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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Don’t miss your chance to see Garth Brooks at the intimate Encore Theater! Tickets for the next series of in-demand concerts go on sale tomorrow, February 27 at 8 a.m. PT. Tickets are $125 plus service charge and tax ($143 total). Brooks performed to sold out crowds and rave reviews at his previous concert series at the Encore Theater.

Concert times:

Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., Sundays 8 p.m. and Friday, April 9 at 10:30 p.m.

Tickets may be booked by calling 702.770.1000 or online at www.wynnlasvegas.com/boxoffice. Please note that the name for each individual ticket holder must be provided at time of purchase for the transaction to be completed. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the Wynn Box Office on February 27.

Garth concert-goers are invited to make a priority reservation for rooms and suites at Wynn | Encore. Room rates start a $209.00/night and include a $100.00 resort credit.

UNAUTHORIZED TICKET SALES

Specific measures have been put in place in an effort to ensure that the tickets for concerts are accessible to fans at face value and through authorized sales channels exclusively. Fans are discouraged from purchasing tickets through unauthorized channels as these tickets will be cancelled. Wynn is committed to developing and implementing new and improved measures to combat scalping until such a time that the illegal activity ceases. Suspect activity will be investigated and forwarded to authorities for prosecution.

Please note the following booking procedures and rules and regulations:

• At time of purchase, the full name of each person attending the concert must be provided in order to complete the transaction. No changes will be permitted after completion of the order.
• Limit 4 concert tickets per order or per person or per credit card.
• Tickets will be available for pick-up at Will Call at Wynn Las Vegas after 1 p.m. PT on the day of the concert.  Tickets are not available in advance.
• Purchaser will be required to show valid, government-issued photo ID, confirmation number and actual credit card used for payment. Each individual ticket holder must be present with purchaser to collect tickets upon presentation of valid, government-issued photo ID. Individual names will be printed on each ticket.
• Tickets must be picked up no later than one-hour prior to show time or will be subject to cancellation with no refund.
• The age limit for concerts is five years or older; anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Cellular phones, cameras, flash photography and audio/video recording devices are not permitted inside the theater.  If you use any of these devices you will be escorted out of the theater.
• All ticket sales are final and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Visit www.visitwynn.com/terms/garthtickets for a complete list of terms and conditions.

About Garth Brooks

Certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as the #1-selling solo artist in U.S. history, Garth Brooks has sold in excess of 128 million albums. He is the only solo artist in RIAA history to have six albums top the 10 million mark. His most recent release, The Ultimate Hits, has been certified five times platinum. Garth became the first artist to put out a simultaneous edition of his latest collection for a charitable cause. November 6, 2007 saw the launch of the pink edition of The Ultimate Hits, available only at the Susan G. Komen Web site. His body of work — including the groundbreaking No Fences, Ropin’ The Wind, The Hits and Double Live — propelled country music as a genre to the front pages of newspapers worldwide and the covers of magazines, to the point where Forbes declared on its cover, “Country Conquers Rock,” and featured Garth in a major music piece. According to the RIAA, Garth Brooks is the top-selling solo artist of the 20th century.

The key to his record-setting success lies within the personality and talent of Garth Brooks. It has been said that through the 1990s, Garth’s only real competition was himself. He brought daring individualism and a love of music to the table. His wide range encompasses a variety of styles which include working-class blues, honky tonk, bluegrass and arena rock. His easy-going, approachable charisma was matched only by his fearless willingness to take chances and step outside the lines. He has had an unprecedented run so far, and opened the doors for many more country artists to follow.

Garth has received every accolade the recording industry can bestow on an artist, including two Grammys, 17 American Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 18 Academy of Country Music Awards, five World Music Awards, 12 People’s Choice Awards and 36 Billboard Music Awards. He was named “Artist of the ’90s” at the 1997 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, received the Artist Achievement Award at the 1997 Billboard Music Awards and was named “Artist of the Decade” at the American Music Awards in 2000 and the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1999.

