

To join the Boy Scouts of America, Capitol Area Council in this celebration, register online at http://www.ScoutJam2010.org. Early bird tickets will receive a five-dollar discount through September 24th, and tickets can also be purchased onsite on the day of the event.

About Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
For the past 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has been the most successful national youth program in American History. Austin’s local Capitol Area Council continues this legacy by combining fun, adventure and values to help its approximately 22,000 young members become better, stronger, more confident community members. A variety of activities are offered for both young boys and teenage boys and girls through Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Sea Scouting and Venturing Programs. These programs help young people develop the self-esteem and tools they need to become the future leaders and active citizens that our country needs.

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“While such festivals are fairly common in Europe,” explained Kyle Bergman, architect and festival co-director along with Laura Cardello, “this will be the first of its kind in the U.S. The four-day festival with over 30 films should appeal not just to architects and others in the design field, but to design enthusiasts, as well.”

The festival’s line-up runs the gamut from feature-length films to seldom-screened documentaries and prize-winning but often overlooked gem-like shorts. They profile visionary architects past and present probe topical issues about urbanism and sustainability, and showcase iconic buildings and products.

The film roster includes a fascinating new documentary about Ant Farm, the renegade, mordantly funny, deeply subversive 1970s architecture collective best known for its iconic land-art piece, Cadillac Ranch.

Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio, another documentary offering, chronicles the late American artist, architect, educator, and founder of one of the most prolific, inspirational design-build outreach programs ever established.

Also screened will be a new film, Contemporary Days, about Robin and Lucienne Day, described as the Charles and Ray Eames of England. This couple transformed British design after World War II with striking furniture and textiles.

“We aim to give audiences a look at the inner workings of the design process, an up-close-and-personal view of how architects and designers think, work, and create,” Bergman elaborated. “We’re including conversations with several of the filmmakers, along with prominent architects and noted designers. We’re thrilled by the level of interest and participation.”

The full listing of films and film programs will be announced mid-September on www.adfilmfest.com. Tickets will be available on the Festival website beginning September 27, 2010.

Admission to the films is $12, $10 for AIA members. The festival bar/lounge will be open to the public for the entire event.

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First Energy Park is home to the Lakewood BlueClaws, the A-League affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, and is one of the largest facilities in the Northeast.

RV buyers will be able to take advantage of very aggressive pricing on all the newest 2011 models as well as some bargain pricing on 2010 models. Over 200 new Rvs will be displayed from all major manufacturers with RV types including fold-downs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, hybrids, park models, class C, class A, Diesel Pushers, toy haulers, van campers and even tow vehicles. Parts and accessories will also be available as well as some campground information.

The BlueClaws concessions and restrooms will be open during the Fall RV Expo, and parking is free.

“This will certainly be the biggest sale of its kind in the tri-state area,” said Walter Hynes, Vice President of the NJRVDA. “Our dealer network is motivated to make this show the best value for the RV enthusiast.”

Admission is only $5.00 per carload. Show hours are Friday-Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.

FirstEnergy Park is located at 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood, NJ, at the intersection of Cedar Bridge and New Hampshire Avenues. For more information, go to http://www.njfallrvexpo.com

Directions

From Northern New Jersey: Garden State Parkway South to Exit 89. At the end of the exit ramp, bear right towards Brick and Lakewood. Make a left onto Cedar Bridge Avenue (Rte. 528 W). Proceed 1.4 miles through three traffic lights to FirstEnergy Park entrance.

From Southern New Jersey: Garden State Parkway North to Exit 90, which puts you onto Chambers Bridge Road. Make a U-turn at the first traffic light (loop around and make a left back on to Chambers Bridge Road heading west). Go under the Parkway. At the second light, make a left on Rte. 88 and proceed for one mile. Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue and continue for half a mile to the second light, Cedar Bridge Avenue and the ballpark.

