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Monday, October 24, 2011

Introducing the 2011 Bang &Olufsen Holiday Collection

Introducing the 2011 Bang &Olufsen Holiday Collection
What your iPhone/iPad (and other loved ones) will want for Christmas

Arlington Heights, IL / Struer, Denmark, October 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ — This holiday season, Bang &Olufsen encourages you to let your heart rule your mind. To be seduced by senses and to see, hear and feel deeper. To give into temptation and to be inspired, moved, and move another.

We therefore proudly introduce the 2011 holiday collection, where the perfect gift is waiting to be given – whether you are purchasing for the modern-day digital whizz-kid, an avid design connoisseur or a style arbiter with a taste for the finer things in life, the latest Bang &Olufsen product offerings set their pulses racing.

BeoSound 8 iPod, iPad, iPhone Docking Station
If you cannot be parted from your iPhone or iPad, Bang &Olufsen’s first speaker dock, BeoSound 8, is the ultimate accessory for Apple aficionados and music lovers alike. Its eye-catching conical loudspeakers deliver exceptional sound quality, with the deep rounded bass and natural trebles typically associated with a much larger system. For the super style conscious,BeoSound 8 has interchangeable speaker fronts, which apart from the standard white and black, are offered in a range of NEW bold colors; such as red, silver, yellow and orange to suit your mood or the decor. MSRP $999.00

EarSet 3i
For city dwellers on hectic schedules or country-philes that love to talk, Bang &Olufsen’s new Earset 3i, is an Apple compatible hands-free solution, which combines statement style with crystal clear sound performance and total design comfort. Phone reception may let you down, but Bang &Olufsen’sEarSet 3i is designed to filter out background noise, so you won’t miss a word. Better yet, at the touch of an integrated button you can switch seamlessly from iTunes playlists to a conversation with friends or family, without even taking your phone out of your pocket. Now available in white or black. MSRP $199

Form 2 Headphones by Bang &Olufsen
Like a phoenix from the flames, Bang &Olufsen has revitalized one of its most iconic headsets this season, the Bang and Olufsen Form 2. This striking, over the ear design classic, which is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, comes equipped with dynamic drivers to immerse the listener in truly superior natural sound. With deep bass and precise highs, Form 2 delivers as fantastic a music experience as the artist intended. To celebrate its 25 year anniversary, Form 2 has been ‘made over’ and will now be available in 4 new colors; red, orange, yellow and white. MSRP $100.

BeoSound 5 Encore by Bang &Olufsen
Bang &Olufsen’s new plug-and-play digital music system, BeoSound 5 Encore, lets you instantly index and access your digital music collection from any USB, wireless handheld device, hard disc or computer. It also connects you to over 13,000 internet radio stations. Taking the intuitive music experience to another level, BeoSound 5 Encore is ideal for those that struggle to navigate or organise a vast digital music library or simply lack the inspiration to generate the perfect playlist. Using Bang &Olufsen’s patented MOTS algorithm, BeoSound 5 Encore can automatically generate playlists based on the selection of a single track. Based on your track selection, the BeoSound 5 Encore analyses every track on your device to automatically select music with a similar musical signature, so you can effortlessly generate playlists to set the mood, whether you’re heading out on the town or hosting an intimate dinner party. MSRP $3350.00

BeoVision 10 – Black edition
Trim down this Christmas with the slimmest flat screen Bang &Olufsen has ever made. Bang &Olufsen’s highly acclaimed TV concept, BeoVision 10, gives you a true-to-life image with penetrating sound for a full cinematic experience. BeoVision 10 (available in 32, 40 and 46 inch versions) is now offered in a new variant, which gives the TV a whole new visual expression. The new version of BeoVision 10, which is characterized by a black high gloss polished aluminum frame, in combination with a new optional red fabric front color, can be placed on the floor with the introduction of the new easel stand – allowing the TV to lean back in a casual way – as a painting on an easel display. MSRP begins at $5215.00 for 32’ inch model with coated screen.

