Philadelphians came out in droves to check out the skies above the Delaware River swarm with homemade flying machines this Labor Day Weekend.  Lining both sides of the water and even prowling the Ben Franklin Bridge, Red Bull Flugtag fans were in full force to cheer on the fearless crews as they braved the remaining gusts of Hurricane Earl in their quest for a flying victory.

Flying clocks, crash test dummies and a dodo bird were among the 32 crafts that took flight off the 26-foot flight deck in front of 85,000 people.  The winner, team Giant Flying Llama took first place with their baseball-inspired hat and uniforms that ignited the Philly crowd and a flight of 42 feet.  Second was a Philly favorite, the Liberty Bell inspired team Let Freedom Wing.  Team BUMBLE, whose Christmas theme was slightly out of season, finished third.  Bringing the People's Choice Award back to the Garden State, the crowd went cuckoo for Five Guys One Clock.

Team spirit reverberated throughout the waterfront as first place winner Giant Flying Llama and People's Choice Five Guys One Clock all brought posses of t-shirt totting team supporters. Team pilot Justin Myers admitted that "We were going for a graceful flight but this was unexpected. Taking the top was amazing. The heart and pride that went into it reflected through our fans." For claiming first place, team Giant Flying Llama will be headed to Arizona for a flight with Red Bull Air Race World Champion, Kirby Chambliss, at his "Flying Crown Ranch."

Red Bull Flugtag, which means "flying day" in German, is a competition that dares both the brave and the brainy to design, build and pilot homemade flying machines off a 30-foot high ramp in hopes of achieving human-powered flight.  While distance was definitely important, the crafts were also judged on two other criteria –creativity and showmanship – by a panel of celebrity judges including Preston and Steve from 93.3 WMMR-FM, Red Bull Athlete and Professional Drift Car Driver Ryan Tuerck, Red Bull Athlete and Professional Lacrosse Player Paul Rabil, along with Philly's own Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin (wink wink).

The first Red Bull Flugtag was held in Vienna in 1991. Since then, more than 80 Red Bull Flugtags have been held around the world – from London to San Francisco – attracting up to 300,000 spectators at one event!  The international flight distance record now stands at 207 feet and was just set in Minneapolis/St. Paul on July 24, 2010, after having stood for eight years!  This is the fourth and final Red Bull Flugtag event in the US this summer after stops in Miami, Long Beach and Minneapolis/St. Paul.  Red Bull Flugtag Philadelphia will also be featured in a reality series called "On the Wings of Glory" airing this Sunday – check your local listings.

While the teams let their imaginations soar, there were still a few rules in the sky.  First off, all flying machines had to be entirely human-powered (no external energy sources or stored power).  And, no matter what they say, size does matter, as all crafts had to weigh no more than 450 lbs (including the pilot).    

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Six of the toughest professional cowboys in America will achieve extra "style" points this weekend at the Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo when they debut  their Crown Royal-branded riding gear for the very first time. Through a year-long partnership with the Canadian Whisky brand, the team of six will hit the dirt at Ellensburg for what some consider the most dangerous eight seconds in sports in hopes of bringing home a Crown Royal victory.

The 2010 Crown Royal Riders line-up includes:

• Clayton Williams (Carthage, Texas) Bull Rider
• Cody Whitney (Asher, Okla) Bull Rider
• J.W. Harris (Mullin, Texas) 2008 & 2009 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider
• Steve Woolsey (Payson, Utah) Bull Rider and Saddle Bronc Rider
• Tilden Hooper (Carthage, Texas) Bareback Rider
• Wesley Silcox (Santaquin, Utah) 2007 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider

"The Crown Royal Riders team is comprised of the best and toughest professional cowboys in the sport," said Yvonne Briese, Crown Royal marketing director. "We can't wait to see them compete in their Crown Royal gear this weekend at Ellensburg and we look forward to responsibly toasting their wins.  This program will serve to reinforce the important message of responsible drinking to all adult pro rodeo fans."

Though not new to professional rodeo, this earmarks the first official relationship Crown Royal has announced specifically with a team of cowboys.  In addition to dueling in the dirt, the Crown Royal Riders will be on hand to sign autographs and take photos with fans Saturday evening.