From West: Take Rte. 70 East to the jughandle before the New Hampshire Avenue (Rte. 623) intersection. Turn left onto New Hampshire avenue and cross over Rte.70. Continue through two traffic lights to FirstEnergy Park on the left.

From East: Take Rte. 70 West to Cedar Bridge Avenue (Rte. 528). Turn right and continue 2.4 miles to FirstEnergy Park on the left.

From I-195: Take Exit 28A to Rte. 9 South. Follow Rte. 9 South for 5.9 miles to Pine Street. Turn left onto Pine and go 1.6 miles to New Hampshire Avenue. Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue and follow to FirstEnergy Park on the left.

For more information, visit njfallrvexpo.com

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“Over the past few months, the resort has worked closely with the event producers to envision an event unlike any other in the upper Hudson Valley region,” said Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa, event coordinator, Rianna Sciullo. “We look forward to a day of education, ecological awareness and a celebration of world music and culture.”

Hudson Valley Reggae Fest (Eco & World Music) is a day-long, family-oriented “Go-Green” event featuring many musical talents from many different cultures. The International talent onstage will include Jamaica’s No. 1 Dub poet, Mutabaruka; New England’s premier Reggae band, Soul Shot; Haiti’s own popular performer, Freedom; Bonga and the Vodou Drums of Haiti; Cuban artist David Sandoval’s band Delixilo; International Reggae artist Living Truth; musical ensemble, One World Tribe; master African drummer/teacher, Kofi Donkor and Sankofa and dancers; Singer/songwriter Randy Niles; Hakum who will be speaking to the realities of the world, and Gigi and The Lend Me a Hand Band a 2008 Finalists Children’s Music Web Awards for Best Album and Best Song.

They are also proud to have as a partner this year the well known organization Riverkeeper; whose dual mission is to protect the ecological integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries and to safeguard drinking water for New York City and the lower Hudson Valley. For more than 40 years, Riverkeeper has been the leading clean water advocate. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of Riverkeeper’s leaders, along with executive director Paul Gallay, who will be speaking at the festival.

Greenergy Productions, LLC promotes environmental responsibility through music, hands –on educational programs and support for grass root community action. It aims to create a network of “green ambassadors” through outreach to universities, junior and high schools, churches, community organizations and early childhood education.

Greenery Productions, LLC will donate part of the proceeds to the relief organization Save Haiti Today, founded by the Haitian artist Freedom who has also partnered with Macy Gray. Riverkeeper will also be a beneficiary of the festival.

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When hundreds of thousands of people needed help in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and two other major hurricanes that followed in the 2005 hurricane season, many individuals, foundations and corporations stepped forward to help. This incredible generosity – as well as the relief efforts of the Red Cross – is detailed in “Bringing Help, Bringing Hope”an American Red Cross report covering the response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma and the ensuing years of recovery for the survivors.

“Five years ago, the American public responded to Katrina with unprecedented generosity”said Russ Paulsen, executive director of the Hurricane Recovery Program at the Red Cross. “Looking back, I think they can be proud of what their contributions accomplished”

The American Red Cross will be participating in events across the Gulf Coast over the next several days to commemorate the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

* The Southeast Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a Day of Service Readiness Canvassing Event on Saturday, August 28. American Red Cross and Target volunteers will team up to distribute bags with information and resources on preparedness and recovery to homes in neighborhoods heavily impacted by disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and home fires. A similar Day of Service project will also take place in New York City.

* The Southeast Louisiana Chapter later will host “Heroes of the Storm” a fundraising gala on Saturday, August 28, that will honor first responders and pay special tribute to Gen. Russel Honoré, who mobilized the response. American Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern will introduce Honoré and present him with a special gift. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, National Guard, employees at Lockheed Martin, Entergy, local police and fire departments, and Red Cross volunteers from across the region will also be recognized.

