LEADING RARE COIN AUCTIONEER, STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES, SETS WORLD RECORD WITH SALE OF 1794 SILVER DOLLAR FOR $10,016,875

HIGHEST PRICE EVER REALIZED FOR ANY RARE COIN AT AUCTION

Leading rare coin auctioneer STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES conducted one of the STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES most highly-anticipated events in numismatic history on January 24, 2013, with the sale of the record-setting CARDINAL COLLECTION. The highlight of the evening was the $10,016,875 sale of the coveted 1794 FLOWING HAIR SILVER DOLLAR, a superb GEM SPECIMEN example and the finest known to exist. This set a new world-record price for any coin. Attended by hundreds of enthusiasts, collectors, investors and dealers, and resulting in nearly $27 million in rare coins crossing the block, the auction of THE CARDINAL COLLECTION and other important consignments took place as part of the STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES NEW YORK AMERICANA SALE.

Leading rare coin auctioneer Stack’s Bowers Galleries conducted one of the most highly-anticipated events in numismatic history on January 24, 2013, with the sale of the record-setting Cardinal Collection. The highlight of the evening was the $10,016,875 sale of the coveted 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar, a superb Gem Specimen example, the finest known to exist. This set a new world-record price for any coin. (PRNewsFoto/Stack’s Bowers Galleries)

STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES, a division of Fortune 500 Company SPECTRUM GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC., combines the extraordinary histories of STACK’S, the oldest rare coin auction and retail company in America, with BOWERS AND MERENA AUCTIONS, one of the world’s preeminent auctioneers of rare coins and paper money. The two companies unite to share a combined legacy that spans more than 100 years, and includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable collections to ever cross an auction block — the legendary JOHN J. FORD, JR. and LOUIS E. ELIASBERG, SR. COLLECTIONS, The HARRY W. BASS, JR. COLLECTION, and THE NORWEB COLLECTION — to name just a few.

COUNTRY ON THE HIGH SEAS: A STELLAR COLLECTION OF COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST SUPERSTARS TO SET SAIL ON THE INAUGURAL 2014 “COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE”

GROUP INCLUDES VINCE GILL, KENNY ROGERS, LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS, PATTY LOVELESS, JO DEE MESSINA, RONNIE MILSAP, RESTLESS HEART AND MANY MORE

7-DAY LUXURY VOYAGE RUNS JANUARY 19-26, 2014 FROM FT. LAUDERDALE TO GRAND TURK, SAN JUAN, ST. MARTEN AND HALF MOON CAY

The very first COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE will launch in early 2014 and sail through the Caribbean with an incredible group of superstars and much-loved fan favorites onboard including VINCE GILL, KENNY ROGERS, LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS, PATTY LOVELESS, JO DEE MESSINA, RONNIE MILSAP, and RESTLESS HEART with television personality LORRAINE CROOK hosting the entire journey. The vacation of a lifetime for country music fans, the cruise will hold intimate concerts every day, exclusive events not available anywhere else, activities, comedians, world class dining, deluxe accommodations, and much more for seven luxurious days aboard HOLLAND AMERICA‘s MS EURODAM. All concert tickets, activities and meals are included, with further information available at www.CountryMusicCruise.com.

Vince Gill To Set Sail On the Inaugural COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE. 7-Day Luxury Voyage Runs January 19-26, 2014 From Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Marten and Half Moon Cay. http://www.countrymusiccruise.com. (PRNewsFoto/Time Life)

“Country music fans are in for something really special,” says VINCE GILL.  “Not only will they get to experience a luxurious ocean cruise, but they can enjoy exclusive concerts by country music’s iconic superstars.  The cruise is destined to become a vacation destination in the years to come.” 

KATY PERRY AND POPCHIPS UNVEIL KATY’S KETTLE CORN: THE POPSTAR’S SIGNATURE FLAVOR LAUNCHING NATIONWIDE AT TARGET

Singer-songwriter KATY PERRY and popchips, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the U.S., has introduced a new addition to the popchips‘ award winning line of snacks – KATY’S KETTLE CORN, a sweet & salty popped corn chip debuting at most target stores nationwide this month.

Katy Perry hosts the Katy’s Casino popchips event to launch her new popchips flavor — Katy’s Kettle Corn — in West Hollywood, CA. (PRNewsFoto/popchips)

popchips®, one of the fastest growing snacks brands in north America and the UK is a naturally delicious line of popped chips with all the flavor and half the fat of fried chips. Popchips has been winning awards and acclaim since its launch in 2007 and has a growing list of celebrity fans and investors, led by social media pioneer and actor, ASHTON KUTCHER, who serves as the company’s “PRESIDENT OF POP CULTURE.”  

