Monthly Archives: May 2015

Lightfair International Trade Show and Conference at Javit Center-NYC 2015

Revealed here. In the lighting, design and technology innovations that make LIGHTFAIR International 2015 the global connection for integrated design. For more than 25 years, the source for new solutions, new knowledge, new practices–all brilliantly presented in the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.

LIGHTFAIR International is co-owned by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES),and the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), The event is co-owned, produced and managed by AMC, Inc.

The global stage for innovation on the LFI trade show floor
6 pavilions showcase product-specific manufacturers
Conference offers 200+ hours of world-class accredited education
Conference courses range from 90 minutes to 2-day immersion sessions at every level, from
Courses on retrofitting existing buildings, managing LED costs, sources updates, and more
The LFI Innovation Awards® honors the industry’s newest product designs
LFI Networking & Special Events bring together lighting industry professionals.

LIGHTFAIR’s next edition is expected to attract over 25,000 design, lighting, architectural, design, engineering, energy, facility and industry professionals from around the world.

500 of the world’s leading manufacturers showcased their latest technologies and innovations in over 200,000 square feet of exhibit space,

Tech Crunch DISRUPT 2015-New York

Startup Alley is jam-packed with early stage companies showing off their talent and technology to attendees. With different companies exhibiting on Monday and Tuesday, Startup Alley hosts hundreds of exciting international companies in categories ranging from finance and security to e-commerce and travel. Many of these companies are launching at Disrupt for the first time and Disrupt is a great way to get in front of thousands of VCs and members of the press.

Additionally, on Monday and Tuesday, the audience votes for the “Wild Card Winner” giving the Startup Alley companies a chance to present on the Disrupt stage in front of our esteemed Startup Battlefield judges. The winning Startup Alley company receives the last spot to compete on stage as part of that day’s Battlefield contestants. If chosen, that company will be eligible to compete in the Battlefield Finals for the $50,000 grand prize and coveted Disrupt Cup.

World Liberty TV, Tech Team was on hand and interviewed many upcoming early stage companies, and see what products they was promoting and what they had to say .

T.J. Martell Foundations Women of Influence Luncheon NYC-2015

The T.J. Martell Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS Research’s 2015 Women of Influence Awards which was held , Friday, May 1, 2015 at New York’s Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street. The awards and luncheon and begin at 12:30 p.m. and a reception and silent auction beginning earlier at 11:00 a.m. The awards celebration honored seven outstanding women including radio personality and author, Delilah, Dr. Jimmie C. Holland, M.D., The TODAY Show’s Natalie Morales, New York Transit Union Local 100’s Latonya Crisp-Sauray, Designer Elaine Turner, StriVectin Operation CEO JuE Wong and SESAC’s Kelli Turner. T.J. Martell Foundation CEO Laura Heatherly welcomed all of the honorees and attendees. The event was hosted by Robin Quivers.
To benefit The T.J. Martell Foundation and honor seven distinguished women to bond and learn about healthy living, breast cancer and ovarian awareness and prevention and to celebrate their achievements.

Exclusive interview with Andy Krinner (AKA Dog Dad) for TTPM Pets -2015

Mr Andy Krinner EVP/GM Pets, Pet Content Director for TTPM old us huge percentage of Americans have a pet Cat,Dogs and other pets, and they are part of the family,and people spend close to 5 Billion Dollars Annually Purchasing, Toys and accessories for their pets,and the following companies participated in the TTPM Pet Section.

TTPM Summer 2015 vendor showcases -2015

TTPM, a leading consumer website publishing reviews, videos, and live price updates, today announced the editors’ favorite toy and family entertainment products for summer 2015 during an industry press conference. The press conference kicked off the highly anticipated annual TTPM Spring Showcase, a one-day media event which brings together the biggest names in the toy, pet, and family entertainment industries and highlights the season’s best in play.

Our mission is to help parents find the best play experience for all members of the family,” said Chris Byrne, content director, TTPM, aka The Toy Guy®. “As school lets out and schedules open up, families are looking for new products and activities to keep kids engaged, active, and playing this summer. With expert reviews that can be searched by a child’s age, gender, and, most importantly, interest, TTPM provides thousands of exciting options to guarantee a boredom-free summer break.”

Leading Consumer Review Site Showcases Fun for the Whole Family Including Outdoor Play, Blockbuster Movie Toys, Hot New Properties, and Pet Toys

TTPM, a leading consumer website publishing reviews, videos, and live price updates, today announced the editors’ favorite toy and family entertainment products for summer 2015 during an industry press conference. The press conference kicked off the highly anticipated annual TTPM Spring Showcase, a one-day media event which brings together the biggest names in the toy, pet, and family entertainment industries and highlights the season’s best in play.