* The South Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross participated in the August 21st Tears to Cheers Music Festival. The event, held in Biloxi, kicked off a weeklong series of Phenomenal People Celebration of Healing events in observance of the five-year anniversary. All proceeds collected by the vendors at the week of events will go to support the American Red Cross, Hope CDA and other area nonprofit organizations.

* The South Mississippi Chapter will be recognized for their achievements on Sunday, August 29, at a reception hosted by Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour in Gulfport. Later that evening, the Governor and First Lady will host the Governor’s Cup in Biloxi. The American Red Cross is one of the recipients, along with several other agencies. These awards, one of the highest given by the Governor, are given to honor businesses for their contributions during the past calendar year, raise general awareness about their successful efforts, and showcase their results.

Donors gave the organization a total of $2.2 billion for people affected by the storms, which helped the Red Cross provide:

* Shelter for survivors across 31 states and the District of Columbia
* Hot meals and snacks
* Financial assistance for 1.4 million families to purchase groceries, clothing, diapers and other basic needs; and money for people to return home, make home repairs and get back to work
* Physical and mental health services to help them cope with stress and ease the trauma
* Tools to help survivors chart a path to recovery
* Disaster preparedness training so people know the steps to take to protect themselves and their families

“The hurricanes of 2005 tested us all”said Paulsen. “Although we’re on better footing than we were five years ago, every individual and community has to be on board in order for our country to be more disaster-ready. There is much more that we as a nation can do. Everyone—government, businesses, non-profits and the faith community—needs to work together to have better prepared communities”
The report, “Bringing Help, Bringing Hope: The American Red Cross Response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma”is available at http://www.redcross.org/Katrina5Year.

You can help people affected by disasters like floods, fires, tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org

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Guests assembled in Napa Valley to enjoy private dinners and receptions, an update on research advances from the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board, and a gala dinner auction at Nickel & Nickel Winery. Foundation and Wine Celebration Chairman Bob Lloyd announced that The Foundation had reached a $100 million fundraising goal, and Duke Legend Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski joined Lloyd onstage alongside Nick Valvano, Jimmy V’s brother, to pledge his support in raising another $100 million. “Give till it hurts, you can afford it,” teased Krzyzewski, who offered up a humorous and heartfelt keynote speech to kick things off. Local vintner, Chicago-area socialite and cancer survivor Teri Kuhn spearheaded an impassioned Fund-A-Need to benefit Leukemia research, and Cyril and Blakesley Chappellet were honored with a Vintner Grant benefitting Melanoma research.

The evening was one of extraordinary generosity, with the largest and most diverse catalog yet assembled. “As our cause catches on donations have exceeded our wildest dreams,” notes Julie Constantin, the Marin-based Venture Capitalist who helped create the Wine Celebration 12 years ago. Screaming Eagle founder Jean Phillips donated a 3-liter in honor of Kuhn; Tickets to events such as the ESPYs, the Superbowl, and courtside seats at the Duke vs. UNC basketball game were highlights and V supporters including Steve Bornstein (President, NFL Network), Cheech Marin, Donna Orender (President, WNBA) and Robin Roberts (Anchor,GMA/ABC) were spotted in the crowd.

“Cancer touches everyone, and everyone has the power to do something about it. This group is a great example of that — An organized team is a really powerful thing. I think we’re proving that, and we’ll keep doing it until we’ve got a cure,” says Lloyd.

The 2011 V Foundation Wine Celebration will be held August 5 & 6, with 100% of all net proceeds and new cash donations applied directly to innovative cancer research grants. For more information visit www.winecelebration.org or call 707.963.0611.

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Held once every two years, the World Nutrition Forum has made its mark as one of the industry’s most significant and sought-after events for the thought-provoking and dynamic discussions that centre on real issues and trends influencing the future of global animal production.

