Arts & Entertainment

A former speechwriter for NATO leaders in Brussels, Belgium, and the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Cossolotto Appears on "Get Authentic with Marques Ogden" and Speaks to Oberlin (Ohio) Rotary Club. Matthew Cossolotto (aka The Podium Pro), speaker and author of the award-winning The Joy of Public Speaking, announced today that he recently presented his signature speech  ("From Stage Fright to Stage Delight") to the Oberlin (Ohio) Rotary Club and taped an interview on "Get Authentic with Marques Ogden." Marques Ogden is a former NFL player turned entrepreneur, a successful keynote speaker, and the host of one of the top podcasts worldwide. Both of these events -- as well as the launch of the eBook edition of The Joy of Public Speaking -- are part of Cossolotto's ongoing campaign to "spread the joy" of public speaking to as many people as possible in the U.S. and internationally. A former aide to Congressman Leon Panetta, ... Continue reading →

Get ready for the 14th Putnam County Wine & Music Fest, happening on August 16-17, 2025, at the beautiful Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, located at 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY. This beloved Hudson Valley tradition is the perfect summer weekend destination, offering a family-friendly atmosphere that welcomes everyone. We have lined up an incredible roster of bands that you will not want to miss! On Saturday, August 16th, the featured artists will be: Brianna Barbosa delivers a captivating blend of Spanglish R&B, pop, and reggaeton. Julie Corbalis, a musical powerhouse with six albums, including recordings with her band, Jules & The Family, and collaborations that feature her exceptional vocal and guitar talents. School of Rock Beacon showcases some of the most talented young musicians in the Hudson Valley. Jason Gisser, who brings classic rock, funk, southern rock, and soul to life. Jungle Love, a Hudson Valley-based band, is celebrated for their electrifying ... Continue reading →

A signed carte de visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln PSA/DNA graded MINT 9, a document from 1783 signed by George Washington in his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, and a mortgage deed from 1957 co-signed by Marilyn Monroe and her then-husband Arthur Miller are a few of the expected top lots in University Archives’ next online-only auction planned for Wednesday, July 16th, beginning at 10am Eastern time. All 461 lots in the Rare Autographs, Lincoln & Space Items auction are up for viewing and bidding now on the University Archives website – www.UniversityArchives.com – as well as Invaluable.com, Auctionzip.com and LiveAuctioneers.com. Phone and absentee bids accepted. “The July 16th auction will include offerings from collecting categories such as U.S. Presidents, Military -- especially Revolutionary War and Civil War -- Aviation/Space, Art, Science, and Sports,” said John Reznikoff, the president and owner of University Archives. ... Continue reading →

School Signals is pleased to announce the release of AI-driven tools that improve efficiency and keep school communication safer. The School Signals AI Assist is a post-writing tool for the School Feed. The School Signals AI Monitor is a content monitoring tool that helps ensure the School Feed stays relevant and appropriate. The School Signals AI Translate serves families who prefer the communication to be translated into their language. A recent RAND report shows that nearly 60% of school principals already use AI tools, setting a clear expectation for school platforms. At School Signals, we've listened. The School Signals AI Assist helps principals and communication teams create announcements and updates quickly, simplifying communication and saving time. The AI Assist generates a School Feed post from a provided prompt or draft. The user can choose a tone of voice and easily compare styles before selecting the one that fits best. James Shields, CEO of School Signals, states, ... Continue reading →

A polished aluminum kinetic sculpture by Lin Emery (American/La., 1926-2021); a vibrant oil on canvas painting by Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012); and a pair of rare Meissen “Schneeballen” covered baluster vases are just a few of the expected top lots in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s Summer Estates Auction slated for July 18-19, live and online.  The sale consists of 617 lots, pulled from prominent estates and collections throughout the South. Featured will be property from the estate of Joseph (Joe) Berrigan III (1955-2025), the esteemed Royal Street, New Orleans antiquarian dealer who passed away in May at age 69; the private collection of a local New Orleans antiquarian; and other fine items from local luminaries.  The untitled (possible Fold Study) polished aluminum kinetic sculpture by Lin Emery carries a pre-sale estimate of $10,000-$20,000, making it the odds-on favorite to be the auction’s top lot. Ms. Emery was an American visual artist ... Continue reading →

