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Frank Sheftel - "Candy Maker to the Stars" - "The Candy Factory"
Candy Maker to the Stars, Frank Sheftel, like so many, was shocked to hear the news of the sudden passing of long-time customer, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. “We are truly shocked to learn of his death,” states Sheftel. “We will miss him very much. We have sent our condolences to the Jackson family.”In planning the wedding of the Century, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley had the pick of any candy maker on the planet. Why did they choose The Candy Factory, a local family business in North Hollywood, California?“Candy maker to the Stars”, Frank Sheftel will never tell, but he will remember the experience the rest of his life. He is often called the Willy Wonka of the Candy Business and his list of clientele is a who’s who of the Hollywood Elite.Creativity and confidentiality have been the trademarks of Franks success in the candy business. Designing the Wedding Announcements for Michael and Lisa Marie gave Frank and his Candy Factory the opportunity to shine on the International Stage.The Candy Factory made the chocolate wedding favors for Michael Jackson’s reception in 1994. Sheftel continues, “It was truly an honor to be included in Mr. Jackson’s wedding. In addition to the chocolates we made for the wedding, Michael had us make candies that he delivered to children in the hospital. We are so proud and honored to be part of that.”
Jill Noblett Senior VP Loyalty - Wyndham Hotel Group
responsible for the strategic development and management of the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, customer loyalty initiatives, the Hotel Group’s customer database, all direct-marketing programs, internal and external strategic marketing alliances and promotional initiatives across all brands. She was appointed to her current position in July 2006.
During her tenure, she spearheaded the development and 2004 launch of TripRewards, now Wyndham Rewards, the company’s first system-wide, and multi-brand customer loyalty program. In 2004 Noblett was named one of the top 25 most extraordinary sales and marketing minds in hospitality and travel by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.
Darren Boch -Public Affairs Officer - National Parks Service - "Statue of Liberty"
Liberty Enlightening the World - Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.
Michael Stern "500 Things to Eat Before it's to Late: Very Best Places To Eat Them"
JANE and MICHAEL STERN are the authors of the best-selling Roadfood and the acclaimed memoir Two for the Road. They are contributing editors to Gourmet, where they write the James Beard Award–winning column "Roadfood," and they appear weekly on NPR’s The Splendid Table. Winners of a James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Sterns have also been inducted into the Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America. What are the all-time best dishes America has to offer, the ones you must taste before they vanish, so delicious they deserve to be a Holy Grail for travelers? Where’s the most vibrant Key lime pie in Florida? The most sensational chiles rellenos in New Mexico? The most succulent fried clams on the Eastern Seaboard? The most memorable whoopie pies, gumbos, tacos, cheese steaks, crab feasts? In 500 Things to Eat Before It’s Too Late, "America’s leading authorities on the culinary delights to be found while driving" (Newsweek) return to their favorite subject with a colorful, bursting-at-the-seams life list of America’s must-eats. Illustrated throughout with mouth-watering color photos and road maps, this indispensable guide is organized by region, then by state. Each entry captures the food in luscious detail and gives the lowdown on the café, roadside stand, or street cart where it’s served. When "bests" abound—hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, apple pie, doughnuts—the Sterns rank their offerings. Sidebars feature profiles of idiosyncratic creators, recipes, and local attractions.
Steve Evans - "The Movie Guy
What's happening at the movies this weekend? Steve has all the info on what to see or maybe what to pass up. The hottest films and the biggest bombs from "The Movie Guy".