“There are so many questions that we need answers for,” says Erich ERBER, BIOMIN’s Founder and Director of the Executive Board. “When can we expect a full upswing recovery? How will markets move or react in the near future? What are challenges ahead and where do the opportunities lie? How should we address the new issues on the agenda such as food security, consumerism and the carbon footprint of our products and production methods? “

Besides providing answers to these burning questions, BIOMIN’s latest programme, NutriEconomics® helps to address the issue of nutrition, profitability and performance by focusing on three core principles – nutrition, economics and the environment. These key considerations map out how efficient animal performance can be achieved alongside productivity and profitability in the business, and lay the foundation for the 2010 Forum’s theme and discussions.

The expert talks and panel discussions will bring together an exciting range of key note speakers, including Hannes Arch of Red Bull, Nancy Morgan from the World Bank/FAO and Professor Felicia Wu from the University of Pittsburg.

In the tradition of past Forums, the 2010 edition will also include a line-up of thought-provoking issues related to business, trade, science and leadership, including the B.R.A.I.N. (BIOMIN Research and Innovation Network) program that awards groundbreaking research work in animal nutrition.

For more information about this event please visit: www.worldnutritionforum.info

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Independent recording artist Khaled M has found himself just one step from the big stage, literally.

A top vote getter in the festival’s “Toast of the Coast Play-in Contest,” Khaled M has been handpicked along with 9 other acts to battle it out in a private show. Those chosen to the Top 3 will receive a spot in the official North Coast Lineup which is expected to draw 40,000 fans in early September.

Most call it an opportunity of a lifetime, but it hasn’t happened just by chance.
Khaled states, “My fans are the true soldiers, but while I’m excited about all of the votes, I just want a chance to perform. Hopefully my music can speak for itself.”

The critics will be watching closely.

Fans will need to come out in droves not only to cheer Khaled on, but to show he has a loyal fan base like the voting suggested.
The “Toast of the Coast” play-in show will be held at The Tonic Room in Chicago beginning at 8:00p.m. on Thursday August 26, 2010.

In its inaugural year, The North Coast Music Festival is a 3-day event held in Chicago’s Union Park on Labor Day Weekend.

Khaled M is a Chicago-based rapper that uses a rare combination of quick wit, substance and lyrical ability to attract sincere fans from all corners of the globe.

For more information on The North Coast Music Festival visit: http://www.northcoastfestival.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/thisiskhaledm

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The twenty day sale offers discounted flights to over 100 destinations worldwide as well as 100’s of holidays for various travel departures from August 26, 2010 right through to June 30, 2011.

To launch the sale, model Nell McAndrew posed on a big deck chair (the size of a double-decker bus) outside Tower Hill in London wearing her favourite beach wear – a Melissa Odabash bikini.

Nell said: “I’m excited to be launching BA’s great big sale. Bag a bargain and jet off in style and comfort to one of many destinations”

For a late summer getaway, hot spots include flights to Dubai, Antigua and Grenada. Those looking for ski breaks head to North America and experience the Rockies with deals on flights to Denver and Vancouver. For short city breaks, British Airways have a wide selection of destinations such as Zurich or Geneva.

Travellers wishing to jet-off in style and experience British Airway’s award-winning Club World beds can check out flights to Cairo, Delhi, New York, Bermuda and Calgary. BA also offers flights to Barbados and Houston that allow customers to take advantage of the luxurious first class cabin.

Destinations closer to the UK include Jersey, Dubrovnik and Salzburg as well as Gothenburg in Sweden, which a new BA route takes-off to at the end of November.

As well as special offers on flights, British Airways is offering value for money holiday packages in a variety of destinations such as a two night stay at the 3-star Merton Hotel in Jersey that includes return BA flights from Gatwick and accommodation only. Package deals at Sharm El Sheikh’s 3-star Oriental Rivoli also include return BA flights from Gatwick and accommodation only.

A new BA non-stop twice weekly service to Cancun commences November 3, 2010 and customers can stay for seven nights at the 5-star Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya including return BA flights from Gatwick and accommodation on an all-inclusive basis. Those looking for complete escapism can check out holidays in the Maldives and relax for seven nights at the 4-star Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi including return BA flights from Gatwick, in-resort transfers and accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.