“Our mission is to help parents find the best play experience for all members of the family,” said Chris Byrne, content director, TTPM, aka The Toy Guy®. “As school lets out and schedules open up, families are looking for new products and activities to keep kids engaged, active, and playing this summer. With expert reviews that can be searched by a child’s age, gender, and, most importantly, interest, TTPM provides thousands of exciting options to guarantee a boredom-free summer break.”

“This year, we’ve also added the four-legged members of the family,” Byrne added, “as TTPM has expanded its reviews to include pet toys and products.”

Recognized as the preeminent review site in the family entertainment industry, TTPM today announced three 2015 TTPM Summer Play Lists, a round-up of the top toys chosen by editors as the best in play for children and their families this season in three key categories.

MOVIES THAT PACK THE MULTIPLEX

With the arrival of summer 2015 comes some of the biggest blockbusters of the year. The three key movie properties that kids will be clamoring for this season are Avengers: Age of Ultron, Jurassic World, and Minions.

FUN IN THE SUN

After months of being stuck indoors, families reach for summer staples such as bubbles, ride-ons, blasters, and more to get their children outside and active. Products such as the Razor Jr. Mini Mod, Nerf Super Soaker Flood Fire blaster, Washable Sidewalk Chalk Paint Shake ‘n Roll Paint Rollers, and the Prank Star Farting Bubble Blaster are expected to be hot items this season.

STAND OUT SUMMER HITS

Several recently release properties and toy lines are expected to heat up in the summer months for a variety of different play experiences, from the high tech Sick Bricks from Spin Master and Kidizoom Action Cam from VTech, to classics including new entries from Playmates’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line and the expansion of Moose Toys’ popular Shopkins collectibles.

For more information about TTPM and to find the best playthings for kids, visit TTPM.com or download the Shop for Kids app by TTPM. The Shop for Kids app by TTPM allows consumers to shop for toys, games, baby products, sporting goods, electronics, and more gifts for kids. Shoppers can search, browse, or scan a product’s barcode to see expert video reviews and current prices and availability from major online retailers. Shoppers can also see if an item is in stock and click through to buy from the retailer of their choice or bookmark the item to revisit later.

About TTPM

TTPM is the #1 resource where consumers can research and find the best in toys, baby gear, pet toys, kids electronics, and sporting goods. TTPM is the only site that combines expert reviews (both video and written) with live price comparison, sales notifications, one-click purchasing, and product availability at major retailers. The Shop for Kids app by TTPM is a free app that combines expert product reviews with real time price comparison, availability at major retailers, and one click purchasing; it is the #1 rated Apple App in its category.

TTPM Summer Playlist 2015 ,by Christopher Byrne and Laurie Leahey

TTPM Summer Playlist, an annual roundup of the season’s hottest toys. Kidizoom Action Cam , The Action Cam is a great first video and photo camera for kids and is durable enough to handle drops and tumbles. It comes with two included mounts so they can attach it to their bike, skateboard and more, and a waterproof case, making it perfect for interactive play and capturing life’s adventures. It features a 1.4″ color LCD screen, can take stop-motion videos and time-lapse photos, and offers games, fun effects, frames and photo filters. (Ages 4 years and up)
Was voted as the TTPM Summer Playlist 2015,top Toy.

Leading Consumer Review Site Showcases Fun for the Whole Family Including Outdoor Play, Blockbuster Movie Toys, Hot New Properties, and Pet Toys See many others who made the list of TTPM Summer Playlist 2015.

Bang & Olufsen’s 90th year celebration and debut of The Love Affair Connection NY-2015

During the roaring 20s, Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen started their journey into technology when it was still an almost magical phenomenon, and with the accompanying flourish of Art Deco, it was clear that luxury, glamour and exuberance were at the heart of the time. Launching today in celebration of Bang & Olufsen’s 90th Anniversary is the Love Affair Collection. This exclusive collection, containing six current B&O designs, is a living illustration of the love affair that has lasted from their origin in the roaring twenties to present day.

The radiant and romantic Rose golden nuance is achieved through a unique dyeing process, which in itself inspires our designers to create concepts that can match any style and any age, where the only limit is their imagination. This, combined with warm and elegant walnut wood, bridges past and present to represent the passion, pride and persistence that has been driving Bang & Olufsen for the last 90 years.

