U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils Tools and Campaign to Increase Car Seat Safety
U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils Tools and Campaign to Increase Car Seat Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a new Car Seat Finder Tool, adding the ability to look up car seat recalls on its mobile app, and reminding parents and caregivers to register their child’s car seat through its new campaign – “Don’t Delay. Register Your Car Seat Today.” Every 34 seconds, a child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash and more than a third of children killed in crashes were not in car seats or wearing seat belts. NHTSA’s new Car Seat Finder Tool is aimed at helping parents select the right car seat or booster seat for their child, while the campaign reminds everyone of the importance of registering car seats to receive important safety recall notifications.
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“Safety is our highest priority, and our new tool and registration campaign are two more ways we’re working to protect our most vulnerable passengers – our children,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “Parents and caregivers are the first line of defense by ensuring they are selecting the right car seat, registering it, and using it correctly for every trip.”
In 2014, NHTSA pushed manufacturers to recall seats with defective buckles to ensure owners received a replacement buckle at no cost. The agency’s efforts led to the recall of more than 7.4 million car seats and yet, on average, only 40 percent of people get their car seat fixed. That’s in comparison to an average of 75 percent for light vehicles, for which registration is required by law. NHTSA’s “Don’t Delay. Register Your Car Seat Today.” campaign urges caregivers to register their car seat so manufacturers know how to notify them of a recall and how to receive the free fix. NHTSA’s Parent Central site allows parents and caregivers to select their manufacturer or brand of car seat and directly links them to the manufacturer’s registration page. In addition, the agency encourages people to utilize the updated SaferCar app which now allows users to search for car seat recalls, in addition to vehicle and tire recalls. The app also provides information on where people can go for help in installing their car seats.
“Regardless of age or the length of the trip, children should always be properly restrained in a car seat, booster or seat belt that is installed correctly and free from safety defects,” said NHTSA Deputy Administrator David Friedman. “The first step for a parent is finding the right seat and our new Car Seat Finder Tool helps sort through the numerous options in car seats to ensure they’re making the best choices for their child passengers.”
NHTSA offers parents and caregivers the following safety tips:
- Utilize NHTSA’s Car Seat Finder Tool (available in English only) to determine the right seat for your child based on age and size;
- Read the instructions and labels that come with your child’s car seat and read the vehicle owner’s manual for important information on installing the seat in your particular vehicle;
- Register your child’s car seat with the manufacturer to ensure you receive important safety recall notifications;
- If your child’s car seat is subject to a recall, contact the manufacturer and follow their guidance to receive a free fix for your seat;
- Go to your local car seat inspection station to have your seat checked by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician;
- Use the lower anchors and tethers for child restraint systems or seat belt to install your car seat and use the top tether to secure forward-facing car seats;
- Be sure all children under 13 years are seated and properly restrained in the back seat; and
- Always wear your seat belt to set a good example. Unbuckled drivers are more likely to have unrestrained children in the car.
NHTSA’s Safercar mobile app can be downloaded for Apple devices and Android devices.
Stay connected with NHTSA via: Facebook.com/NHTSA | Twitter.com/NHTSAgov | YouTube.com/USDOTNHTSA | SaferCar.gov
FARO® announces major release of the world’s most popular law enforcement diagramming software – CAD Zone Suite 10; enhancing the user experience with hundreds of new features and animations for Law Enforcement and Public Safety officials.
FARO® announces major release of the world’s most popular law enforcement diagramming software – CAD Zone Suite 10; enhancing the user experience with hundreds of new features and animations for Law Enforcement and Public Safety officials.
LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — FARO® Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO) announces the new FARO CAD Zone Release 10 software suite which offers updated versions of Crime Zone, Crash Zone, Fire Zone, and Insurance Zone. The Release 10 versions are available for immediate delivery to customers. CAD Zone software is noted for its ease of use and powerful drawing, analysis, and animation tools. These software offerings enable the creation of courtroom-ready 2D and 3D drawings and animations from scanner data, point cloud data, total station data, and manual measurements.
