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.
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:
Coca-Cola Co. CEO Muhtar Kent checked another Chinese city off the list on Oct. 24, traveling to Shijiazhuang to open the Atlanta-based beverage giant's 43rd bottling plant in the country. Though unknown to many Americans, Shijiazhuang is the capital of Hebei province, which has more than 72 million people. The fact that Coke spent $106 million on the new plant in partnership with COFCO, its Chinese bottling partner, shows that it sees such cities as anything but obscure. In fact, they're central to a three-year, $4 billion China investment plan that culminates in 2014. 