"It's an honor to represent Crown Royal for the first time at one of the most exciting rodeos of the year," World Champion Wes Silcox said. "To be a member of such an elite team of cowboys is pretty remarkable. I'm sure we'll have some healthy competition along the way with the end goal of toasting with a Crown Royal, responsibly of course."

Known as one of the "old rodeos", the Ellensburg Rodeo is the final Gold Rodeo stop on the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour. In Ellensburg, today's best riders, ropers, and wrestlers compete in what many consider to be the best rodeo arena in the nation. The top 24 qualifiers from the Gold and Silver Tours advance to the Justin Boots Playoffs September 10 – 12 in Puyallup, Washington. For more information, visit www.ellensburgrodeo.com.

About Crown Royal

Crown Royal Canadian whisky is the number one selling Canadian whisky brand in the US by value and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal Canadian whisky's smooth, elegant style reflects its aristocratic origins and is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. The Crown Royal Company is a primary sponsor of the No. 17 Roush Fenway Ford Fusion driven by Matt Kenseth. For more information visit www.crownroyal.com.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).

For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

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Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies deeply committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate, founded by Ricardo Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), is proud to announce the 2-1 victory of its Monarcas Morelia (www.fuerzamonarca.com) squad against the New England Revolution in the final match of the SuperLiga US-Mexico soccer club championship.

The SuperLiga debuted in 2007 as a competition to bring together top teams of the Primera Division of Mexico and Major League Soccer (MLS) of the United States, the top divisions in each country. To date, the tournament has been won by Mexican clubs in three occasions, with the sole MLS victory by the New England Revolution in 2007.

This year's tournament featured Monarcas Morelia, Puebla, Pumas and Pachuca from Mexico's Primera Division and New England Revolution, Houston Dynamos, Chivas USA and Chicago Fire from MLS.

The first round was held July 14-21 in Houston, Carson, CA; Foxborough, MA and Bridgeview, IL.  The knockout round included a 5-3 win by New England over Puebla in penalty kicks on Aug. 4 at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, and a 1-0 win by Monarcas Morelia over Houston at the Robertson Stadium in Houston on Aug. 5.

Monarcas Morelia also was awarded the purse of $1,000,000 for winning the championship. Monarcas Morelia striker Miguel Sabah, who also plays for the Mexican National Team, was the leading scorer, with four goals for the tournament.  

Following the victory, Ricardo Salinas sent a special congratulations to the team through Twitter (@RicardoBSalinas) and Facebook, lauding the passion and effort exhibited in the victory.

About Grupo Salinas

Grupo Salinas (www.gruposalinas.com ) is a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies. These companies include:: TV Azteca (www.tvazteca.com.mx; irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (ww.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx) and Grupo Iusacell (www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings.

About Monarcas Morelia

Monarcas Morelia, the "Equipo de la Fuerza", or "Team of Strength" has been part of Grupo Salinas since 1999. The team's mission is to produce, promote and administrate high-level soccer events that increase brand value. Monarcas Morelia fosters creative sustainable development of sporting and commercial operations with social responsibility to benefit partners, fans and sponsors. Strength: a work ethic of effort and dedication. The team office is led by Gustavo Guzman Sepulveda and Alvaro Davila Alanis. For more information visit: www.fuerzamonarca.com.

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Assemblyman Bob Reilly is the man leading the charge against legalizing mixed martial arts in the state of New York, and tomorrow night on  "Inside MMA," the sport's most vocal critic explains his opposition in Part One of an exclusive two-part interview.

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"What attracts people to Ultimate Fighting unfortunately is the violence and violence is not good for our society," Reilly says. "The difference between mixed martial arts and every other sport is that in mixed martial arts the purpose is to damage your opponent."

A clip of Reilly's comments is available at:

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Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined on the panel this week by Randy and Ryan Couture and Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard, all who strongly disagree with Reilly's statements.  

"I think it's an uneducated view," says Randy Couture. "He doesn't understand our sport. We're not crazy, we're not dangerous, this is not violence, it's a combative sport."

Also on this week's show, the Coutures discuss their respective recent victories in the cage, and Lombard talks about his upcoming title defense.

Plus, Ron Kruck has breaking news on a Bellator fighter who isn't letting a recent diagnosis with leukemia keep him out of the gym, and the "Inside America's Gyms" series continues with a look at the Grudge Training Center in Wheat Ridge, CO.