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For over 20 years FARO CAD Zone products have been the easiest and most accurate diagramming programs in the public safety market, which includes law enforcement, forensic science, crash reconstruction, loss prevention, and fire service. The Release 10 versions include even more realistic 3D graphics and faster rendering. Also included in the new releases are significant performance and feature improvements, which have been developed to help public safety customers automate their workflows.
Jay Freeland, FARO’s President and CEO stated, “CAD Zone is the most trusted brand name in CAD-diagramming software for the public safety industry. We have continued to invest in development to make the CAD Zone Suite of software even better. By focusing on customer requirements, FARO has developed a unique program that facilitates and simplifies the workflow required to produce courtroom-ready evidence. These enhancements improve the users’ experience and helps improve their return-on-investment.”
With Release 10, Crime Zone, Crash Zone, Fire Zone, and Insurance Zone now provide the following key enhancements:
- Higher resolution 3D graphics for more realistic drawings and animations
- Active 3D drawing functionality, with simultaneous 2D and 3D drawing windows
- Faster 3D rendering rate with quicker file loading and refresh rates
- Intuitive user interface for maximum productivity
- Advanced graphic settings with lighting, shadow, highlights, and glass-transparency effects
- Innovative satellite image clean-up tools to erase unwanted vehicles or other objects
- Terrain mapping for aerial draping over 3D points
- New and enhanced 3D vehicle symbols, 3D placards, and other symbology
- New bullet trajectory cones with a user-specified uncertainty value
For more information on CAD Zone Suite 10, view new videos, purchase a license or request a demonstration, visit www.faro.com.
About FARO® Technologies
FARO Technologies, Inc. is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology. Technology from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurement, imaging and comparison of parts and compound structures within production and quality assurance processes. FARO solutions are also used in documenting large volume spaces or structures in 3D, surveying and construction, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites and crime scenes.
Worldwide, approximately 15,000 customers are operating over 30,000 installations of FARO systems. The company’s global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, Florida, with European and Asia/Pacific headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany and Singapore, respectively.
The CAD Zone was acquired by FARO Technologies in late July 2014. The company was originally founded in 1990 with the goal of providing CAD drawing software programs, support, and training for the law enforcement and public safety industries.
Brident Dental & Orthodontics Opens New Office in Waco
Brident Dental & Orthodontics Opens New Office in Waco
Focus on Affordability and Convenience Makes Oral Health Care More Accessible
WACO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Brident Dental & Orthodontics announced the opening of its first affiliated office in Waco at 4215 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300.
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“We are pleased to join Waco as its newest provider in affordable oral health care,” said Dr. Soumava Sen, D.D.S., P.C. “Whether patients require emergency care, specialized pediatric services or routine preventive care, residents can visit our office and be assured that quality will always be our priority.”
The new office provides a full range of dental and orthodontic services and is offering a $39 New Patient Special for patients without dental insurance. The special includes a dental exam, x-rays and enrollment in a discounted cost plan for complete dental services. In addition, Brident Dental accepts most private insurance plans and Medicaid and offers no-interest payment plans.
All of Brident Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system, which electronically monitors all patient visits, treatments, dental staff and clinical performance to enable high-quality care.
The new location is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closed Tuesday and open Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit www.brident.com or call 1.888.871.8476.
About Brident Dental
Brident Dental & Orthodontics is an experienced dental service organization, which provides comprehensive business support services to affiliated dental offices owned by licensed dentists, with convenient locations throughout Texas. In addition, we are affiliated with Western Dental, a dental and oral health maintenance organization that provides dental services in over 190 office locations with over 4,000 team members. Being affiliated with this network of dental offices allows us to benefit from the company’s long-standing emphasis on high standards of quality of care, first class training and professional development. The Brident Dental offices are led by Dr. Soumava Sen, who brings over 20 years of experience in practicing dentistry, managing dental offices and leading dental professionals in delivering great quality dental care. For more information, visit www.brident.com.
