Last year, it was a chat with the stars from the "Twilight" franchise. This year, it's a meeting with Tiger Woods and a role in his popular golf video game.
Life keeps getting more surreal for American teenager Lexi Thompson, who is in the United Arab Emirates to defend her title at the Dubai Ladies Masters, which begins Wednesday. She won the tournament in 2011 at 16 to become the youngest winner on the LPGA and European Tour. She then lost her LPGA record to Lydia Ko, a 15-year-old amateur from New Zealand who won the Canadian Women's Open in August.
Thompson hasn't won a tournament this year, but with four top-five finishes on the LPGA Tour, her star keeps rising. With that come the perks of celebrity. She got to meet the 14-time major winner Woods this summer at the Notah Begay Challenge in August.
"It was amazing, just meeting a role model. I've always looked up to him so it was great to meet him and talk to him," Thompson said. "And he said I'll play golf with you any time, and that means a lot coming from a person at that level."
Just as "amazing" was being invited to play a role in the video game, "Tiger Woods PGA 14." She grew up with the game and played Woods with her golf-playing brothers. Now Thompson looks forward to playing herself. It should be much like the real Thompson — she strapped on sensors on her body, head and shoes to ensure the game was as realistic as possible.
"It's an honor to be in the video game," Thompson said. "I've seen some of the pictures of my animation and it looks so real. ... It will be interesting to play me in the video game. It will be pretty weird but it will be awesome."
Being a national high school cross country champion is beginning to sink in for Sam Wharton.
The senior at Tippecanoe High School won the Nike Nationals on Saturday in Portland, Ore., over a field of 195 other runners who qualified through regional meets around the country.
“After about 300 meters when you hit the mud you knew it was going to be a rough ride,” Wharton said. “There wasn’t much grass. The course was half mud and half goose (waste). Everyone was slipping and guys were losing their shoes.
“It wasn’t the kind of course you could move up in the pack. So I got up among the leaders early and stayed there. Their course favored my running style because I’m not a speed runner. I got the lead with about 800 meters to go and hoped I could keep my footing until the finish line.”
Wharton usually shows no emotion when winning big races, such as the state Division I cross country title he won in November. But when he hit the finish line, he held up his arms in victory.
“That was out of character for me, but it was built-up emotion coming out. It’s been a long season with one more race to go.”
Wharton took winning the race in stride in Portland. But when he got off the plane in Dayton on Sunday, the Tipp cross country team and a host of well-wishers were waiting.
“It kind of hit me then what a big achievement this was,” he said. “Everyone wanted to look at the trophy and take pictures. Then (Monday) I got congratulations from everyone at school and in town. Everyone was calling my parents, and I was getting text messages and tweets. It’s all pretty cool.”
The Nike is one of two big national post-season cross country races. The other is the Footlocker Nationals this Saturday in San Diego. Wharton will be one of 40 runners in the field who qualified through regional race.
“Winning the Nike nationals was tough because the conditions took a lot out of me,” said Wharton. “But I’m going to go out there and do my best.”
2012年12月3日星期一
2012年10月22日星期一
Sowle cleaned them and disinfected them
Sowle began a charity to help bring shoes to Seattle's homeless people. Since Sowle was once homeless himself he knew firsthand the difference that a good pair of shoes could make to life on the street.
Sowle's 13 years living on the street were a constant struggle of trying to avoid the pain and bitter cold that his feet often felt. In an interview with KOMO News, Sowle described living under Seattle's Magnolia Street Bridge until he was able to find shelter.
"I struggled so bad that I wanted to jump off the Magnolia bridge just a day before going into the Union Gospel Mission shelter," he told KOMO News.
Even while at Union Gospel Mission, Sowle saw that the shoe shelves at the shelter were almost always bare, and he still wasn't able to find protection for his feet.
One day, however, Sowle had an idea.
He began sitting at a street corner with a sign, a box, and a bunch of fliers -- and asked people to give him their used shoes.
The movement instantly took off. People donated dozens of pairs of shoes. Sowle cleaned them and disinfected them. Then he sorted them, and took them to the streets.
Today, Sowle takes the shoes wherever they are needed: homeless shelters, food banks and the place where it all started -- the Mission. He is met with hugs, smiles and surprise.
"Sometimes they're shocked. Most of them are really happy," Sowle told KOMO News.
Eventually, Redeeming Soles was born.
Founded by Sowle, Redeeming Soles is a Seattle-based charity that organizes a footwear collection and distribution center for the benefit of local organizations and provides medical treatment for feet.
"It's like a gift from God," one recipient said. "He'll come up to you and he'll bless you with a pair of shoes."
"I took for so many years when I was on the street. I just.. always took. I was taking from services that were given to me, and I wasn't able to give back," Sowle said. "Today, I can give back. And that's huge for me."
Sowle's 13 years living on the street were a constant struggle of trying to avoid the pain and bitter cold that his feet often felt. In an interview with KOMO News, Sowle described living under Seattle's Magnolia Street Bridge until he was able to find shelter.
"I struggled so bad that I wanted to jump off the Magnolia bridge just a day before going into the Union Gospel Mission shelter," he told KOMO News.
