Worktank Wins Three MarCom Awards

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 14, 2006

Worktank has been awarded three GOLD MarCom Creative Awards for their work on the Microsoft Expansion Group Videos “A Brighter Future” & “A Mother’s Dream” and for the See Windows Vista website.

Microsoft’s Market Expansion Group launched Windows XP Starter, a computer and software package for lower-income families. Worktank sent a production crew to Argentina, Brazil and Chile to produce eight compelling videos of families and individuals whose lives have been transformed by owning a computer. The new Windows XP Starter package makes it easier to learn and use a PC with tools and tutorials for those less familiar with computers, and runs on entry-level, more affordable hardware. The videos were seen by the press, dignitaries, analysts, government officials and partners in other countries.

The See Windows Vista website continues to sweep up more awards. It has now accumulated 5 awards ranked Gold or higher. The web site, featuring actor Tom Skerritt as video host, provides Windows Vista information to a business audience and profiles 20 companies developing extraordinary applications for the Windows Vista Operating System. The web site incorporates dynamic media, technology and video to entertain and educate viewers on the possibilities enabled by Windows Vista. The site includes Microsoft partner videos incorporated with text, graphics, music and voice over to illustrate the features and advantages of Windows Vista. To see it, go to http://www.seewindowsvista.com

“We’re ecstatic that our teams’ talent is getting the recognition they deserve.” Says CEO Melinda Partin. “The variety of all the awards we’ve won this year reflect the diversity of our team.”

The MarCom Creative Awards has grown to arguably the largest of its kind in the world and is an international awards competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals. There were over 5,000 entries from throughout the United States and several foreign countries. The competition is so well respected in the industry that national public relations organizations, local ad clubs, and local business communication chapters are entrants.

About Worktank

Since 2001, Worktank has created technology-driven solutions that engage customers with brands in influential and exciting ways. Worktank’s expertise encompasses interactive and multimedia, film and video, web, and print. For more information please visit our website: http://www.worktankseattle.com

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Worktank Wins Three MarCom Awards

Ciclismo Classico Announces Three New International Bicycling Tours for the 2008-09 Season: Chile/Argentina, New Zealand and Vietnam

Arlington, MA (PRWEB) June 27, 2008

In an effort to expand beyond Europe and to uphold its mission to discover the best bicycling routes in the world, Ciclismo Classico, one of the country’s premier bicycle tour companies, has added three new regions to explore, giving travelers the opportunity to cycle during the fall and winter from October – March. For its 2008-2009 season, Ciclismo Classico has added Chile & Argentina, New Zealand and Vietnam.

“When we started 20 years ago, our focus was on Italy,” says Ciclismo founder and cycling enthusiast Lauren Hefferon. “Over the years we added France, Spain, New England and many others continuing our goal of offering an array of safe, healthy, fun vacations that span Europe and immerse our riders in the culture and cuisine of the country they’re visiting. Now, with the addition of three new continents to our trip menu, new and returning cyclists will experience touring the Ciclismo Classico way in places where the lands are ripe with discovery and the dollar goes a bit farther.”

The company, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, has put together these three new tours, all of which include local guides, a fully-outfitted bicycle rental, accommodations and meals, cultural excursions, travel planning and more:

Chile and Argentina – debuts October 25, 2008

Ciclismo’s South American tour is the only one of its kind and offers the option of an 8-day base trip or a 10-day extended trip. Riders will cycle nearly 200 miles of scenic mountain routes with the snow-capped Andes nearby. Along the way, you’ll get the chance to ride by the Seven Lakes, visit five national parks, take a hike to Petrohue Falls, stop at the Curarrehue Museum and soak in the Huife hot springs. The additional two days will feature a trip to Santiago and the Colchagua Valley, an exclusive discussion about Chilean wines with a local sommelier, three private winery visits, and a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Vina Viu Manent’s vineyard. The 8-day trip starts at $ 3.795/person. The two night post-trip extension is an additional $ 1,195.

