Archive for October, 2011 |
10-31-11
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By Tucker Harrington Cenzic, an Internet application provider that protects against infringements, recently announced that it awards Richard Stiennon, an analyst for the company, with the second annual Cenzic Cyber Security Leadership award. This award is given to an expert in the industry that has made the biggest efforts in educating others about cyber security. ... |
10-28-11
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By Tucker Harrington Sporting News recently announced that Detroit Tigers' pitcher Justin Verlander is this year's recipient of the Player of the Year award, which is chosen based on votes from all professional players. This year, 177 players voted from the American League and 112 from the National League. He received 67 votes, earning him ... |
10-27-11
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By Tucker Harrington The Palm Springs International Film Festival recently announced that it will be honoring actress Glenn Close with the Career Achievement Award at its 23rd annual awards gala, according to Entertainment Tonight. "Glenn Close has the gift of mesmerizing an audience whenever she performs," the Film Festival's chairman, Harold Matzner, said in a ... |
10-27-11
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By Abigail Richards The NCAA announced Wednesday that they will be honoring the late Jill Costello with this year's Inspiration Award, which is given to a coach or player who is confronted with a life-altering situation and still perseveres and shows dedication. Costello died at 22, 15 months after she found out she was diagnosed ... |
10-27-11
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By Tucker Harrington Second Sight Medical Products was recently recognized at the World Technology Summit with the big award of the night for its Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, which restores partial vision for those who are blinded by outer retinal degenerations. The award is given to a company that showcases innovative work, which changes ... |
10-26-11
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By Tucker Harrington The 15th annual Hollywood Film Awards took place Monday night at the Beverly Hills Hotel. These recognition awards honor the best in the film industry in the past year, and it also kicks off award season, according to the Hollywood Reporter. One of the biggest winners of the night was Michelle Williams, ... |
10-26-11
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By Abigail Richards Adweek, the trade publication for the marketing and advertising industry, recently awarded Jeff Charney, who is the chief marketing officer of Progressive Insurance, with this year's Brand Genius Award. These annual awards are given to people who make a brand truly succeed. "I'm honored to accept this award on behalf of the ... |
10-26-11
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By Tucker Harrington The Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation handed out the annual Whiting Writers' Awards, which are given to the 10 most promising writers of the year, this past Tuesday night, according to Mediabistro. "It is wonderful to see from the books these writers have published that the small, independent presses and university presses continue ... |
10-25-11
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By Tucker Harrington The well-known comedian Will Ferrell was recognized for his comedic genius with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts this past Sunday evening, according to MSNBC. Ferrell, who is known for his many roles including "Saturday Night Live," "Anchorman," and "Old School," was honored by ... |
10-24-11
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By Abigail Richards The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recently awarded Verizon with this year's Recycling Award, which is given to a company who not only participates in using sustainable products but also promotes a "green" community to the places around them. Verizon, which recycled more than 50.6 million pounds of paper and cardboard ... |