In the midst of one of the most successful careers in music history, Garth retired in 2001, delivered his last record for Capitol Records and moved back to Oklahoma to raise his children.  While in retirement, when called upon by events greater than his own self-interest, he returned to the stage. The latest of these was when the President himself requested that Garth headline President Obama’s Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. He performed as Barack and Michelle Obama, their girls, Joe and Jill Biden and a crowd of over 300,000 lined the mall from the Lincoln Memorial all the way to the Washington Monument. It was a moment in history when all did the “wave” to Garth’s performance of “Shout” while the President sang along. Once again, Garth was called upon by the network to perform for President Obama’s very first late night TV appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. When the Governor of California asked for Garth’s help, he responded by performing five concerts in two days, where proceeds from 83,000 tickets sold were donated to efforts to prevent fire catastrophes. Portions of the live concerts were shown as a TV special, “Garth Brooks: Live in L.A.” where viewers donated to the organization Fire Intervention Relief Effort (FIRE).

Oct. 15, 2009, Brooks announced that he was out of retirement: ”I am naturally nervous, but it feels good to be out from under the low ceiling of ‘retirement’ I put on myself.”  Brooks has entered a five-year “relationship” with Las Vegas resort developer, Steve Wynn.

For more information visit garthbrooks.com.

About Wynn Resorts

Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WYNN and is part of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 Indexes. Wynn Resorts owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas (www.wynnlasvegas.com), Encore (www.encorelasvegas.com) and Wynn Macau (www.wynnmacau.com). Wynn Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and destination casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip features 2,716 luxurious guest rooms and suites, an approximately 111,000 square foot casino, 22 food and beverage outlets, an on-site 18-hole golf course, approximately 223,000 square feet of meeting space, an on-site Ferrari and Maserati dealership, and approximately 74,000 square feet of retail space.

Encore, the new signature resort in the Wynn collection, opened December 22, 2008. Encore is located immediately adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas and features 2,034 suites, approximately 72,000 square foot casino, 12 food and beverage outlets, a night club, a spa and salon, approximately 60,000 square feet of meeting space and approximately 27,000 square feet of upscale retail outlets.

Wynn Macau is a destination casino resort in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and currently features 600 deluxe hotel rooms and suites, approximately 205,000 square foot casino, casual and fine dining in five restaurants, approximately 46,000 square feet of retail space, a health club, pool and spa, along with lounges and meeting facilities.

SOURCE Wynn Las Vegas

Maker of Popular RevitaLash(R) Eyelash Conditioner Introduces RevitaBrow(R)

HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ — Beautifully shaped eyebrows frame the face, define the eyes and are regarded by makeup artists as an essential element to a finished look.  Now, beautiful brows will be easier than ever to achieve with the help of RevitaBrow!  RevitaBrow is the newest product to be introduced from Athena Cosmetics, Inc., maker of RevitaLash, the number one cosmetic eyelash conditioner.

Harnessing the power of peptides and botanicals for strengthening, conditioning and nourishing, along with advanced technology, RevitaBrow helps revitalize eyebrows so they look thicker and fuller.  Makeup artists all agree that well shaped, carefully arched brows are a major feature in defining a face.

Thousands of women suffer with sparse, damaged eyebrows from years of over tweezing and waxing or simply as part of the aging process.  RevitaBrow can help counter that sparse, delicate look with a simple swipe of the RevitaBrow applicator.  When applied daily on clean eyebrows, users should start to enjoy the appearance of fuller, thicker and healthier looking brows within four to eight weeks.

RevitaBrow will be sold in specialty boutiques, spas and salons for a suggested retail price of $110.00.

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Leading Wedding Planning Website Shares Forecast for the New Year and Celebrates Launch of New Dress Gallery

Chicago, IL (February 9, 2010) /PRNewswire/ — OneWed.com, the ultimate online resource for wedding planning and home of WeddingPreParty.com, today released their predictions for the top ten wedding trends for 2010. Based on industry research, polling and trend-spotting by leading wedding vendors, wedding experts and OneWed’s editorial team, OneWed anticipates a return to vintage style, an upswing in backyard receptions and a combination of tech-savvy, eco-friendly weddings.

“We studied the wedding landscape to forecast what the next 12 months will hold for brides, grooms, vendors and wedding industry professionals,” says OneWed VP of Marketing, Jennifer Napier. “We are excited to share our findings for top trends across planning, fashion, technology, venues, and cuisine. We’re pleased to continue to provide a wealth of wedding planning tips and tools at OneWed.com– and we look forward to a great year ahead!”
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Notre Dame’s lacrosse Coach Corrigan talks about his team and the outlook for Fighting Irish lacrosse in 2010.

(Overland Park, KS) – To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – classroom, character, community and competition. The complete list of candidates follows this release.

An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School™, the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.