Freeman Bolsters Audiovisual Capabilities With Acquisition Of AVI-SPL’s Hotel, Rental And Event Production Division
Freeman Bolsters Audiovisual Capabilities With Acquisition Of AVI-SPL’s Hotel, Rental And Event Production Division
DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Freeman, the leading global partner for integrated marketing solutions for live engagements, announced today that they will acquire the audiovisual equipment rental, staging and hotel operations of Tampa, Fla., based AVI-SPL. Specializing in association trade shows, business meetings, and special events, this division of AVI-SPL will join other leading Freeman brands such as Encore Event Technologies, Stage Rigging and Alford Media, as part of Freeman Audio Visual.
“The acquisition is an important milestone for Freeman as it works to grow their international presence, beginning with the Americas region and through new opportunities in Mexico and Puerto Rico,” said Ken Sanders, president of Freeman Audio Visual. “We look forward to welcoming AVI-SPL rental, staging and hotel services group into our Freeman AV and Encore families so that, together, we can deliver an expanded suite of experts, resources and solutions, as well as exceptional customer results across an expanded geography.”
AVI-SPL’s hotel presence will become part of Freeman’s Encore Event Technologies, one of the industry’s most advanced hotel production companies featuring next-generation technology and full event production capabilities. The resulting combination gives Encore Event Technologies and Freeman AV Canada nearly 300 in-house and extended service hotel properties throughout North America.
Staging and AV rental employees will become part of Freeman. The addition of the AVI-SPL audiovisual group further enhances our AV portfolio, and ensures that Freeman, Encore and AVI-SPL’s customers have access to the broadest range and most innovative solutions available.
“Freeman has a long history as a leader in the live events space. We’re excited for the growth opportunities for our hotel, rental and event production employees,” said John Zettel, AVI-SPL CEO. “AVI-SPL is very proud to lead our industry as the largest pro-AV systems integrator. We’re dedicated to growing this core part of our business of design, build and integration services, product sales and managed services.”
Both companies chose to not disclose financial information related to this acquisition, which closed on September 30. Freeman AV and Encore Event Technologies will strategically manage the transition of all AVI-SPL’s hotel, rental and staging accounts, employees and operations, as well as communicate related developments in the coming months.
About Freeman
Founded in 1927, Freeman is the leading global partner for integrated experiential marketing solutions for live engagements including expositions, conventions, corporate events and exhibits. Headquartered in Dallas, with over 70 offices in North America and the U.K., Freeman produces more than 4,300 expositions annually, including 135 of the 250 largest U.S. trade shows, and 11,000 other events worldwide. Customer-driven and family-owned, Freeman offers a total package of solutions, with a scope of products and services unmatched by the competition. An employee-owned company, Freeman places an emphasis on respect for people and providing unparalleled customer service. Freeman has received numerous trade show industry awards for excellence in leadership, creative design, community service, innovation and customer-driven partnerships. For more information, visit www.freemanco.com.
About AVI-SPL
As the world’s leading collaborative technology provider, AVI-SPL designs, builds and supports the systems and environments that enable communication and collaboration. AVI-SPL has highly-trained and certified system engineers across the United States, Canada, and EMEA in addition to an international network of solution providers in 30 countries. AVI-SPL is a portfolio company of private equity firm Silver Lake Sumeru. Visit www.avispl.com for more information.
Markel Re announces leadership changes
Markel Re announces leadership changes
RICHMOND, Virgina, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that David Kalainoff, President and Chief Underwriting Officer — Casualty of Markel’s Global Reinsurance (Markel Re) division, is retiring effective June 1, 2015. Jed Rhoads, presently Markel Re’s President and Chief Underwriting Officer — Property, will assume responsibility for leading the division in June 2015. Both were previously employed by Alterra Capital Holdings, which was acquired by Markel in May 2013.