BeoVision 4-85 by Bang &Olufsen
If you’re looking for the Bugatti Veyron of entertainment systems then the BeoVision 4-85 3D TV by Bang &Olufsen brings a new dimension to luxury. Uniting crisp Danish design with decades of technical excellence, this 85 inch TV delivers stunning 2D and 3D images inside a sleek brushed aluminum frame. A design piece in its own right, and when coupled with the BeoLab 5 state-of-the art loudspeakers creates a virtual home amphitheater – serving up a virtual slice of the Hollywood Bowl or the Sydney Opera house direct to your living room. Completed with its own motorized floor stand, which can tilt the set for optimum viewing position and the unique acoustic lens technology which disperses the sound experience across the room, entertainment systems don’t get more exclusive than this – as only 36 units are made every month. MSRP $85,000.00

All product specifications can be found on www.bang-olufsen.com, and select holiday products can also be purchased online at www.shopbangolufsen.com. Further pricing information is also available upon request. Readers can also call toll free 866-520-1400 for nearest Bang &Olufsen showroom and product information.

Bang &Olufsenwas founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and SvendOlufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.

Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang &Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.

For more information on Bang &Olufsen, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com.

iPod, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Media Contact

Monica Gartner
PR Consultant
Bang &Olufsen America, Inc.
Phone: 847 590 4920
mcy@bang-olufsen.dk

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Gates Foundation and Partners Mark 2011 World Polio Day

Washington, DC, on July 28, FC Barcelona President, Sandro Rosell; FC Barcelona Coach, Josep Guardiola; and Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; announced a 3-year partnership to energize the global fight to end Polio.

Seattle, WA, October 21 /PRNewswire/ — On this year’s World Polio Day (October 24, 2011), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a global community of partners are calling for increased commitment and greater accountability from political leaders to end polio, and for supporters around the world to lend their voices to the fight.

Bill Gates signs the pledge to eradicate polio during the Town Hall meeting with local government representatives and traditional leaders in the Presidential Lodge at Kebbi 27 September 2011.

“We have an extraordinary opportunity to eradicate polio but we need greater global commitment, leadership, and funding,” said Bill Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation. “We work with exceptional partners like Rotary, FC Barcelona and the Global Poverty Project to help keep polio a priority.”

Bill Gates administers polio drops to a child in the Fulani settlement, Mashakeri village, in Kebbi state on 27 September 2011 while Jeff Raikes looks on.

Two decades ago, polio killed or paralyzed 350,000 children a year worldwide. Since then, lifesaving vaccines have dramatically reduced the spread of polio. They are one of the best long-term investments to prevent disease and give children a healthy start to life.

Today, the world is 99 percent of the way there. But recent outbreaks in places like China and Chad, as well as persistent challenges in Nigeria and Pakistan, remind us that if there is polio anywhere, there is a risk of polio everywhere.

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Note to Editors:
Activities will take place around the world in recognition of World Polio Day and the importance of polio eradication.

High-resolution still photography and footage will be available here:
www.gatesfoundation.org/press-room/Pages/news-market.aspx.

Follow these links to find out more about how the foundation and partners are calling attention to polio:

Follow these links to find out more about how the foundation and partners are calling attention to polio:

22 October Barcelona, Spain	FC Barcelona will run a series of activities during their match against Sevilla. FCB players will wear “End Polio” jerseys in honor of World Polio Day.	http://www.facebook.com/morethanagoal
24 October Tokyo, Japan	Gates Foundation and local partners will conduct numerous polio-related activities surrounding the Asia-Pacific dialogue for health strategy alignment including the illumination of the Tokyo Tower.	Photos of the event to be posted here: www.gatesfoundation.org/press-room/Pages/news-market.aspx
24 October Washington, D.C.	Bill Gates and representatives from Rotary International will gather to encourage US leaders to continue their support for polio eradication efforts.	http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News /Pages/111010_news_WPD_preview.aspx
24 October Seattle, Washington	Gates Foundation encourages supporters around the world to join the fight against polio.	http://www.gatesfoundation.org/endpolio
28-30 October Perth, Australia	The End of Polio concert headlined by John Legend in Perth, Australia will be the first of many polio-related activities on the agenda in the lead up to the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.	http://www.theendofpolio.com

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and Co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett. Learn more at www.gatesfoundation.org or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

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Media Contact:

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

206-709-3400

media@gatesfoundation.org

Canada To Help Rebuild Libyan Economy, Democracy

Canada to help rebuild Libyan economy, democracy

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird talks about Canada's role in a post-Gadhafi Libya

Copyright (c) CBC 2011

AU Peace and Security Council Ten-Point Communique On Situation in Libya

21 Oct 2011 07:37 Africa/Lagos

Libya / Communique of the 297th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council

ADDIS ABABA, October 21, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Peace and Security Council of the Africa Union (AU), at its 297th meeting held on 20 October 2011, adopted the following decision on the situation in Libya:

Council,

1. Takes note of the communication made by the Commission on the latest developments in Libya;

2. Recalls all its earlier communiqués on the situation in Libya, as well as the communiqué adopted by the AU High‐Level ad hoc Committee on Libya, at its meeting held in Pretoria, South Africa, on 14 September 2011, and the statement made by the Chair of the Union, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, at the UN‐sponsored High‐Level meeting on Libya held in New York, on 20 September 2011;

3. Further recalls the assurances formally provided to the AU by the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) of Libya, stressing: (i) its strategic commitment to the African continent, (ii) its commitment to give priority to national unity and to bring together all Libyan stakeholders, without any exception, to rebuild the country, and (iii) its commitment to protect all foreign workers within Libya, including the African migrant workers;

4. Decides, in view of the above and taking into account the uniqueness of the situation in Libya and the exceptional circumstances surrounding it, and without prejudice to the relevant AU instruments, to authorize the current authorities in Libya to occupy the seat of Libya in the AU and its organs;

5. Authorizes the Chairperson of the Commission to take the required steps for the early establishment of an AU Liaison Office in Tripoli, to be headed by a Special Representative, to assist, in cooperation with the United Nations, the League of Arab States and other stakeholders, in the efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation in Libya, promoting national reconciliation and inclusivity and facilitating the transition process towards democratic institutions, building on the relevant provisions of the AU Roadmap;

6. Reiterates the AU's deep concern with the proliferation of weapons originating from Libyan military depots and their impact on regional security and stability, notes with satisfaction the growing realization, within the international community, of the gravity of the threat thus posed, and requests the Commission to work with the United Nations and all countries concerned and relevant partners towards the early convening of a regional conference in order to facilitate regional coordination and cooperation and related efforts;

7. Urges the Libyan authorities to spare no efforts in ensuring the safety and security of the African migrant workers, and appeals to the member states and partners to cooperate with the Commission towards the early holding of a pledging conference to mobilize resources for the socio‐economic reintegration of the migrant workers into their countries of origin;

PSC/PR/COMM/2.(CCXCVII)

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8. Takes note of the provisions of resolution 2009 (2011), and requests the United Nations Security Council to lift the measures imposed with respect to the no‐fly zone and ban on flights and to terminate the authorization given to member States in this respect, bearing in mind the very purpose for which resolution 1973 (2011) was adopted;

9. Requests the Chairperson of the Commission to submit regular reports on the evolution of the situation in Libya;

10. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Source: African Union Commission (AUC)

Friday, October 21, 2011

Half of Americans Do Not Believe President Obama Will be Re-elected

President Barack Obama

20 Oct 2011 15:08 Africa/Lagos

Half of Americans Do Not Believe President Obama Will be Re-elected

President's job rating one year from election lower than five of past six presidents at same time

PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2011

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One year from now the country will be in the final days of the 2012 presidential campaign. Most likely the final debates will have been held and the two candidates will be on their final campaign trips wooing undecided voters. President Obama will be trying to move on to a second term and one of the Republicans will be trying to stop that. However, the President is heading into this year-long campaign with only one-third of Americans (33%) giving the job he is doing positive ratings while two-thirds (67%) give him negative marks. This is almost unchanged from last month when 32% gave him positive ratings and 68% gave him negative ones.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/NY06256LOGO)

These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 2,463 adults surveyed online between October 10 and 17, 2011 by Harris Interactive.

Looking back

Going back to The Harris Poll Vault, we can take a look to see what the ratings of other presidents were one year before they attempted to win a second term. Only one, Jimmy Carter had lower ratings with 25% of Americans giving him positive marks while three-quarters (74%) gave him negative ratings.

Click here for the full report.

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Statement by the UN Secretary-General on Libya

21 Oct 2011 06:11 Africa/Lagos

Statement by the UN Secretary-General on Libya

NEW YORK, October 21, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Statement by the UN Secretary-General on Libya

Today marks the end of the 42-year reign of the Qadhafi regime. Libya now closes a painful and tragic chapter and starts a new one based on national reconciliation, justice, respect for human rights and the rule of law.

At this historic moment I call upon the people of Libya to come together, as they can only realize the promise of the future through national unity and reconciliation.

I pay tribute to the Libyan people for their steadfastness and courage through all the pain they endured. I convey the condolences of the United Nations to the families of those who gave their lives in a struggle for freedom. This is the time for healing and rebuilding, and not for revenge.

The road ahead is full of challenges, but also opportunities. The Libyan people look forward to a democratic political system based on pluralism, respect for women, youth and minority rights, and a peaceful transition of power.