British Airways offer fly-drive holidays in exciting destinations such as Orlando including return BA flights from Gatwick and inclusive Avis car rental.

Richard Tams, British Airways head of UK & Ireland Sales, said: “This sale is a great opportunity for anyone looking for last minute getaways, winter sun, ski or city breaks to take advantage of savings in all our cabins. We also have a great range of holiday packages available on ba.com where you can save even more time and effort by using our new ’lowest price holiday finder’ with the added reassurance of ATOL protection”

The sale runs from August, 26 2010 until midnight on September, 14 2010

All packaged holiday offers are based on two sharing and are ATOL protected

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Apple Certified Master Trainer Simon Walker will demonstrate how to quickly stylize shots, store favorite looks and tools, remove color casts and make primary and secondary corrections. Simon will also show how to use power masks and keyers to isolate areas, boost visual sharpness, smooth skin and repair cosmetic blemishes as well as adding instant Hollywood looks to footage whilst maintaining accurate flesh tones. All this without having to send footage to another program for grading. And by staying within Final Cut Pro, editors can copy color grades to multiple clips, and still edit footage right up to delivery.

Simon will be demonstrating the new Magic Bullet Colorista II, Magic Bullet Grinder, Magic Bullet Looks and Magic Bullet Mojo, and will reveal how editors can work with presets to create eye-popping grades in seconds. He’ll also be demonstrating DSLR workflows using Magic Bullet Grinder, which helps filmmakers get video footage out of their cameras and into their Final Cut Pro timeline fast, but at high quality and in edit friendly formats. He will also be showing a first look at Red Giant’s latest plug-in, which the company will be announcing at IBC. Attendees to each session receive free presets for Magic Bullet Looks and a special IBC discount code for Red Giant plug-ins.

Who Should Attend

Editors and filmmakers who have interest in using the latest DSLRs for film making and learning the basics of color correction in Final Cut Pro. Users interested in understanding the range of tools from Red Giant Software will find these identical sessions very useful. Three separate identical 60 minute intensive sessions will be offered.

Event Details

When: Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 12:00 PM, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm (GMT 0100)
Where: The Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Dam 9. 1012 JS Amsterdam, Netherlands
Register for the FREE SuperMeet Workshops at SuperMeet.com

Go to SuperMeet online to register for the Third Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet

About Red Giant Software
Founded in 2002, Red Giant Software publishes and develops software tools made by industry veterans Stu Maschwitz and John Knoll. Red Giant Software’s ever-expanding product line has over 30 packages that run on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Avid systems. The vast range of visual effects tools features industry-leading effects for designing realistic fire, rain, and water; adding popular looks; and creating perfect keys. Red Giant effects have enhanced feature films such as Angels & Demons, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Mummy 3, and Grindhouse, and added sparkle to cable and broadcast content from NBC Universal, Food Network, ESPN, Disney, CNN, Comedy Central, MTV, and TNT.

About Simon Walker
Simon Walker is an Apple Certified Master Trainer in Final Cut Studio, specialising in video editing, motion graphics, authoring, encoding and colour grading. He trains industry creative and technical professionals (from Sony, BBC, MTV, Vodafone, Natural History Museum, as well as many freelance editors, producers and journalists), on both Windows and Mac platforms, using the Adobe CS5 Production Premium and Final Cut Studio suites.

Simon is currently a professor with fxphd.com, and is running a 10 week course featuring a range of Red Giant software plugins for Final Cut Pro, which is aimed at editors who need to grade, improve and enhance footage, add flourishes, stylise shots, and perform post production and compositing tasks, all on a deadline whilst delivering technically proficient and high quality work. He is also Creative Director of WiltshireVideo, a UK based video production company, for which he has written and produced two award-winning interactive training packages for national supermarket chain Somerfield PLC.

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