“Dave is a valued member of Markel’s senior leadership team and has been instrumental in the transition of the reinsurance team to Markel. We truly appreciate that he shared his retirement decision with us so early and is willing to work with us until June of next year to ensure customer continuity and uninterrupted service,” said Richie Whitt, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer. “Dave has a long and profitable track record in the reinsurance marketplace, and thanks to the efforts of he, Jed, and many others, Markel Re is poised for continued success.”
Dave’s distinguished career has spanned more than 30 years. Prior to joining Markel, he served as President and Chief Underwriting Officer — US Reinsurance for Alterra. He also held senior underwriting positions at Transatlantic Reinsurance Company, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, and Continental Insurance Company.
Jed has more than 30 years of property and casualty treaty reinsurance experience, serving as an underwriter, broker, and executive in the US and Bermuda. His title at Alterra was President and Chief Underwriting Officer — Bermuda Reinsurance.
“Jed and Dave have been close partners in building and leading Markel’s reinsurance business, and they will continue to work closely during the transition,” said Richie. “We are grateful for Dave’s contributions and wish him all the best in his retirement. I am confident that under Jed’s leadership, we will continue to strengthen our reinsurance platform.”
About Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company’s principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company’s businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at markelcorp.com.
CITGO Helps Bronx Spanish Evangelical Church Provide Meals, Music, And More
CITGO Helps Bronx Spanish Evangelical Church Provide Meals, Music, And More
CITGO Donates Food Pantry Essentials; Supports Music, Sports, Computer, and Educational Programs
HOUSTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CITGO Petroleum Corporation hosted a special celebration at the Bronx Spanish Evangelical Church on September 26, highlighting the completion of a food storage container that CITGO donated earlier this year for the church’s food pantry program. CITGO also provided materials to support the church’s social outreach efforts, including existing music, sports, computer, and educational programs.
“CITGO believes that both individuals and corporations must work together to improve the well-being of everyone. This is a shared responsibility and a value aligned with the principles of solidarity of our shareholder, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national, state-owned oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela,” said Nelson P. Martinez, President and CEO of CITGO. “We recognize the hard work the Bronx Spanish Evangelical Church team does serving Bronx residents to keep their minds, bodies, and spirits healthy. We celebrate the positive impact we’ve made together, and we look to the future.”
CITGO donated equipment to the church’s food pantry program, “Give Them to Eat,” which provides tens of thousands of meals every month to people who would otherwise go hungry. CITGO also provided computer equipment, sporting goods, musical instruments, and music education supplies to support the church’s music and computer classes, and its sports programs for children, youth, and adults. These classes offer community members opportunities to acquire skills that will help them become productive individuals, and ultimately help fuel the collective betterment of the Bronx.
“We thank CITGO for its generous donation. We have seen the positive changes CITGO has enabled in the Bronx for years and are so grateful for the support for our programs,” said Rev. Danilo LaChapel, Director of the “Give Them to Eat” Ministries. “The new, larger food storage container will ensure that non-perishable items are stored safely and protected from weather and other elements.”
CITGO has a long history of supporting the Bronx. It created the South Bronx Social Programs and Environmental Initiative in 2007 to promote a brighter future for that community, where more than 250,000 residents live below the poverty line in one of the poorest Congressional Districts in the United States. Now called “Path to Progress,” this effort has provided more than $7.3 million in grants to South Bronx-based organizations.
The Bronx also benefits from the CITGO-Venezuela Heating Oil Program. That initiative has provided more than 235 million gallons of heating oil to more than 1.8 million people, families, homeless shelters, and Native American tribes in 25 states and the District of Columbia since 2005.
CITGO, based in Houston, is a refiner, transporter and marketer of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products. The company is owned by PDV America, Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. For more information visit www.CITGO.com.