The Love Affair Collection consists of the following six current products; the first is the majestic and recently launched BeoVision Avant 85, and then the all-in one entertainment solution BeoVision 11-46 and BeoRemote One. Also included in the range is the extremely popular magic-touch BeoPlay A9 music system and the elegant, lightweight BeoPlay H6 headphones. Last but certainly not least, the collection will include the classic, slender and straight-lined BeoLab 18 with a new walnut lamella front and a cabinet in a stunningly elegant rose golden version.
World Liberty TV, Technology Review team was on hand in NYC for the Historic debut of the Bang & Olufsen’s , The Love Affair Collection see it right here in our World Liberty TV, Technology Channel .

Ukrainian National Woman’s League of America Fundraiser Clifton NJ-2015

The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Clifton Branch 137, held a fashion show by International Ukrainian designer Olena Dats, at Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral 635 Broad St. on Saturday, April 25, at 6 p.m.
Presentation of current fashion designs as well as presentation of American Ukrainian cultural magazine, “In Love” took place. Cocktail dinner and music by Anna Maria entertainment, as well as a short film about Ukraine and the direct translation of the Klitchko fight was included.
This event is sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations and the Ukrainian Federation of America.

UNWLA:

UNWLA is a charitable and cultural organization with 90 years of history as a faithful and conscientious sponsor of humanitarian help to Ukrainians. The organization has a not-for-profit and tax-exempt status, is run exclusively by volunteers and 100% of its donations are directed to people in need. To provide immediate and long term financial and moral assistance to those affected by the war in Ukraine,UNWLA created the “Aid to Ukrainian War Victims Program”.

Bruce Silverglade owner of World Famous Boxing Gym Gleason’s NY-2015

Gleason’s is a boxing gym located on the Brooklyn waterfront. Since 1937, when the gym was founded in the Bronx, boxers with their eyes on Olympic glory or a shot at the title have been training at Gleason’s. Fighters who trained at the gym include Jake LaMotta, Roberto Durán, Benny “Kid” Paret, Gerry Cooney, and Mike Tyson. Before his first title fight against Sonny Liston, Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, also trained at Gleason’s.

The gym was founded by Peter Gagliardi, a former bantamweight, who changed his name to Bobby Gleason. It moved to Manhattan and then to Brooklyn. Gleason’s is now owned by Bruce Silverglade.

Gleason’s is reminiscent of the time when New York was the center of the boxing universe, when there were dozens of serious gyms in the city and when big fights were often held in Madison Square Garden. Now Gleason’s is among the last of a breed. It manages to stay open by permitting average joes—men and women—to train side by side with professional boxers, and stages “White Collar Boxing” events that cater to this clientele.

There is also a wrestling school called the World of Unpredictable Wrestling run by WWE Hall of Fame member Johnny Rodz. Many wrestlers and wrestling promoters have come from there. Graduates include Tommy Dreamer, Matt Striker, Taz, D-Von Dudley and Vince Russo, Prince Nana, as well as Big Vito, Da Baldies, Elektra, Ricky Vega, The Musketeer, Mac Daddy Flexx, Tim Arson, Damien Demento, the late S.D. Jones, the late Rocco Rock, and many more.

There is a sign on the wall at Gleason’s, posting an invitation from the poet Virgil: “Now, whoever has courage, and a strong and collected spirit in his breast, let him come forward, lace on the gloves and put up his hands.” Prizefighters have long answered this call at Gleason’s and some still do. But now they’ve been joined by brokers and dentists.

There is an illustrated book called: “At Gleason’s Gym.” Owner Bruce Silverglade and Gleason’s elite trainer Hector Roca co-authored the book The Gleason’s Gym: total body boxing workout for women, with a foreword by actor Hilary Swank (she famously thanked Hector Roca when she received her Oscar for her role in the boxing movie “Million Dollar Baby.

Mauricio Sulaiman President WBC honors the Legacy of Joseph Dwyer-2015

Boxing has lost another one of it’s good guys. Former NABF president Joe Dwyer passed away this weekend in Long Island, NY. A life long “boxing guy,” Dwyer fought as an amateur in the New York Golden Gloves, amassing an overall record of 56-2, 1 NC. Upon finishing Brooklyn’s Fort Hamilton High School in 1956, Dwyer entered the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS Roosevelt and Intrepid with the 74th Fighter Squadron from 1956 – 1959. Dwyer served a thirty four year tenure with the NYPD from 1961-1995, for many years as an investigator of organized crime. With a never ending love for the “Sweet Science” still burning in his heart, Dwyer served as chief inspector with the New York State Athletic Commission for twelve years before joining the IBF as their championship chairman. Dwyer returned to judging fights before joining the WBC, eventually climbing to the presidency of the Council’s North American Boxing Federation in June 2009. Dwyer’s health began to decline in recent years, but he kept in close contact with his boxing “family.” He is survived by his wife Linda, and children Arlene, Kathy and Joe, Jr. R.I.P. to a stand up guy who told it like it was.

