Sentences with phrase «global icons of»

Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and the most popular global icons of all time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture.

Ali's connection with crowds of cheering Zaireans became a spiritual bond, one that turned him into a global icon of pride and power.

He emphasizes this: «The Golf is the global icon of car making.

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Today, the venerable non-profit group encompasses 37 unique companies — the most since the repeal of Prohibition — from legendary brands and renowned global icons to emerging distillers that are building the next generation of our timeless craft.

Dana Evan joined Icon Ventures as a Venture Partner in 2013, bringing over 25 years of executive leadership experience in global finance and operations management.

As a key member of «Blockchain Interoperability Alliance», ICON shares a common goal to interconnect with isolated blockchain networks and develop global standards for inter-blockchain networks.

The WBENC National Conference & Business Fair's Host Committee is chaired by Patti Winstaney, President, Aztec Promotional Group, LP; and includes Betty Manetta, President & CEO, Argent Associates, Inc.; Billie Bryant Schultz, CEO of CESCO, Inc.; Sharon Evans, President & CEO, CFj Manufacturing; Carrie Martinez, President, CM Productions, Inc.; Royalyn Reid, CEO, Consumer & Market Insights; Pamela O'Rourke, President & CEO, ICON Information Consultants, LP; Rosa Santana, CEO, Integrated Human Capital; Lindsay Stroh, Regional Vice President, KellyMitchell Group; Michelle Boggs, President & CEO, McKinley Marketing Partners; Stephanie Point, CEO, Point 2 Point Global Security, Inc.; Rachel Sanchez, CEO, Prestige Maintenance USA (PMUSA).

We had seen how Canadian business had already lost many leading global icons from all sorts of industries, widely ranging from steel to telecom to aluminum.

One could say that mass culture is parasitic on folk culture, because it requires the creativity of the people to survive, although today business machines like Hollywood prefer to create their own cultural icons that they then thrust upon a global public.

In an age in which emotional narratives often trump facts, the polar bear became the icon of global warming hysteria.

The export and import of consumer goods for supermarket shelves, the internationalization of personal computers with a common user icon - driven interface abet the global demand for a common reductive language.

A decade ago Kenichi Ohmae described this process9, driven by global exposure to the same information, the same cultural icons, and the same advertisements, as the «Californiazation» of taste.

Applebee's has long been on the road to recovery alongside IHOP, and the two casual dining icons received a checkup in the form of parent brand DineEquity's fourth - quarter earnings report, which came complete with a name change to Dine Brands Global Inc..

Amarula, the South African producer of cream liqueur, has released a special edition of 400,000 bottles with its elephant icon in order to raise global awareness for the same remaining number of the endangered African species.

This has largely been the case for IKEA, though they have made minor adjustments in various programs to improve usability (e.g., limiting the number of «clicks» in the tablet to a minimum, making the icons on the tablet larger, making reports more user - friendly, moving certain data input from store co-workers to the global administration).

Accolade Wines has a prominent stand at the fair showcasing its range of brands including Barossa Valley icon Grant Burge Wines, Hardys — Australia's most powerful wine brand, plus other global brands from South Africa, New Zealand and California.

The Halal Guys grew from its humble beginnings as a food cart on the streets of New York City to a global icon known as the largest American Halal street food concept in the world.

George in 2014 will author the biography of global boxing icon Emanuel Steward.

Global icons Ronaldinho and Carlos will likely steal much of the attention from fans, but fellow Brazilian Falcao could prove to be the main man when the action gets underway.

Unveiled at a Mexican version of Madame Tussauds, the 47 year old manager's statue joins those of other global and national footballing icons such as Pele, Hugo Sánchez, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, and Ronaldinho.

Niels de Vos, chief executive of British Athletics, said: «Usain Bolt is a global sporting icon and this will be one of the last opportunities for families to attend the Anniversary Games and see him compete.

We knew the 2013 - 14 season was the first real enforcement of UEFA's Financial Fair Play, but we sat around the boardroom playing Pin the Tail on the Third - Party Owned Transfer Player last May and decided to test UEFA's resolve out by spending approximately a berbillion dollars on such global icons like Fernandinho and Alrego Nalvaro, or whatever his name is, in last summer's transfer window.

With none of the four superstars at their dazzling best, it was the Barca possession coupled with Real's defensive frailties and tactical naivety that widened the gap between the two global icons to six points.

In 2017, NASA is launching two missions to investigate this dynamic region: the Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, and Global Observations of the Limb and Disk, or GOLD.

