| 10 underrated cities that deserve a visit
Many travel wish lists include cities such as New York, Los Angeles or Atlanta. But less well-known cities can be equally riveting. Here are 10 underrated cities with unexpected appeal:
1. Kansas City, Mo. // Kansas City's downtown is undergoing a $4.5 billion face-lift that includes a nine-block entertainment and shopping neighborhood. You'll find Art Deco architecture, public art and a lot of affordable sightseeing. Then you can unwind among friendly residents at one of many renowned barbecue joints.
2. Cleveland // There are tons of family-oriented things to do in this Midwestern jewel on Lake Erie's south shore. Leave the little ones at home, though, for Cleveland's main attraction: the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
3. Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Imperia Entertainment and Muller Media Cast Champion Kickboxer ...
Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPEI) and Muller Media, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MUME) announced today that it has cast world renowned Champion Kickboxer Michael Anthony McDonald in a fighter role in the Mixed Martial Arts feature film, "Never Submit." "We are thrilled to have a star of Michael's caliber on the cast," said Kenneth Eade, Executive Producer. "He rounds out a cast of legendary fighters, who will be joined by seasoned actors in this first feature film surrounding the sport of mixed martial arts," he added. Imperia's casting director, Rosemary Welden, is currently in the process of making offers to name actors for anchor roles in the film.
ABOUT MICHAEL MCDONALD
Regarded as perhaps the best kickboxer in the world, Michael Anthony McDonald holds the Canadian, WKA Heavyweight and WKC World Cruiser Weight Championship Titles in kickboxing.
NBC'S Al Roker Returns as Host of Nation's Premier Middle School ...
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Reader's Digest Association announced today that Al Roker, NBC Today Show co-host and feature reporter, will return as host and quizmaster for the fifth annual Reader's Digest National Word Power Challenge, the nation's premier middle school vocabulary competition. The 2007 National Championship will be held at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld and Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, from May 13 - 15. "As a broadcast journalist, I rely on words to communicate each day's news and weather, so I know how important a good vocabulary is to success," said Al Roker. "Being quizmaster of the Reader's Digest National Word Power Challenge gives me an opportunity to share my love of language and encourage young people to get excited about the power of words." More than two million students nationwide have already participated in preliminary school challenges, which began last fall with school-administered tests.
Harrah’s Entertainment Announces Special Stockholder Meeting for ...
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) announced today that it has established a record date and special meeting date for its stockholders to consider and vote on a proposal to adopt the previously announced merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Harrah's by affiliates of Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group. Harrah's stockholders of record at the close of business on Thursday, March 8, 2007, will be entitled to notice of the special meeting and to vote on the proposal. The special stockholder meeting will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, in the Roman Ballroom, Salon #3 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Additionally, Harrah's announced today that its 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
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