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Exclusive Interview with Christian Vieri Italian Former Professional Footballer-2019

Vieri was named in the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 .

greatest living footballers selected by Pelé as a part of FIFA’s centenary celebrations.

A prolific goalscorer, for a number of years, he was regarded as one of the best strikers in Europe, leading to him becoming the world’s most expensive player in 1999 when Inter Milan paid Lazio £32 million (€43 million) for his services.

Something of a footballing nomad, Vieri played for no fewer than 12 clubs throughout his career, mainly in Italy, but also in Spain and France. He started his career with Torino in 1991, but his most notable and successful spells were those at Juventus, Atlético Madrid, Lazio and Inter, clubs with which he won several honours.

As well as picking up several winners medals during his career, Vieri also claimed many individual awards including the Pichichi Trophy and Capocannoniere awards for the league’s top scorer in Spain and Italy respectively, and the Serie A Italian Footballer of the Year twice.

At international level, Vieri scored 23 goals in 49 appearances for Italy between 1997 and 2005, and is the joint ninth-highest goalscorer for his national team, alongside Francesco Graziani. He is also Italy’s highest ever goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup, along with .

Roberto Baggio and Paolo Rossi, with a combined nine goals from nine matches at the 1998 and 2002 editions of the tournament; he also took part at Euro 2004.

We had the pleasure interviewing Christian Vieri, at the 34th Annual Great Sports Legends Annual Dinner ,to benefit the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis , where he was honored as a Great Sports Legend.

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Interview with GIANLUCA MECH Italian Business Man, TV Personality & Nutritionist-2018

Today Gianluca Mech is an ambassador of healthy eating and the personal health consultant of many Italian and international celebrities. In 2007, in cooperation with the University of Padua, Gianluca founded the “Gianluca Mech Research Center” with the objective to offer everyone the same nutritional guidance he is famous for among the italian and international celebrities.

Gianluca Mech’s successful slimming program is based on the use of a combination of natural herbal extracts that speed up the metabolism, especially the one of fats, allowing you to purify the body in order to guarantee a healthy weight loss. The Gianluca Mech Diet is certified in 24 scientific published researches and is protected by an international patent valid in the USA, Canada and Europe.

This exclusive interview took place at IL Mulino Restaurant  New York City, see more in our World Liberty TV Food and Wine Channels and Blogs by clicking here.

Boutique Design New York (BDNY) at NY Javits Center-NYC 2024

By: Steve Webner Staff Writer for World Liberty TV Boutique Design New York (BDNY) is the leading trade fair and conference for boutique hotel design. A curated and creative event, BDNY brings designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, owners, and developers together with inventive manufacturers of interior design elements for hospitality. It’s a celebration of not...
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enCourage Kids Foundation (EKF) 10th Annual Serving Up Smiles Gala -2024

BY: Atul Kapoor Staff Writer for World Liberty TV CELEBRITY CHEFS, ATHLETES & ENTERTAINERS SERVING UP SMILES AT THE ENCOURAGE KIDS’ FOOD TASTING EVENT BENEFITTING PEDIATRIC PROGRAMS IN HOSPITALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. The enCourage Kids Foundation (EKF) will host the 10th Annual Serving Up Smiles, a premier tasting event featuring decadent dishes from world-renowned chefs...
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Columbus Day Parade NYC-2024

BY: Adal Hussain, Chief  Editor for World Liberty TV, @ 45th St &   5th Ave NYC, Mon Oct 14th 2024

COLUMBUS CITIZENS FOUNDATION Announces 2024 Columbus Day Parade Line-Up and Performers for World’s Largest Celebration of Italian American Culture.

Michael T. Strianese, former CEO, L3 Technologies, Inc., serves as Grand Marshal of the 80th Annual Columbus Day Parade and Will Lead the Line of March with over 100 Marching Groups including Musical Bands, Italian American Cultural Institutions and Colorful Floats.

On Monday, October 14th, the 80th Annual Columbus Day Parade will be held in New York City.

The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.

Grand Marshal Michael T. Strianese lead the Parade Up Fifth Avenue from 47th to 72nd Streets from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Parade Honorees Vivian Cardia and Carmine Di Sibio   joined him at the front of the Parade.

Columbus Citizens Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the celebration of Italian heritage and the creation of opportunities for younger Italian Americans, organizes the annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City.

The 80th Columbus Day Parade is broadcast live on ABC Channel 7 (12:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET). Viewers can also stream the special live at abc7ny.com, the abc7NY App and abc7NY connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.

ABC reporters Sandra Bookman, Mike Marza, and Lauren Glassberg (along with ABC7 reporter Joelle Garguilo, and actor and radio host Joe Piscopo will host the broadcast, serving as Masters of Ceremonies for the largest Italian heritage celebration held in the United States.

Giada Valenti will introduce the musical performances on the red-carpet stage. Viewers on Fifth Avenue and watching on WABC-TV can expect to see a wide variety of marching groups, parade floats, vehicles, and marching bands.

Christopher Loiacono, President of Columbus Citizens Foundation, said of this year’s event: “We hope that New Yorkers of all backgrounds will join us in celebrating Italian American culture and our community’s many accomplishments.

All of our honorees are known for their generous philanthropic activity, especially to expand educational opportunities to underserved students.

