Sing for Hope celebrated its 7th annual gala in New York City in a multi-level Chelsea loft space punctuated by brilliantly colored Sing for Hope Pianos and vivid art photographs. Nearly 400 guests gathered to support Sing for Hope's arts outreach programs that democratize the arts and ignite the spark of creative innovation in all people. The event was chaired by Sing for Hope Board Member (and Metropolitan Opera Chair and Lincoln Center Vice-Chair) Ann Ziff, and honored Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya. The evening was enlivened by stellar performances from Sing for Hope Volunteer Artists including distinguished lyric tenor Matthew Polenzani, Broadway leading lady Melissa Errico, Pianist Howard Watkins, a capella group The Maccabeats, and, in the surprise of the evening, a trio of "dueling Carmens" - Met stars Sandra Piques Eddy, Alyson Cambridge, and Rebecca Ringle, who performed the Habanera in matched red dresses while winding their way through the audience toward the evening's honoree.
A delegation of 12 Turkish businesses has attended the SelectUSA Investment Summit, the first-ever Summit bringing together 1,200 attendees from nearly 60 countries in Washington and hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Commerce. “Our two governments and our private sectors have been working together closely to increase our bilateral trade and investment ties. In recent years, we have seen record levels of exports in both directions, and strong interest in bilateral investment. Greater Turkish investment in the United States will lead to greater Turkish trade with our country - a key priority of Turkey’s aspiration to become a Top Ten economy by 2023,” U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Francis J. Ricciardone was quoted as saying in an announcement released by the U.S. embassy on Oct. 31.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) reported financial results for the 2013 third quarter. The Company also affirmed its full year financial outlook provided on July 30, 2013, with the EPS outlook narrowed to the higher end of its previous range, and announced plans to significantly increase investments in compliance and regulatory capabilities.
Attention, all fans of Dr. Mehmet Oz! Dr. Oz wants to whet your appetite for his new health magazine, published by the Hearst company. In an October 27 email blast, the company invited newsletter subscribers to "View This Week’s Video Exclusive from Dr. Oz." The email hyped the upcoming magazine with carefully chosen words that Hearst hopes will target the talk show host's loyal viewing audience:
