Capture the last minute shopping scene at JCPenney as customers rush to find the best gifts for everyone on their Christmas lists during the final shopping weekend of the holiday season. Early morning customers on Saturday will be greeted with an envelope containing a $10 off $10 coupon giveaway, while supplies last. We look forward to working with you on live segments, in-store interviews, trend stories and more. News photographers are welcome.
WHEN:
Friday, Dec. 22 – Sunday, Dec. 24
WHERE:
Local JCPenney stores. (Visit jcp.com and click “find a store” for nearest location.)
STORY ELEMENTS:
· Interview a local General Manager about the in-store shopping frenzy
· Showcase the best deals at JCPenney including:
o Entire store is up to 60% off
o $7.99 Kids' sleep separates. Reg. $20.
o $9.99 Cooks 1.5-qt. slow cooker. Reg. $20.
o $14.80 Women’s Xersion Tunic sweatshirt. Reg. $37.
o $17.99 Men’s St. John’s Bay puffer vest. Reg. $42.
o $19.99 Women's boots. Reg. $59-$89.
o $19.99 Cooks 12-cup programmable coffee maker, nonstick griddle, power blender or 4-slice toaster over. Reg. $40-$60.
o $25 1/10 CT.T.W. Diamond Studs or Pendants. Reg. $124.98.
o $47.99-$263.99 Samsonite luggage. Reg. $120-$660.
o $55.99 ea. 1/10 CT.T.W. White, Champagne or color-enhanced Black Diamond in Sterling Silver or 14K Gold over Silver. Reg. $124.98.
o $249.99 Sony PlayStation 4 Star Wars bundle. Reg. $299.
· For your holiday gift stories, check out unique gifts at jcp.com
· Download store b-roll footage featuring popular shopping items
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Tom Fitton: 'Americans should know what their Justice Dept. is up to'
December 16, 2017 – 4:40 – Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton on “Justice w/ Judge Jeanine” discussing the ongoing controversy surrounding the Mueller investigation, the FBI, and the DOJ.
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The Trivium and Quadrivium, medieval revival of classical Greek education theories, defined the seven liberal arts necessary as preparation for entering higher education: grammar, logic, rhetoric, astronomy, geometry, arithmetic, and music. Even today, the education disciplines identified since Greek times are still reflected in many education systems. Then came the Information Age, bringing with it Big Data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence as well as visualization techniques. All this technology dramatically increased the amount of knowledge we could access and the speed at which we could generate answers to our questions. C.M. Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, asked Charles Fadel, Founder of the Center for Curriculum Redesign, how much of the data kids are being forced to memorize is actually relevant.
“New and more innovative knowledge maps are now needed to help us navigate the complexities of our expanding landscape of knowledge,” says Charles Fadel. He stresses that “Understanding the interrelatedness of knowledge areas will help to uncover a logical and effective progression for learning that achieves deep understanding.”
Charles Fadel is the founder of the Center for Curriculum Redesign, which has been producing new knowledge maps that redesign knowledge standards from the ground up.
Read the full article here
CMRubinWorld launched in 2010 to explore what kind of education would prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing globalized world. Its award winning series, The Global Search for Education, is a celebrated trailblazer in the renaissance of the 21st century, and occupies a special place in the pulse of key issues facing every nation and the collective future of all children. It connects today’s top thought leaders with a diverse global audience of parents, students and educators. Its highly readable platform allows for discourse concerning our highest ideals and the sustainable solutions we must engineer to achieve them. C. M. Rubin has produced over 500 interviews and articles discussing an expansive array of topics under a singular vision: when it comes to the world of children, there is always more work to be done.
For more information on CMRubinWorld
Follow @CMRubinWorld on Twitter
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OSBA to Present Contemporary Ballet Company Collage Dance Collective in Ogden on January 25
Ogden, Utah — Ogden Symphony Ballet Association is bringing the stars to Ogden this season. As part of their brand-new Dance Season, OSBA is presenting the highly acclaimed Collage Dance Collective on January 25.