New Zealand – debuts November 16, 2008

This itinerary offers the choice between the base 10-day trip and an extended 14-day stay. The nearly 300-mile journey on the South Island starts in Christchurch and continues along New Zealand’s west coast and through the Southern Alps. During the bike tour, guests will ride the TranzAlpine Train, one of the world’s greatest scenic railway journeys. In addition to great biking, guests will witness a jade carving demonstration, hike to the base of the Fox Glacier in Westland National Park, go sea kayaking, and even visit a sheep farm. The extended package includes an overnight cruise on Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, the opportunity to ride an additional 100+ miles, a stay in Te Anau, a ride to the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and a steamship ride to Queenstown. The 10-day trip starts at $ 3,995/person. The optional four night post-trip extension is an additional $ 1,895.

Vietnam – debuts October 25, 2008

This 11-day ride from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) features more than 200 miles of scenic and cultural cycling including riverside riding, coastal explorations, mountain passes, rolling hills and small villages. Riders will get the chance to see a traditional water puppet performance in Hanoi, experience a garden and tea stop while cycling through Hue and boat to the Coral Islands off Nha Trang. The itinerary also features exclusive visits to the homes of four Vietnamese experts, a boat cruise on the Perfume River and a ride to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. Guests also have the option to extend this trip for four days for a visit to Angkor Wat, Cambodia, where they will explore the city of Angkor Thom, visit the famous temple complex and a local Cambodian orphanage. The 11-day trip starts at $ 3,995/person, and the three night post-trip extension is an additional $ 1,275.

These tours are designed for small groups of between 14 and 18 guests, so space is very limited. A $ 500 deposit is required to make a reservation. For more information on any of these trips or for other Ciclismo Classico excursions throughout Europe and New England, please visit http://www.ciclismoclassico.com.

Ciclismo Classico has been recognized by several publications for its outstanding trip itineraries. In 2004 and 2007, Outside Magazine awarded Ciclismo the “Trip of the Year” for Western Europe, and Men’s Journal named the Southern Italy: Sea to Sea trip as one of the “Top 100 Trips on the Planet.” Ciclismo has also been covered by the Denver Post, Bicycling, Business Week and Marin Magazine, among others.

About Ciclismo Classico

As a specialized boutique bicycle tour operator since 1988, Ciclismo Classico provides the most authentic, unique and exciting vacations in the adventure travel industry. Their well-crafted, award-winning educational trips in Europe, South America, New Zealand, Asia and New England are active immersions into local art, language, music, folklore and, delicious cuisine. By combining legendary service and rare cultural experiences, the Ciclismo travel experience continues to energize and transform each and every guest. For more information about Ciclismo Classico, visit http://www.ciclismoclassico.com

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The Skirball Cultural Center Presents Latin Jewish Life in Film, Featuring Screenings of Three Thought Provoking Recent Films

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2009

Skirball Cultural Center presents three recent films exploring Latin Jewish Life in Film; My Mexican Shivah – Morirse Esta en Hebreo – Thursday, May 21, 7:30 p.m., The Year My Parents Went on Vacation – O Ano Em Que Meus Pais Sairam de Ferias – Thursday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Our Disappeared – Nuestros Desaparecidos – Sunday, June 14, 2:00 p.m.

Latin Jewish Life in Film is presented as part of the Skirball’s ongoing Viva! initiative, exploring the connections between Jewish and Latin American cultures through lectures, conversations, and performing, visual, and media arts.

“Film has become an increasingly important medium for Jewish artists in Latin America to express themselves,” notes Jordan Peimer, Skirball Director of Programs. “We’re excited to present three examples of contemporary Latin cinema. Each film gives voice to a unique and fascinating aspect of the Jewish experience in Latin America, where the encounter between tradition and contemporary culture produces three very different Jewish stories”

About the Films

My Mexican Shivah – Morirse Esta En Hebreo Thursday, May 21, 7:30 p.m.