This year’s candidate class includes 13 student-athletes on teams ranked in the Nike/Inside Lacrosse media preseason top 20 poll. In addition, nine candidates are on the preseason Inside Lacrosse Face-Off Yearbook Division I All-American list. Six candidates own cumulative grade point averages of 3.5 or better.

Lowe’s, an official Corporate Partner of the NCAA, will announce the 2010 Senior CLASS Award™ winner at the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championship at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore May 29-31.

The 20 candidates will be narrowed to 10 finalists midway through the regular season, and those 10 names will be placed on the official ballot. Ballots will be distributed through a nationwide voting system to media, coaches and fans, who will select one finalist who best exemplifies excellence in the four Cs of classroom, character, community and competition.

“The lacrosse candidates represent a diverse cross-section of universities and a wide array of academic courses of study,” said Tom Lamb, Lowe’s senior vice president of marketing. “But the common denominator is a passion for their sport and for finishing their careers as students and athletes at the top.”

This marks the fourth year for the men’s lacrosse division of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. Cornell University midfielder Max Seibald received the award for the 2009 season and Syracuse University attackman Mike Leveille took home the 2008 honor. In 2007, Cornell goalkeeper Matt McMonagle won the inaugural men’s lacrosse

Lacrosse 2010 Candidates

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Old Westbury, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) February 9, 2010 — The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) men’s lacrosse team recently spent three days helping to build a house in Elmont, N.Y., with Habitat for Humanity, an organization that provides affordable houses to families in need.

This marks the first year that NYIT partnered with Habitat for Humanity. For head coach Bill Dunn, the experience was unbelievable for both the student-athletes and coaching staff. “We have done a lot of community service during my time here at NYIT,” says Dunn. “But working with Habitat for Humanity, and building a home for a family in need, really made a positive and lasting impact on all of us.”

The student-athletes braved sub-freezing temperatures and completed tasks assigned by Habitat site manager Tom Baccaella. “Having the NYIT lacrosse team on site for six hours at a time really allowed us to accomplish more than we usually do in that same period,” says Baccaella, noting that the student-athletes donated more than double the normally required community service hours of NYIT student athletes each day. “We were able to move assembled scaffolding, which would normally have to be broken down, and their dedication and commitment to getting as much accomplished as possible really kept the project moving.”

For senior lacrosse player Matt Sullivan, the reality of what he and his teammates were accomplishing hit home when he found out who was moving into the house. “This was truly an awesome experience, a great bonding experience for us as a team, but when we found out that we were helping to build a house for a family with four children, it made all of us truly appreciate the effort we put into the project,” says Sullivan.

At NYIT, community service is as much a part of the student-athlete’s college experience as classes and sports. Annually, members of all 10 NYIT intercollegiate athletic programs spend a collective 1,000 hours on community service projects in and around the New York/Long Island area. NYIT teams have volunteered by mentoring children in schools with sports clinics, reading at neighborhood elementary schools, visiting with senior citizens, and cooking dinner at The Ronald McDonald House.

About NYIT
NYIT is the college of choice for more than 15,000 students enrolled in more than 90 specialized courses of study leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in academic areas such as architecture and design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing sciences; health professions; management; and osteopathic medicine. As a private, nonprofit, independent institution of higher learning, NYIT embraces an educational philosophy of career-oriented professional education for all qualified students and supports applications-oriented research to benefit the greater global community. Students attend classes at NYIT’s campuses in Manhattan and Long Island, as well as online and in a number of programs throughout the world. To date, more than 81,500 alumni have earned degrees at NYIT. For more information, visit www.nyit.edu.

New York City’s Night Hotel Tops List of Provocative Properties

NEWTON, Mass. — February 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — TripAdvisor®, the world’s most popular and largest travel community, today announced the top 10 sexiest hotels in America, based on TripAdvisor editors and travelers. From seductive city dwellings, to bewitching beach-side escapes, these properties offer serious va-va-voom for Valentine’s vacationers seeking a sultry sanctuary à deux.

TripAdvisor.com site data also reveals that Las Vegas, New York City and Miami boast the most sizzling hotels in the U.S., based on the “sexy index,” calculating the number of times that travelers use the term “sexy” in their candid TripAdvisor reviews.

1. Night Hotel, New York City, New York
Average Nightly Rate: $251
As its name suggests, this modern and monochrome boutique hotel features very little light, making this the perfect spot for a romantic rendezvous with a significant other. TripAdvisor travelers note the guest rooms are cozy, and come complete with a copy of the Kama Sutra in the nightstand. Even the walls are covered with erotic art, with one TripAdvisor traveler noting, “The lobby has photos of nearly nude women in masks that aren’t for the prude!”