LUXURY AT HOME: INTRODUCING PRIZER HOODS, THE ULTIMATE STATEMENT IN LUXURY KITCHEN HOODS

45 YEARS OF DESIGN EXPERTISE COMBINED WITH 133 YEARS OF CUSTOM MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE UNMATCHED LUXURY KITCHEN HOODS

PRIZER-PAINTER STOVE WORKS, INC., manufacturer of BLUESTAR™ professional cooking equipment for the home, introduces PRIZER HOODS, a line of professionally-inspired luxury kitchen hoods, crafted for kitchen designers, architects and homeowners who demand cutting-edge design and state-of-the-art performance.

The new PRIZER HOODS merges the 45 years of leading design expertise of INDEPENDENT, INC. with PRIZER-PAINTER STOVE WORKS‘ 133-year-heritage of quality custom manufacturing technology. With stunning and fully customizable designs, using a wide range of metal options, and offering a dazzling palette of colors, trims and finishes, PRIZER HOODS makes the ultimate statement in any kitchen. From rich old-world, commanding styles to modern hood designs with smooth, sweeping contours, every hand-crafted Prizer Hood offers enduring elegance and engaging style customized to the buyer’s individual taste.

Prizer-Painter Stove Works, Inc., manufacturer of BlueStar(TM) professional cooking equipment for the home, introduces Prizer Hoods, a stunning line of professionally-inspired luxury kitchen hoods, crafted for kitchen designers, architects and homeowners who demand cutting-edge design and state-of-the-art performance. (PRNewsFoto/Prizer-Painter Stove Works, Inc.)

“Since the kitchen is one of the more popular places to gather in the home, range hoods are evolving and becoming a focal point. From artistic to deep-rooted designs with flair, unique statement hoods are appearing in many settings, whether contemporary or traditional.  And advanced manufacturing technology allows realization of unmatched performance,” said MICHAEL TRAPP, PRESIDENT, PRIZER HOODS.

MARNI 2013 PRE-FALL/WINTER COLLECTION FUSES THE MASCULINE AND THE FEMININE IN SEAMLESS STYLE

Images provided by Karla Otto for Marni

Marni 2013 Pre-Fall/Winter Collection (Courtesy of  Marni)

Marni 2013 Pre-Fall/Winter Collection (Courtesy of the Marni Design House)

MARNI’s 2013 PRE-FALL/WINTE COLLECTION features clothing suited for the needs and speed of the concrete jungle, with a military attitude filtered through a feminine sensibility. Girls that dressing like boys with an urban and tough manner informs the MARNI WINTER EDITION 2013 COLLECTION.

HERE’S TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: BELLA INTRODUCES THE NUTRIPRO COLD PRESS JUICER

BELLA NUTRIPRO’S TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES MORE JUICE, MORE NUTRIENTS AND GREAT TASTE!

BELLA – the industry leader in treatmakers, specialty baking and entertaining appliances – has announced the launch of BELLA NUTRIPRO. Unlike traditional juicers with fast spinning blades, this state-of-the-art cold press juicer operates using a chewing (mastication) method to produce high-quality fruit and vegetable juices.

BELLA introduces the NutriPro cold press juicer. BELLA NutriPro’s technology provides more juice, more nutrients and great taste. BELLA NutriPro is now available at Macy’s and JCP stores nationwide, and will soon also be available through TV for a suggested retail price of $249.99. For more information, please visit http://www.NutriProJuicer.com. (PRNewsFoto/BELLA NutriPro)

“Juicing is a vital component to a healthy lifestyle, and the BELLA NutriPro just made it more affordable and easier than ever,” said DIANA STOBO, author of GET NAKED FAST. “Most people do not receive the vital nutrients that our bodies require to live a vibrant and healthy lifestyle, which can be easily obtained through cold pressed juices.”

VERMONT’S ARLINGTON GREEN BRIDGE GETS STAMP OF APPROVAL

One of Vermont’s most photographed covered bridges — the ARLINGTON GREEN BRIDGE — is commemorated on a $5.60 PRIORITY MAIL STAMP starting last week. Built in 1852, the bridge takes its name from the village green it overlooks. Included in the stamp image rising above the far end of the bridge is the white steeple of the WEST ARLINGTON, VT, Chapel on the GREEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH which was built in 1804.