The international community will continue to support the Libyan people and the National Transitional Council (NTC) in this transitional period. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is ready to assist and support the Libyan people and their leadership at their request.

New York, 20 October 2011

Source: UNITED NATIONS

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Muammar Gaddafi: From Hero To Zero

Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi[1] (Arabic: مُعَمَّر القَذَّافِي‎ Muʿammar al-Qaḏḏāfī (June 1942 – 20 October 2011)

The rise and fall of Muammar Gaddafi is just another classic tragedy of one of the most charismatic rulers in the history of the world since Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the fifth Emperor of Rome (37 AD - 68 AD).

It is really ironic that Gaddafi who was once the hero of his people was now a villain they had to topple and kill without trial.

I don't have to write anything more than what many people have already written and reported online and offline. But I advise every literate African to read What does Gaddafi's fall mean for Africa? - Opinion - Al Jazeera English.

~ By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, Publisher/Editor, Nigerians Report.

Zombie Boy Goes Beyond the Cover

Dermablend Professional and Zombie Boy Go Beyond the Cover

Trusted coverage brand asks viewers to look beyond first impressions with new online video campaign (Tweet this)

NEW YORK, N.Y., October 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Do you judge a book by its cover? That’s what Dermablend Professional, the #1 dermatologist recommended coverage brand in the U.S., is asking with its newest online video campaign, “Go Beyond the Cover.”

For this initiative, Dermablend Professional recruited Rico Genest, also known as Zombie Boy, the 26-year-old model and fashion muse best known for his head-to-toe skeletal tattoos. Genest gained attention after appearing in Lady Gaga’s video for “Born This Way,” as well as walking the Thierry Mugler runway in Paris, to name a few. His notoriety and unique appearance have also earned him a cult Facebook following.

To create the “Go Beyond the Cover” message, Dermablend Professional teamed with Tuxedo Agency to produce a video featuring Zombie Boy. During the shoot, a team of makeup artists applied Dermablend Professional Leg and Body Tattoo Primer and Leg and Body Cover to completely cover Zombie Boy’s tattoos on his head, neck, chest, stomach and arms. In the video, a completely tattoo-free Genest slowly rubs away the Dermablend Professional product to reveal the tattoos that lie beneath. The video, as well as behind-the-scenes footage revealing the makeup application and Genest’s reaction to seeing himself without tattoos, can be seen at www.gobeyondthecover.com and on the Dermablend Professional Facebook page.

The message? Don’t judge a book by its cover. As the “Go Beyond the Cover” video makes abundantly clear, what appears to be real at first glance isn’t necessarily the case. People are often quick to judge a person based on outward appearances instead of looking beyond to discover the individual’s true character. As the video depicts, it’s easy to transform one’s image with just a few swipes of a makeup sponge, yet we need to be inspired to discover who that individual really is. It’s important to remember to always look beyond what’s on the outside.

For 30 years, Dermablend Professional has been helping people put their best face forward with its line of coverage cosmetics. From tattoos to undereye circles to more serious skin conditions, Dermablend Professional provides an array of products that deliver reliable coverage.

“In this ‘Go Beyond the Cover’ video featuring Zombie Boy, his appearance was masked using just a few Dermablend Professional products,” said Renee Mininni, assistant vice president of marketing for Dermablend Professional. “The point that we hope to drive home is that sometimes we catch ourselves judging an individual based on appearance alone, but appearances can be easily changed. Dermablend Professional provides products for those seeking coverage and it will do the trick flawlessly but be inspired to go beyond the cover.”

Dermablend Professional can be purchased at Macy’s, Ulta, Dillard’s and also at select Lord & Taylor, Bon Ton, Carsons and Boscovs locations, and online at www.dermablend.com.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

What does Gaddafi's fall mean for Africa? - Opinion - Al Jazeera English

Tragic Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi

What does Gaddafi's fall mean for Africa? - Opinion - Al Jazeera English

The Burma Boy - Al Jazeera Correspondent - Al Jazeera English

Top 10 Universities in the World

Top 10 Universities in the World

1. University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)
2. Harvard University (United States)
3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (United States)
4. Yale University (United States)
5. University of Oxford (United Kingdom)
6. Imperial College London (United Kingdom)
7. UCL (University College London) (United Kingdom)
8. University of Chicago (United States)
9. University of Pennsylvania (United States)
10. Columbia University (United States)

World's Best Universities Rankings 2011

* For the full list of rankings, visit www.usnews.com/worldsbest