Collage Dance Collective is a contemporary ballet company, currently based in Memphis, TN. Under the artistic direction of Dance Theater of Harlem alum Kevin Thomas, Collage has assembled a powerhouse company featuring dancers from all over the world, including Brazil, the Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Canada and the United States. And collectively, Collage has inspired and awed audiences across the country with their brilliant dancing, impeccable technique, and iconic choreography.
Collage Dance Collective’s performances are bold and unapologetic, with new repertoire based in faith, conviction and the power that comes from embracing one’s authentic self. Many of their most recent performances celebrate growth, resilience and growing where one is planted. Choreography has been carefully selected to showcase a wide range of styles and narratives. Some of the world-renowned choreographers whose work will be featured include choreographers like Sir Frederick Ashton, Dwight Rhoden, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Camille A. Brown and Joshua Manculich.
Collage is also committed to building a more inclusive and diverse ballet community. The company is comprised of world-class dancers who are virtuosic performers, experienced storytellers, and who also reflect the richness of the African Diaspora. In fact, last spring, a compelling image of five of their dancers went viral last spring because it celebrated this diversity. As Pricilla Frank of the Huffington Post wrote, “the company’s portrait . . . boldly projects a new model for ballet’s future . . . The image envisions an environment where dancers are evaluated by their skill and style, regardless of skin tone, gender identity, or socioeconomic background,” (HuffintonPost.com).
Collage Dance Collective will perform January 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Val A. Browning Center at Weber State University. Tickets range from $10 to $35. Call 801-399-9214 or visit www.symphonyballet.org to order tickets.
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Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has won a prestigious order to provide a range of motive power equipment for installation in a vastly expanded warehouse in Warrington run by a major online retailer.
Hoppecke’s customer specialises in retailing fashion goods, electrical goods, sports energy supplements and food – either directly or for some of the UK’s best known high street retail companies. The vast majority of the company’s sales take place outside the UK and, with a £100m investment, the warehouse has been built to become an 836,000 square foot distribution and manufacturing centre of excellence – one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Further expansion at Warrington is on the cards with additional warehouses being planned in Europe and the USA.
The leading specialist in industrial battery systems and the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership, Hoppecke secured the motive power contract for the Warrington warehouse. The company has supplied all materials handling equipment batteries, chargers, changing equipment, electrical installation and battery call forward and management systems and will also be providing a full contract maintenance service.
There are five battery charging/changing areas within the building spread across all areas of production and distribution requirements. Within all areas there is a large quantity of Hoppecke Trak-Eco batteries with Trak-Com IP ‘on battery’ modules, all with Trak-Eco low maintenance and low gassing chargers and a number of PU changing machines. Also, in each area there is a management system with LAN communication and SMS text messaging capability reporting by website or text on any battery or charger faults or operational issues.
The online retailer is a technology-focused company looking to automate its materials handling equipment to become driverless within the next 12 months. They chose Hoppecke as their partner because they saw the battery specialist as a technology-led company that they could be confident would deliver the most advanced motive power solutions for their business.
Says Jason Howlett, Managing Director of Hoppecke UK & Ireland and Regional Managing Director of Western & Northern Europe: “This is a prestigious order for us to win from a major player in global online retailing and we are absolutely delighted to be delivering motive power solutions to this company. What is particularly exciting about this contract is that, like Hoppecke, this retailer is going places and will be expanding for many years to come. We will, of course, play our part in helping to ensure continued success for the customer.”
Caption: Hoppecke wins major warehouse motive power contract
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About Hoppecke Industrial Batteries
Hoppecke is the leading specialist for industrial battery systems and at the same time the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership. Hoppecke offers to its customers around the world concepts for efficient and reliable power supply for every industrial application. A leading exponent of environmental care for more than 80 years, Hoppecke offers solutions for a variety of industries including motive power, reserve power for IT/telecoms, power stations, solar energy and UPS, special power for rail and underground. Hoppecke’s UK operation is based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme in the Midlands and the parent company has customers and business partners in many countries around the world, including Europe, the USA and Chin
