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    Interview with Hermen Van Den Burg Founder President Burg Android Smart Watch

    Interview with Hermen Van Den Burg Founder President Burg Android Smart Watch

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    Smart watches are now more than just a geek gadget. Smart watches have the future! More and more people now see how clever it is to have your phone strapped around your wrist for a quick check, whenever you want, wherever you are. Imagine being able to look at your wrist instead of your phone to check that message or to watch your favorite clip.

     Don’t you always lose or forget your phone somewhere? The smart watch is the answer to you and your phone truly becoming one. You don’t have to reach to your phone every time you hear a message or if you want to make a quick call, or even a picture! This daring device will truly make your life easier, and give you more freedom then you could have wished for.

     In no time you will realize that you need one on your wrist too, because BURG phone watch with SIM-card makes it possible for you to call and message anytime, without using your phone.

     Founder’s profile

    Hermen van den Burg has been exposed to consumer trends and tastes for all his live – from the family retail business in his childhood to various international design awards in his adolescent. These experiences allowed him to participate in many large and global projects at a young age, which even resulted in him being the international image ambassador for a Dutch product. Hermen continued to increase his international experience as a shareholder of a home decoration business that exported to 40 countries around the world. Next to these he personally set up various businesses in the Netherlands, the U.S. and China.

     Later in life Hermen started his own design company in the Netherlands that became the leading trend forecast agency for home decoration and life style products. This company advised many major companies around the world (including Ikea and Target) on immediate and short-term consumer trends.

     Working on an international stage with global consumers has been a second nature to Hermen. Currently he is consolidating his comprehensive knowledge and experience of manufacturing, importing and retailing for the benefit of Burg in the European, American and Asian markets.

    The 58th Anniversary of the International Debutante Ball – New York

    The 58th Anniversary of the International Debutante Ball – New York

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    Forty-seven young women took their bows at the 58th Anniversary of the International Debutante Ball, one of the most beautiful and glamorous family events of the holiday season.

    The debutantes represented England, Scotland, France, The Netherlands, China, and fifteen American states. Each debutante was accompanied by her own escort in white tie and tails, and a military cadet in dress uniform who carried the flag of the country or state which she represents.

    The International Debutante Ball provides a social context where young women and men from all over the world meet one another, have a wonderful and romantic time, and form lasting friendships. Over the past decades, daughters of Diplomats, Ambassadors, Governors, Presidents, ancient European titles and distinguished Americans from all over the country have been brought together by the Ball.

    The International Debutante Ball Foundation supports numerous charities including The Soldiers, Sailors’, Marines’, Coast Guard and Airmen’s Club, a home away from home for the military and their families.

    COOLEY’S ANEMIA FOUNDATION GALA (CAF)-2019

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    Cooley's Anemia Foundation has a mission to increase life expectancy and enhance the quality of life for those impacted by thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder. This year’s annual gala will be honoring Robert Ficarra, Humanitarian of the Year, and Maria Hadjidemetriou, Patient Recognition Award recipient. Debi Mazar, host,...
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    Interview with Kwong Lum, Director of Gianguan Auctions (formerly Hong Kong Auctions)

    Interview with Kwong Lum, Director of Gianguan Auctions (formerly Hong Kong Auctions)

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    Gianguan Auctions (also known as Hong Kong Auctions) specializes in Chinese and Asian Arts and has attracted a strong following of collectors from China and Asia. Established in Hong Kong in 2002, a New York office opened in 2004 and, four times a year, auctions are held at the Lefcourt Building on New York’s Madison Ave. Young and seasoned collectors alike share the rare opportunity to own cultural and historic treasures.

    Under our director, Mr. Kwong Lum, our specialists have successfully sourced high quality consignments and resulted in record prices. Recently, Mr. Lum was appointed by Beijing’s National Museum’s Appraisal Center as its chief consultant, an exceptional honor which solidifies our reputation as experts in Chinese antiques. Over the past ten years, the number of new and veteran collectors who share our passion for these treasures has grown tremendously.

    Gianguan Auctions Asia Week Fine Chinese Art Auctions include an important selection of private collections of Traditional painting and calligraphy, bronzes, porcelain, Jade and scholar’s items, dating from the Soong Dynasty to contemporary time with representation from each period. Each item form the over three hundred lots is a treasured object.

    Exclusive Interview with Manny Pacquiao, Eight -Time World Boxing Champion – New York, 2012

    Exclusive Interview with Manny Pacquiao, Eight -Time World Boxing Champion – New York, 2012

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    Manny Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion, in which he has won ten world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He is also the second highest paid athlete in the world.

    He was named “Fighter of the Decade” for the 2000s decade by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA), World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO). He is also a three-time The Ring and BWAA “Fighter of the Year,” winning the award in 2006, 2008 and 2009, and the Best Fighter ESPY Award in 2009 and 2011.

    Pacquiao met Juan Manuel Márquez on December 8, 2012, for a fourth time, in a non-title bout at welterweight. Pacquiao was knocked out with one second left in the sixth round by a right to the jaw, giving Marquez the KO win.

    Pacquiao is scheduled for a non-title bout at welterweight on November 23, 2013, at the Venetian Macao Resort & Hotel in Macau of the special administrative regions in China against The Ring ranked #6 Junior Welterweight Brandon Ríos. This will be Pacquiao’s first fight to be held in China.