We are celebrating that the Columbus Citizens Foundation has given $40 million in scholarships over the past forty years to help Italian American students complete their education dreams.

And while celebrating our achievements, we recognize the courage and accomplishments of all immigrant communities that make our city, state and country great.”

The Parade was established to celebrate Italian Americans in the United States. Columbus as a great explorer was one example of Italian accomplishment that also exemplified the immigrants’ crossing to a new life.

Before the Parade a breakfast took place sponsored by: The Lt. Det Joseph Petrosino Association in America, Italian American Museum (AIM), Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, (OSDIA), and Italian American action committee (IAAC).

The following were honored: The Vallone family, Peter Sr, Charles and Paul (Posthumously), Peter Jr, spoke about his family very happy to accept the ward, and went on to stay they lost their brother Paul very early, and thanked the organizers for honoring him and his family members.

Lou Bernardi, Founder Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island and also founder of Valor Sports. Congress Member Jerry Nadler, Congress Member Tom Suozzi, Marianne Bortone Prince, Garibaldi Meucci Museum, Co-Chair and Commissioner.

Other Honorees included: Michael Polo, National President OSDIA, Anthony Iuliano, deputy commissioner of operations of the mayor’s Community Affairs Unit and John F. Cavelli , NAF executive Vice president of public Affairs.

About Columbus Citizens Foundation: Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian American heritage and achievement.

The Foundation, through a broad range of philanthropic and cultural activities, provides opportunities for advancement to deserving Italian-American students through its scholarship programs.

The Foundation organizes New York City’s annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York’s Fifth Avenue since 1929.

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80th Annual Columbus Day Parade 2024 –NYC

BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor for World Liberty TV, @ 45th Street & 5th NYC,  Mon Oct 14th   2024 COLUMBUS CITIZENS FOUNDATION Announces 2024 Columbus Day Parade Line-Up and Performers for World’s Largest Celebration of Italian American Culture. Michael T. Strianese, former CEO, L3 Technologies, Inc., serves as Grand Marshal of the 80th Annual Columbus...
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ICFF NYC SHOW 2024

ICFF is North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design.

With its emphasis on original and sustainable design, ICFF presents a broad range furnishing product for residential, contract and hospitality environments to an audience of 10,000 architects, interior designers, retailers, distributors, developers, and press.

ICFF brings together over 450 established and emerging design brands from more than 35 countries.

On the show floor, attendees will also have opportunities to find inspiration through ICFF Talks, a focused lineup of panel sessions, keynote presentations, and intimate conversations led by the most iconic names in the industry.

Furthermore, opportunities to widen professional networks are boundless. From organic meetings on the show floor to evening events.

Attendees and exhibitors join together to exchange business strategies while strengthening relationships in the design community.

Product categories: Furniture, Lighting, Seating, Outdoor, Contract Furniture, Kitchen & Bath, Wallcoverings, Textiles, Carpets, Flooring and Materials.

Complementing the exhibitors at ICFF and Wanted are content areas and special exhibits that will enrich the visitor experience.

Talks, Be Inspired: All 2024 Talks will take place on the Main Stage, sponsored by Turf, and in The Oasis space.

Featuring a lineup of panels, keynotes, and conversations with leading design experts, these sessions will examine the future of residential and commercial design.

Additional focused conversations will take place across the design fair in new spaces such as Bespoke, Crossroads, Kitchen + Bath. Look Book will feature sessions in collaboration with Dezeen.

The OASIS: The Oasis combines both aesthetic appeal and a deep commitment to sustainability. Rodolfo Agrella’s design brings together elements of tranquility and innovation. With sponsors like EQ3 and Greenwood.

The Oasis provides a platform for exchanging ideas and insights on sustainability and conscious design. From exploring hyper-local recycled materials to understanding the process of becoming B Corp certified, these discussions likely foster a sense of community and collaboration among attendees. The Oasis serves as a hub for inspiration, education, and connection, empowering individuals and businesses to make meaningful contributions to a more sustainable future.

ICFF Editors Awards: The ICFF Editors Awards are one of the design industry’s premier accolades.  Judged by editors from invited design media, who tour the trade fair floor and deliberate to determine the best of the best of the year’s product launches.

The awards recognize the top designs in 12 categories: body of work, new designer, furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor, materials, wallcoverings, accessories, kitchen and bath and booth.

All category winners will be considered as finalists for Best in Show and recognized during the awards ceremony at ICFF.

In addition to the news relating to the new brand identity, ICFF returns with a program full of events and opportunities for discussion.

Starting from the organizational front: the exhibition space of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center has in fact been optimized for the upcoming edition and includes areas in which you can relax, network and converse.

Furthermore, new areas dedicated to complementary products such as Materials, Outdoor Living and Kitchen & Bath have been created.

The latter also features The Water Studio x Grohe Lounge for dedicated programming. The newly designed spaces will offer activation and communication opportunities for participants.

It was a well-attended show by people from all over the world, see more in our World Liberty TV, Luxury Channels by clicking here.

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) NYC-2024

By: Steve Webner Staff Writer for World Liberty TV ICFF is North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design. With its emphasis on original and sustainable design, ICFF presents a broad range furnishing product for residential, contract and hospitality environments to an audience of 10,000 architects, interior designers, retailers, distributors, developers, and press. ICFF brings...
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