Live Nation Announces Neil Diamond’s Highly Anticipated North America And Mexico City Tour Dates
Live Nation Announces Neil Diamond’s Highly Anticipated North America And Mexico City Tour Dates
– Diamond’s New Album, Melody Road, Set for Release Oct. 21 via Capitol Records –
– Tickets On Sale Oct. 13 in the US and Oct. 20 in Canada –
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Pop Singer/Songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, will embark on his highly anticipated NEIL DIAMOND WORLD TOUR 2015, kicking off in Allentown, Pa. on Feb. 27, 2015 and ending in Denver, Colo. on May 31, 2015. Produced exclusively by Live Nation in North America, the 2015 world tour will include 29 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada plus one stop in Mexico City, which marks Diamond’s first time ever visiting or performing there. “Neil is one of the greatest live performers touring today and we are honored to be working with him on his 2015 tour,” said Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer, Live Nation Entertainment. “The depth and power of the Neil Diamond songbook, from his early hits, right through to his soon to be released Melody Road album, will be a treat for fans everywhere.”
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The 2015 tour will feature songs from his newest studio album Melody Road, as well as many classic favorites. Tickets go on sale beginning Oct. 13 in the U.S. and Oct. 20 in Canada at www.livenation.com and through the Live Nation mobile app. Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Monday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
Neil Diamond’s new album, Melody Road, will be released on Oct. 21 via Capitol Records. This album marks his first since signing with Capitol Records.
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NEIL DIAMOND WORLD TOUR 2015 ROUTING |
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City |
Venue |
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2/27/2015 |
Allentown, PA |
PPL Center |
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3/4/2015 |
London, ON |
Budweiser Gardens* |
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3/7/2015 |
Ottawa, ON |
Canadian Tire Centre* |
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3/10/2015 |
Providence, RI |
Dunkin Donuts Center |
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3/13/2015 |
Uncasville, CT |
Mohegan Sun Arena |
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3/15/2015 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Wells Fargo Center |
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3/18/2015 |
Columbus, OH |
Schottenstein Center |
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3/20/2015 |
Detroit, MI |
The Palace of Auburn Hills |
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3/23/2015 |
Boston, MA |
TD Garden |
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3/26/2015 |
Brooklyn, NY |
Barclays Center |
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4/2/2015 |
Toronto, ON |
Air Canada Centre* |
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4/4/2015 |
Washington DC |
Verizon Center |
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4/7/2015 |
Pittsburgh, PA |
CONSOL Energy Center |
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4/9/2015 |
Milwaukee, WI |
BMO Harris Bradley Center |
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4/12/2015 |
St Paul, MN |
Xcel Energy Center |
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4/14/2015 |
Chicago, IL |
United Center |
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4/17/2015 |
Indianapolis, IN |
Bankers Life Fieldhouse |
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4/19/2015 |
Austin, TX |
Frank Erwin Center |
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4/23/2015 |
Mexico City, Mexico |
Sports Palace |
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4/30/2015 |
Saskatoon, SK |
Credit Union Centre* |
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5/2/2015 |
Calgary, AB |
Scotiabank Saddledome* |
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5/5/2015 |
Edmonton, AB |
Rexall Place* |
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5/7/2015 |
Vancouver, BC |
Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena* |
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5/10/2015 |
Seattle, WA |
KeyArena |
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5/12/2015 |
San Jose, CA |
SAP Center at San Jose |
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5/15/2015 |
San Diego, CA |
Valley View Casino Center |
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5/19/2015 |
Los Angeles, CA |
Hollywood Bowl |
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5/26/2015 |
Houston, TX |
Toyota Center |
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5/28/2015 |
Dallas, TX |
American Airlines Center |
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5/31/2015 |
Denver, CO |
Pepsi Center |
About Neil Diamond
Throughout an illustrious and wide-ranging musical career, Neil Diamond has charted 37 Top 40 singles and 16 Top 10 albums in the U.S. His most recent original studio release, 2008’s Home Before Dark, debuted at #1 in the U.S. and the UK on the Billboard Top Albums chart.
A Grammy Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon songwriters. Diamond’s many other achievements include a Golden Globe Award, 13 Grammy nominations and 2009’s NARAS’s MusiCares Person of the Year award. In 2011, Diamond received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation & House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit: www.livenationentertainment.com.
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