One of Vermont’s most photographed covered bridges — the Arlington Green Bridge — is commemorated on a $5.60 Priority Mail stamp starting today.  (PRNewsFoto/U.S. Postal Service)

The ARLINGTON GREEN BRIDGE spans the BATTEN KILL TROUT STREAM in Arlington, just off ROUTE 313 in southwestern Vermont. Although it stretches 80 feet across the stream, the bridge’s roadbed is only wide enough to allow one lane of traffic at a time.

gPants FOR A GOOD CAUSE: gDiapers AND HANDS TO HEARTS INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH THE GIFT OF LOVE gPants

While other resources are equally as important, hugs and kisses can also save a village. HANDS TO HEARTS INTERNATIONAL is saving lives by empowering women with the skills to nurture children in the most challenged regions of the world. HHI trains parents, caregivers and health workers about the simple things they can do everyday, from human touch to nutrition. Their efforts have dramatically decreased infant mortality and improved general health. To date, HHI has touched the lives of 169,442 children—and counting.

gDiapers launches the “Gift of Love” gPant benefitting Hands to Hearts Intl. Available at gdiapers.com and ecomom.com $21.99. (PRNewsFoto/gDiapers)

As part of their charter to do good, gDiapers is honored to introduce the GIFT OF LOVE gPant, a limited edition print decked out in colorful x’s and o’s. A portion of the proceeds from the GIFT OF LOVE GPANT will go TO HANDS TO HEARTS INTERNATIONAL, to support their ongoing gift of love to women and children everywhere. 

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND: HEARTS ON FIRE DIAMONDS LIGHT UP THE RED CARPET AT THE 2013 ELLE MAGAZINE WOMEN IN TELEVISION EVENT

The beautiful star of The Walking Dead Danai Gurira shows off her Hearts On Fire diamonds on the Red Carpet of the ELLE Magazine Women in Television Dinner in Los Angeles on January 24, 2012. (PRNewsFoto/Hearts On Fire)

HEARTS ON FIRE®, THE WORLD’S MOST PERFECTLY CUT DIAMOND®, was a premier sponsor of the 2ND ANNUAL ELLE MAGAZINE WOMEN IN TELEVISION celebratory dinner, which took place in West Hollywood last night. HEARTS ON FIRE diamonds were prominent at the intimate event, as they were used to create the dazzling centerpieces throughout the dinner, and were worn by numerous women who attended the event.

Actress Christa B. Allen, star of Revenge, shows off her Hearts On Fire diamond necklace and ring at the ELLE Women in Television Dinner on January 24. Margarita Levieva from Revenge also wore several pieces of Hearts On Fire jewelry to the intimate event. (PRNewsFoto/Hearts On Fire)

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR TEMPTS DINERS—AND EXTENDS VALENTINE’S DAY– WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL VALENTINE’S CELEBRATION MENU

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR will celebrate the romance of Valentine’s Day with four evenings of decadent specials and a unique Valentine gift for couples dining on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY or SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14^TH through the 17^th.

Nationally acclaimed FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR offers the best in steakhouse dining – Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders — with a unique wine list known as the FLEMING’S 100®, which features over 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming’s was launched in Newport Beach, California, in 1998 by successful restaurant industry veterans PAUL FLEMING and BILL ALLEN. Today there are 65 restaurants nationwide, including the latest Fleming’s to debut in Beverly Hills. FLEMING‘s is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Enthusiast‘s annual AWARD OF DISTINCTION and Wine Spectator‘s annual AWARD OF EXCELLENCE.

To enrich the occasion, EXECUTIVE CHEF RUSSELL SKALL has created two enticing entrees, perfect for Valentine’s dinner that will be available in addition to Fleming’s popular a la carte menu.

“Valentine’s Day is always such a special celebration for our guests,” remarked Chef Skall. “We created a unique menu to make the evening a truly memorable one. There is nothing more romantic then savoring the pleasures of a delicious dinner and wine with someone you love.”

VALENTINE’S DAY LASTS ALL WINTER IN DOOR COUNTY, WI

SPECIAL GETAWAY PACKAGES OFFER COUPLES A CHANCE TO RECONNECT ON WISCONSIN’S SCENIC PENINSULA

In DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN, the spirit of Valentine’s Day starts before Christmas and lasts ’til spring. DOOR COUNTY is a bucolic peninsula that juts out into Lake Michigan in Wisconsin’s northeast corner.  Named one of the Top 10 Vacation Destinations in North America by Money magazine, Door County features 300 miles of shoreline, 11 lighthouses, 5 state parks, 19 county parks and is known for its natural beauty, artistic offerings and outdoor recreation opportunities.

A couple enjoys a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through the woods in Door County, Wisconsin during the annual Nature of Romance promotion which runs through the end of March. Photo courtesy Mike Roemer/DoorCounty.com. (PRNewsFoto/Door County Visitor Bureau)

From early December through the end of March, DOOR COUNTY offers couples a chance to escape into the pampering luxury and scenic beauty of Wisconsin’s peninsular jewel with more than a dozen specially priced romantic getaway packages for two.