Austin, TX, Jul 8, 2025 -- The world doesn’t need another podcast—it needs a movement. And that’s exactly what the Sober.Buzz “Spreading the Good BUZZ” podcast delivers. Hosted by Josh and his fiancée Heidi Case, founders of the rapidly growing sobriety platform Sober.Buzz, the podcast is exploding onto the sobriety scene with over 21,500 Instagram followers and 28 million views. The account went live May 1st. Community members are joining from around the world with the top 7 countries being Turkey, United States, Brazil, South Africa, Jordan, France and Australia signaling there is a universal demand for the community Sober.Buzz is building around its inspirational messages and other content. This is further confirmed with press releases and articles on 6 continents in at least 2 languages to date. Now Sober.Buzz joins NXC Podcast Network to continue to widen its reach. – Josh getting Real, Raw, Authentic about his alcohol and drug addiction. ... Continue reading →

An amazing barn find collection of dry Western, rust-free classic cars, trucks, tractors, stationary gas engines and more – over 500 items in all, spanning multiple generations in the Dielman family – will be sold in an online-only auction. Bidding is live now and ends Monday, July 28th, starting at 10am Central Time. Previews will be held July 18-19. “Every collector is looking for those rust-free originals and this collection has many,” said Yvette VanDerBrink, whose Minnesota-based firm VanDerBrink Auctions is conducting the sale. “I have spent many hours with this collection, and they are wonderful. You won’t want to miss this chance to acquire dry, Western classics now waiting for buyers at the Dielman farms.” She added, “There’s something for everyone, from 1957 Chevrolets bought new by the family, to rows of Chevrolet, Dodge, and GMC pickups, grain trucks, square-body pickups, Titan tractors, Lincolns, Maxwells, REOs and ... Continue reading →

The Sober.Buzz "Spreading the Good BUZZ" podcast hosted by Josh and Heidi Case from Downtown Austin has released two episodes with the third episode premiering Thursday, July 17th. In the Inaugural episode that debuted on July 7th, the couple discuss why they are doing a podcast. The episode garnered positive reviews with an overwhelming number of comments mentioning the couple's relatability, transparency, and candor. The following episode titled Josh and Heidi Origin Episode 1 premiered July 14th, and received similar feedback especially about Josh's struggles with alcohol and how it affected the closest to him, including an emotional plea from his 15-year-old daughter at the time to please stop drinking. - Inaugural Episode of "Spreading the Good BUZZ" https://youtu.be/93okGro0HAM?si=IpJz6uJni3EXRTH8 Episode shorts are available on Instagram @SoberBuzzToken ahead of each episode's release. New episodes are scheduled to air every Monday and Thursday ... Continue reading →

Ask Darlene Lambert how long she was married to her late husband Roger and she’ll give a wink and say, “Sixty years, eight days, six hours and five minutes.” The only things they loved as much as each other were family, the family business – Lambriar Kennels and Lambert Vet Supply – and their outstanding lifetime collection of beautiful, rare classic cars. Now, the Roger and Darlene Lambert Classic Car Collection – 39 automobiles, nearly all of them lovingly restored to their original glory – will come up for bid on Saturday, August 9th, starting at 10am Central Time, online and live at the Stastny Community Center, located at 1350 Dove Road in Hebron. A preview will be held at the venue on Friday, August 9th, from 10-5pm. “Roger and Darlene’s story is a love for each other and family, and to them, the cars were part of the family,” said Yvette VanDerBrink, whose Minnesota-based firm VanDerBrink Auctions is conducting the ... Continue reading →

Serious allegations are mounting against billionaire businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, following widespread reports that he fraudulently orchestrated the delisting of Grupo Elektra from the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) to secretly accumulate shares at a deep discount—at the direct expense of public shareholders, pension funds, and institutional investors. Over the past year, Grupo Elektra’s share price plummeted from over MXN 1,600 to as low as MXN 186, sparking concern and investor panic. What initially appeared to be a market-driven decline now shows signs of a deliberate crash allegedly engineered by Salinas through insider transactions and undisclosed agreements. After manipulating the price downward, he is believed to have repurchased shares privately at rock-bottom prices. This fabricated collapse paved the way for Salinas to forcefully delist Grupo Elektra under false pretenses—evading regulatory scrutiny and eliminating transparency while shutting out ... Continue reading →