About HDNet

HDNet (www.hd.net) is the independent network with unique and thought-provoking content that appeals to men of all ages and is delivered in true high definition.

HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for popular, original programming, including television's only HD news feature programs "HDNet World Report," and the Emmy Award winning "Dan Rather Reports," featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather.  Only HDNet goes beyond the headlines to deliver real news that is redefining the way we look at our world.  HDNet News is provocative, sometimes controversial and always relevant - telling the important stories of our time in-depth, with attitude and with independence. HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series.  "NASA on HDNet" presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.  

HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring the best of Mixed Martial Arts with its Friday night series, "HDNet Fights" (www.hdnetfights.com).  "HDNet Fights" works with leading MMA promoters including DREAM, Sengoku, King of the Cage, XFC, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC and more.  HDNet produces more live Mixed Martial Arts events than any other network and HDNet's "Inside MMA" is the hottest Mixed Martial Arts program on television, giving MMA fans their weekly fix for everything MMA, while "Fighting Words with Mike Straka," goes one-on-one with some of the biggest names in the sport. HDNet also features regular season games from the newly formed United Football League.

HDNet also delivers the world's largest and most diverse concert line-up through the HDNet Concert Series.  The HDNet Concert Series features leading artists and bands including Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Nickelback and more.  HDNet also features revealing lifestyle programming featuring "Art Mann Presents," "Girls Gone Wild," "Deadline" and "Get Out!"

Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters.  The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Eric Bana, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Robin Williams, Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.

In addition to being the exclusive home of Sneak Previews, HDNet Movies viewers enjoy the best films from the classics of the 1950s-1970s, to favorite films from the 1980s and 1990s, to recently released theatrical films.

HDNet Movies offers subscribers a premium movie viewing experience in true HD, and more original movies shot entirely in HD than any other network.

Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, and Verizon FiOS.

The HDNet networks can be followed via Facebook at facebook.com/HDNet, facebook.com/HDNetFights and facebook.com/HDNetMovies and via Twitter at twitter.com/hdnet, twitter.com/hdnetfights and twitter.com/hdnetmovies.

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Rubin Schron, founder of Cammeby's International Group, a commercial and residential developer and owner, recently began partnering with the Brooklyn Cyclones, a minor league affiliate of the New York-Pennsylvania Professional Baseball League and a Class A affiliate of the New York Mets, in a mutually beneficial deal in which Cammeby's will provide fully furnished residences for players and staff at Beach Haven Apartments, their apartment complex in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.

Beach Haven Apartments, located at 2611 West Second St., is an ideal location for players and staff due to the fact that it is only three miles from Coney Island, the location of MCU Park (formerly KeySpan Park), the Cyclones' home stadium. In return for housing for players and staff, the Cyclones will provide advertising space at MCU Park for Beach Haven's exclusive broker, DSJ Realty, as well as season tickets for members of the Cammeby's organization.

"This deal is a great example of Cammeby's commitment to thinking outside the box in terms of how we reach our bottom line," said Rubin Schron, founder of Cammeby's International Group. "In this economy, it's hard to get prime advertising space without breaking the bank. As a result of this relationship, which we hope will become a longstanding one, the Cyclones are able to provide affordable housing close to the park and Beach Haven gets a great place to advertise."

Currently, the Cyclones' pitching coach, Rick Tomlin, is the only staff member living in Beach Haven. Prior to working with the Cyclones, Tomlin spent two decades working in various other baseball organizations, including an eight-year stint with the New York Yankees, which earned him two World Series rings.

Beach Haven Apartments features studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments, all of which are cable ready and include hardwood flooring, a gas stove, steam heat, and ceramic-tiled bathrooms. The property includes a laundry room, a courtyard, a parking garage, 24-hour emergency maintenance, 24-hour security, elevators and available storage units, and is conveniently located close to schools and the famous Coney Island beach.

For more information, call Beach Haven's exclusive real estate broker DSJ Realty, LLC at (718) 266-3700 or visit the website at http://beachhavenapts.com/

About Cammeby's International Group

Founded in 1967 by Rubin Schron, Cammeby's International Group is a privately held real estate company with a portfolio of industrial, office and residential real estate assets through 14 states.

Cammeby's International is headquartered in New York City and manages its business through operating platforms, each focused on a specific real estate asset class.

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