The second half of the 20th century, and the rise of television, introduced yet a new change in communication technology that was accompanied by the rise of a new cultural icon: the sports figure, who for the first time in history rose to the status of global celebrity.

He pointed to hurricanes, an icon for Mr. Gore, who highlights the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and cites research suggesting that global warming will cause both storm frequency and deadliness to rise.

NARS Director of Global Artistry, James Boehmer's look for Creatures of the Wind was inspired by Americana and icons like Anjelica Huston and Sissy Spacek.

Halle Berry once again proves the power of a classic pixie at the Global Icon Award.

UFC will do its best to market her in a way that will turn her into a must watch ppv star but the attributes that make sports stars global icons are such a unique collection of traits that the UFC can only do so much.

Chan's award was clearly given for his pioneering stunt work and status as a global cinematic icon — but in a fun clip package that included one ridiculous physical feat after another, director Brett Ratner asserted, «Jackie Chan is one of the greatest entertainers who has ever lived.»

Following the release of the gravity defying poster, we've now got another peek into the towering inferno of Dwayne Johnson's summer disaster vehicle Skyscraper thanks to a Super Bowl trailer and TV spot; watch them here... Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary's Skyscraper as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran -LSB-...]

A highlight of the night was the bestowing of the AACTA Longford Lyell Award upon beloved icon Paul Hogan, an honour that has previously acknowledged the global standing of such talents as Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush.

Today, the project has become a veritable global phenomenon, and because of it, thousands of children from more than forty countries have exchanged pictures, stories, and goodwill, turning a half - inch - thin storybook character into a cultural icon.

With more than 50,000 pupils and 1,500 schools having participated in Sky Sports Living for Sport last year, the ceremony marked the culmination of countless inspirational personal journeys, as global icons David Beckham and Jessica Ennis - Hill honoured the Student of the Year, Teacher of the Year and Project of the Year live on air in front of a studio audience of young people, teachers and sporting greats.

Known as Berlin's icon of global friendship and peace, the Buddy Bear comes to the North Campus compliments of the Consulate General of the Republic of Germany in Miami.

That's not a criticism — on the contrary, the completely out - there style of the Countach launched beyond even the eroticism of the Miura to cement the brand from Sant» Agata as a global icon.

The car has in many ways served as the brand's foundation, a vehicle that helped propel Rolls - Royce beyond a mere manufacturer of fine automobiles and into a global luxury icon.

Corvette is now a performance icon that's recognized around the world, and Corvette Racing's continued participation in the ALMS and the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be an important element in the global celebration of GM's 100th anniversary in 2008.»

Some people may decry the morphing of the new Mustang look from retro Americana to sleek James Bond, but I think it remains the icon, only with a style and driving dynamics that finally caught up to discerning global tastes at a value proposition that's simply unbeatable.

The rugged all - terrain vehicle is the soul of the brand, a global design icon and one of the toughest and hardest working vehicles ever produced.

And the Italian design chief of the German corporation emphasizes this: «The Golf is the global icon car making.

Corvette Racing's long - term success at Le Mans has transformed the marque from an all - American performance icon to a global symbol of automotive excellence.

And given the phenomenal global success this automotive icon has enjoyed in the 21st Century, can you really blame the company for deciding not to throw the baby out with the bathwater during this round of midlife updates?

When the first generation Continental GT was unveiled in 2003 it represented the renaissance of Bentley as a global luxury icon, subsequent launches such as Mulsanne, Continental Flying Spur saloon and the new Continental GT have seen the Bentley brand growing from strength to strength.

«We crafted this car with the goal of creating a contemporary interpretation of Mustang — an American automotive icon that symbolizes optimism and freedom for millions of people around the world,» said Jim Farley, executive vice president of Ford global marketing, sales and service and Lincoln.

«The Z4 is already recognised as a design icon and a triumph of engineering, leading its market segment in terms of global sales,» said Mr Yallouridis.

The update for the Bold consists of improved group Push to Talk functionality, enhancements to group Push to Talk calls, contacts and audio performance, improved viewing of text - messaging threads, when opening and listening to a picture / video message with audio, receiving a text message with a notification ringtone will not affect the audio attachmentâ $ ™ s playback, the text - message icon will register unread messages and disappear, the phone will connect and stay connected to a 3G network in Global Mode and using the End key to turn off the Bold will now display a confirmation prompt.

Global warming, bringing with it bleaching events and storms of increasing intensity, Crown of Thorns Starfish (CoTS) outbreaks and water quality all putting stress on our national icon.

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Of the city's most sought - after properties, this global hotel icon combines historic grandeur with modern amenities, making it ideal for 21st Century luxury travelers.