When Moishe (Sergio Kleiner) passes, his family and friends sit shivah, the seven-day Jewish mourning ritual. The spirit angels Aleph and Bet observe what the mourners say about the deceased to calculate which angel will accompany Moishe’s soul to the afterlife. Set in Polanco, the Jewish quarter of Mexico City, My Mexican Shivah is a dramatic comedy about how the death of a man results in the celebration of his life. Based upon a short story by acclaimed Mexican-Jewish writer and cultural critic Ilan Stavans. (Mexico, 2007, 98 min. No MPAA rating. In Spanish, Yiddish, and Hebrew with English subtitles.)

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation – O Ano Em Que Meus Pais Sairam de Ferias Thursday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.

Set in Brazil during the 1970 World Cup, this poignant coming-of-age story thrusts twelve-year-old Mauro (Michel Joelsas) into a maelstrom of political and personal upheaval. When his left-wing parents are forced underground, Mauro is left in the care of his Jewish grandfather’s neighbor (Germano Hauit) in S

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Prime three Skiing Resorts In Argentina

By means of the months of June to September visitors by the thousands come to Argentina for planet-class skiing. All the resorts are located in the western region from the nation, close to the Andes mountains. Travelling to one of these ski resorts calls for a two- or 3-hour flight from Buenos Aires and then ground transportation to the slopes. Argentina has two significant downhill resorts: Cerro Catedral, in Bariloche and Las Lenas, in Mendoza. You’ll discover located some excellent hotels in Argentina. It also has virtually a dozen other resorts of smaller magnitude. A couple of hours away from Bariloche by auto is Cerro Chapelco, a amazing mountain for forest skiing, hard steep chutes, and off-piste touring.

Snowboarding in Argentina has turn into rather well-known more than the previous a couple of years as well. All resorts now welcome riders, and the sport has caught on right here as strongly as in North America and Europe.

Here is a listing of the most popular ski resorts in Argentina:

1.Cerro Catedral is situated only 12 miles (20km) from the city of Bariloche in Patagonia, Argentina. The Catedral mountain is the most significant and most developed ski resort in South America with a lot more than 5,000 acres of skiable terrain for skiers and riders of all potential levels. Additionally, advanced skiers can decide on from cruisers, moguls or unmarked trails.

Total, Cerro Catedral would be the skier’s wonderland plus the sightseer’s delight. The mountain’s proximity to Bariloche also assists for wonderful sight-seeing tours as properly as many winter activities that the area offers, as properly as a assortment of prime high quality hotels in Argentina. Non-skiers will adore this location immensely as effectively as the die-challenging fanatics. The mountain of Chepelco in San Martin de Los Andes is a few hours drive from Cerro Catedral.

2.Las Lenas Ski Center is now one of South America’s ideal-recognized ski resorts, even though it was constructed only in 1983. Right here you can find some actually excellent hotels in Argentina. Thanks to its majestic surroundings and comprehensive offerings for all levels of skiers, Las Lenas has turn into extremely famous with locals and foreigners alike. Possessing a reputation for often expanding programs, this is probably Argentina’s premier ski resort for extreme and heli-skiing. Lately it has turn into a complete-fledged year-round resort and now presents numerous other mountainside activities for instance horseback riding, mountain biking, orienteering, paragliding, trekking and wilderness tours.

3.Chapelco will make you feel protected and relaxed: there are 29 appropriately signaled runs for all levels of skiing, an quite great ski academic, and a certified patrol group that makes this a fantastic little retreat.

Chapelco and the town of San Martin de los Andes are situated about 200km, or roughly four hours, from Bariloche. You can find many actually cosy hotels in the location.

For more info about hotels in Argentina you can check the site bellow:

http://www.wonderlandhotels.com/hotel.reservations/Argentina.htm

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