2. Hotel Max, Seattle, Washington
Average Nightly Rate: $167
Set in the heart of downtown Seattle, Hotel Max offers a stylish and sexy choice for over-21s wishing to explore the Emerald City. Prefer to give sight-seeing a miss and retreat to your guest room? Turn your door-handle sign to “please do not disturb” and enjoy the amenities within, including a “You Got It” button on the telephone, which responds to any whim, and a mini-bar complete with an intimacy kit. “Hotel Max is trendy and sexy and there is definitely something in the air (or perhaps they spray pheromones on the sheets),” writes one TripAdvisor traveler.
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There aren’t many cruises I’m dying to get aboard, but here is one such cruise. Not only does it visit ports I have always desired to visit, but the speakers aboard this cruise are simply amazing, especially for anyone interested in International Relations. Just reading about this cruise has me salivating and oozing with jealousy for those who will climb aboard in August. Does this cruise interest you? Let me know in the comments section below.  Thanks, Brian

Exclusive educational travel event from Moscow to Istanbul also features William J. Perry, Mikhail Gorbachev, luxurious accommodations, and customized excursions

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ — San Francisco-based educational tour operator World Leaders Travel today announced its 2010 World Leaders Symposium featuring former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of Defense William Perry, former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev, and a team of leading figures in fields ranging from technology and the U.S.-Russian space race to cultural history and global affairs. This one-of-a-kind travel event from August 30 to September 15, 2010, features a 10-night cruise aboard the privately chartered Silver Wind, with specially arranged shore excursions in Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Turkey.

Focusing on the cultural, historical, and political highlights of the Black Sea region, the Symposium begins in Moscow with three nights at The Ritz-Carlton. Travelers will experience a Moscow rarely seen by visitors and attend a gala dinner with Gorbachev. Participants then fly by chartered jet to Istanbul, Turkey, to board the luxurious Silver Wind, which serves as the primary venue for presentations by Rice and others. The ship, among the highest-rated small cruise vessels afloat, will circumnavigate the Black Sea with visits to Batumi, Georgia; Sochi, Russia; Baku, Azerbaijan; and Yalta, Sevastopol, and Odessa in Ukraine before returning to Istanbul. After disembarking the Silver Wind, guests will move in to the elegant Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel for two nights, and enjoy private special events and lectures during the trip’s final days. Optional extensions to Kiev, Chernobyl, and Moscow, and to Istanbul and Ephesus, are also available.

An unparalleled educational program includes off-the-record discussions with globally significant leaders and valuable context and insight provided by a team of scholars from sponsoring organizations. Featured speakers include Librarian of Congress James Billington; Google’s Vinton G. Cerf, widely regarded as one of the “fathers of the Internet”; former diplomatic correspondent Marvin Kalb; EastWest Institute president John Mroz; and astrophysicist Michael Shara, among others.

Symposium sponsors include American Museum of Natural History Expeditions, Chautauqua Institution, Foreign Affairs magazine, Harvard Alumni Association Travels, Princeton Journeys, Alumnae Association of Smith College, Smithsonian Journeys, and Yale Educational Travel.

For pricing information, a detailed brochure, or to book today, please contact one of the Symposium sponsors, your professional travel advisor, call World Leaders Travel at (800) 395-3288, or visit WorldLeadersTravel.com.

SOURCE World Leaders Travel

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Learning that the scheduled Olympic accommodations that Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon had arranged for eleven wish families from Canada, the USA and Australia, were no longer available, Jet Set Sports stepped forward to provide all free accommodations for these families during the Games.

Since 1983, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Canada has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its magical wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that the wish experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.

Jet Set Sports, the world’s premier Olympic hospitality company, will ensure that each Olympic wish granted by the Foundation is an unparalleled success. Jet Set Sports had previously donated 68 event tickets to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.

“Jet Set Sports has ensured that these courageous children will enjoy unforgettable wishes during the Vancouver Games,” said Ross Hetherington, executive director of Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon. “Thanks to their effort and generosity, eleven children with life-threatening medical conditions, and their families, will experience the awe-inspiring event that is the Olympic Games. Sead is a true angel,” referring to Sead Dizdarevic, chairman and CEO of Jet Set Sports.