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman made a special presentation to Dwyer’s family. Ring 8 also made presentations to the Dwyer and Mazzarella families. Dwyer and Mazzarella, both longtime Ring 8 members, passed away earlier this year. Dwyer was president of the North American Boxing Federation (NABF). Mazzarella, who served many years as Ring 8’s treasurer, was a major influence in the founding of the NYSBHOF.

World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel Executive Producer our Own Dr. Abbey ,Spoke in length with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, about Mr Dwyer who was a president of the Council’s North American Boxing Federation, See what he had to say, about the Legendary Joseph Dwyer.

4th Annual NY State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Dinner NYC-2015

NYSBHOF Class of 2015

Boxers

WBC junior welterweight champion & Vietnam Veteran Saoul Mamby – Bronx/Brooklyn
WBA junior middleweight title challenger Joey Giambra – Buffalo
1961 National Golden Gloves champion Johnny Persol – BrooklynTwo-time world welterweight title challenger Harold Weston – New York City
WBO middleweight champion Lonnie Bradley – Harlem

(Deceased)

World light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach – Astoria
“Uncrowned” world welterweight champion Billy Graham – Manhattan’s Eastside
2-Time World flyweight champion Frankie Genaro – New York City
World middleweight & welterweight champion Tommy Ryan – Redwood/Syracuse
World light heavyweight champion Jimmy Slattery – Buffalo

Non-Participants

NYSBHOF & Ring 8 president Bob Duffy – Manhattan’s Westside/Massapequa Park
Journalist Mike Katz – Bronx
Trainer Tommy Gallagher – Howard Beach
Promoter/cutman Bob Miller – Albany
Gleason’s Gym owner Bruce Silverglade – Brooklyn

(Deceased)

Trainer Charley Goldman – Brooklyn
MSG matchmaker Harry Markson – Kingston
Promoter Cedric Kushner – Manhattan
MSG matchmaker Jimmy Johnson – New York City
Journalist Damon Runyon – Manhattan
Manager/matchmaker Al Weill – New York City

Each inductee received a custom-designed belt signifying his induction into the NYSBHOF. All NYSBHOF plaques are on display at the New York State Athletic Commission.

All boxers had to have been inactive for at least three years, in order to be eligible for NYSBHOF induction, and all inductees must have resided in New York State for a significant portion of their boxing careers.

Boxing Writers Association of America , 90th Annual Awards Gala NYC -2015

BWAA was honored to feature Roy Jones, Bernard Hopkins and superstar Gennady Golovkin at the 90th Annual BWAA in NYC 2015.

The following won Awards on the night:

Sugar Ray Robinson Award Fighter of the Year
Terence Crawford

Muhammad Ali – Joe Frazier Award Fight of the Year
Lucas Matthysse-John Molina

Eddie Futch Award Trainer of the Year
Freddie Roach

Cus D’Amato Award Manager of the Year
Al Haymon

Marvin Kohn Good Guy Award
Dan Goossen

Nat Fleischer Award Excellence in Boxing Journalism
Mark Whicker

A.J. Liebling Award Outstanding Boxing Writing
Ira Berkow

Sam Taub Award Excellence in Broadcast Journalism
Seth Abraham

Barney Nagler Award Long and Meritorious Service
Jack Hirsch

Bill Crawford Courage Award
Steve & Livvy Cunningham

The object, goal and purpose of the Boxing Writers Association of America is to foster the highest professional and ethical standards in boxing journalism, both print and electronic, and to promote better working conditions for those who cover and report on the sport.

The BWAA is a natural outgrowth of an organization born in February 1926 in a midtown Manhattan hotel and christened the Boxing Writers Association of Greater New York. The group was formed to improve conditions at boxing shows for New York writers and their visiting colleagues and, in a general sense, to enhance the sport as a whole.
Annual dues for membership are $40, or a sum to be determined by a vote of the officers and board of directors, for both full and associate membership. Dues should be payable upon submission of a member’s end-of-the-year award ballot.

Today, with members nationwide and from several countries, the BWAA has moved into the 21st century representing print and online journalists.