12-year-old Matthew Vocino is one of the amazing Canadian wish children attending the Olympic Games. “Thank you everyone. We were not surprised by the community’s reaction – we knew that someone would find a way to help make Matthew and the other children’s wishes come true,” said Michael Vocino, Matthew’s father.

Jet Set Sports has been a key partner of the Olympic Movement for more than 25 years, and has donated thousands of tickets to events, and accommodations for those that need them, to Olympic Games volunteers, Olympic Aid, and numerous other non-profit organizations, in every Olympic Games for which the company has provided hospitality services.

“North America has truly rallied in support of our wish children,” says Jennifer Ritter, CEO of Make-A-Wish Canada. “On behalf of our wish children and their families, thank you for your generosity!”

“As proud supporters of the Olympic Movement and the ideals that it seeks to advance, we’re constantly looking for unique opportunities to involve youngsters in the magnificence of the Olympic Games,” said Sead Dizdarevic, chairman and CEO of Jet Set Sports. “When I read about this situation, I knew we had to step in and help. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, like the many deserving organizations we’ve been lucky enough to associate with in the past, are a perfect fit for us, and we’re thrilled to play a small role in the success of their programs.”

About Jet Set Sports

Jet Set Sports and its sister company CoSport are leading providers of Olympic Games hospitality packages and Olympic Games event tickets to corporate clientele and the general public. Since 1984, Jet Set Sports has provided clients with unparalleled hospitality experiences at Olympic Games through its VIP Hospitality Programs and Hospitality Management Services. The company is an official sponsor of the Canadian Olympic Committee, the US Olympic Committee and various other National Olympic Committees throughout the world. Most recently, the company was an Official Sponsor of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece and the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, please visit www.jetsetsports.com and www.cosport.com.

About Make-A-Wish Canada

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada is a dynamic wish granting organization that brings hope, strength and joy to children across Canada living with life-threatening medical conditions. Along with the national office, seven independent regional chapters grant magical wishes to children in need from coast-to-coast. Make-A-Wish Canada is an affiliate of Make-A-Wish Foundation® International. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is the largest wish-granting organization in the world, making dreams and wishes come true for more than 240,000 children since 1980. To learn more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada visit www.makeawish.ca

Here are some romantic getaways listed by AAA but even better would be a list of GleeStreet readers’ own favorite romantic getaways and intimate restaurants. For my bride and I, we love Trevi’s inside the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Irving, Texas (Las Colinas). It doesn’t get much better than Trevi’s. Leave your favorite romantic getaway or intimate restaurant suggestions below this post or comment on those listed by AAA. Thanks – Brian

Cozy up to your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day at places selected by AAA experts.

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Love is in the air! As Valentine’s Day approaches, many Americans are planning romantic getaways and exceptional dinners with their special someone.  Opportunities to be hit by Cupid’s arrow abound at hotels and restaurants across the U.S. and Canada. These properties romance travelers all year with intimate settings, personalized amenities and exceptional touches, according to the travel experts at AAA.

AAA polled its professional inspectors for their favorite places to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Discover their top 14 picks below, also highlighted on AAA’s travel blog at AAATravelViews.com.

The Boheme, Orlando, Fla., AAA Four Diamond Restaurant

While downtown movers and shakers can be spotted here during the lunch hour dining on cashew salmon or crab ravioli, an amazing transformation takes place for dinner service. Live background music, dim lights, rich fabrics and wood accents create a warm and tranquil atmosphere perfect for a romantic dinner. Special Valentine’s Day brunch and dinner menus feature exquisite selections including mouthwatering seafood specialties and desserts.

Casa Madrona Hotel, Sausalito, Calif., AAA Three Diamond Lodging

A well-known getaway for honeymooners and sweethearts, this intimate hotel is nestled on a lush hillside overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The Casa Madrona blends the amenities of a full-service hotel with the charm of a historic bed and breakfast. Guest rooms are individually decorated with elegant décor and personal touches from canopy beds and claw-foot tubs to artist lofts and private balconies.

Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel, St. Pete Beach, Fla., AAA Four Diamond Lodging

Known internationally as “Florida’s Pink Castle” and locally as “The Don,” this property is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Built in 1928, this resort features awe-inspiring Mediterranean architecture and lushly landscaped grounds enhanced by marble fountains. One can view romantic sunsets from the courtyard area, guestroom balconies and during walks on the beach.

The Hay-Adams, Washington, D.C., AAA Four Diamond Lodging
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