Even while at Union Gospel Mission, Sowle saw that the shoe shelves at the shelter were almost always bare, and he still wasn't able to find protection for his feet.
One day, however, Sowle had an idea.
He began sitting at a street corner with a sign, a box, and a bunch of fliers -- and asked people to give him their used shoes.
The movement instantly took off. People donated dozens of pairs of shoes. Sowle cleaned them and disinfected them. Then he sorted them, and took them to the streets.
Today, Sowle takes the shoes wherever they are needed: homeless shelters, food banks and the place where it all started -- the Mission. He is met with hugs, smiles and surprise.
"Sometimes they're shocked. Most of them are really happy," Sowle told KOMO News.
Eventually, Redeeming Soles was born.
Founded by Sowle, Redeeming Soles is a Seattle-based charity that organizes a footwear collection and distribution center for the benefit of local organizations and provides medical treatment for feet.
"It's like a gift from God," one recipient said. "He'll come up to you and he'll bless you with a pair of shoes."
"I took for so many years when I was on the street. I just.. always took. I was taking from services that were given to me, and I wasn't able to give back," Sowle said. "Today, I can give back. And that's huge for me."
2012年4月17日星期二
Hall's Shoes to close
Hall's Shoes in Aledo, a family owned shoe store, is going out of business after serving Mercer County, Warren County and the surrounding area for over 120 years. Owners Jerry and Janice Hall have announced their retirement after Jerry has been in the family business for over 50 years.
Hall's Shoes Store has been continually operated by the same family since 1892 and is believed to be the only shoe store in the State of Illinois that has done so for that length of time.
At the age of 12 years old, Will Hall, left London, England and arrived in the United States when he then came directly to Mercer County. In that very year, 1892 he established a shoe business that became one of the most prosperous in the county. In 1926 he was joined in the business by his son and daughter, Hays and Edith Hall. After Will died in 1936, Hays and Edith continued operating the store. .In 1958 Hays' sons Jerry and Bill, became partners with their father. Hays eased into his retirement at that time. In 1986, Jerry and Bill expanded the business by purchasing a shoe store in Monmouth. In 1996, Bill retired and Jerry and Janice assumed ownership of both stores. After 14 years of operation, the Monmouth store was closed and the store in Aledo expanded inventory to served customers from several surrounding counties.
It is with gratitude and appreciation of the past and present associates, our loyal customers and friends who have allowed us to remain in business for the 120 years. This has been a wonderful community to do business and we sincerely hope for its continued success.
This was not an easy decision to make and we have had many mixed emotions over doing so. We wanted to celebrate Hall's Shoes 120th Anniversary, and we are proud to say it was an honor to celebrate this with customers, family and friends over the past few weeks.
As we close the door to Hall's Shoe Store and begin a new chapter in our life, we hope that someone would see the opportunity to provide quality footwear and customer service that Hall's Shoes has provided.
Hall's Shoes Store has been continually operated by the same family since 1892 and is believed to be the only shoe store in the State of Illinois that has done so for that length of time.
At the age of 12 years old, Will Hall, left London, England and arrived in the United States when he then came directly to Mercer County. In that very year, 1892 he established a shoe business that became one of the most prosperous in the county. In 1926 he was joined in the business by his son and daughter, Hays and Edith Hall. After Will died in 1936, Hays and Edith continued operating the store. .In 1958 Hays' sons Jerry and Bill, became partners with their father. Hays eased into his retirement at that time. In 1986, Jerry and Bill expanded the business by purchasing a shoe store in Monmouth. In 1996, Bill retired and Jerry and Janice assumed ownership of both stores. After 14 years of operation, the Monmouth store was closed and the store in Aledo expanded inventory to served customers from several surrounding counties.
It is with gratitude and appreciation of the past and present associates, our loyal customers and friends who have allowed us to remain in business for the 120 years. This has been a wonderful community to do business and we sincerely hope for its continued success.
This was not an easy decision to make and we have had many mixed emotions over doing so. We wanted to celebrate Hall's Shoes 120th Anniversary, and we are proud to say it was an honor to celebrate this with customers, family and friends over the past few weeks.
As we close the door to Hall's Shoe Store and begin a new chapter in our life, we hope that someone would see the opportunity to provide quality footwear and customer service that Hall's Shoes has provided.
2012年4月12日星期四
John Malkovich for Pirelli PZero, the capsule collection of shoes
The project between fashion and industrial design of the Pirelli PZero, has the honor of another important collaboration, this time with the American actor John Malkovich , who designed the brand, a capsule collection of shoes with a unique style for materials and quality.
The technical name coined for his shoes will 'Technobohemian' , that is, just as we said a combination of old and new, but above all ' cutting-edge technology as always for the brand PZero, the line will be sold in the flagship store Pirelli in Milan and inspired by the clothing line launched by Malkovich and also presented at Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence, which bears the same name. Among other things, her clothing line was created and produced entirely in Prato, that John has chosen on the advice of a dear friend and businessman who has enjoyed the same quality and reliability of traditional tailoring district.
The capsule collection stands out Boholacchino , canvas and denim ankle without finishing with applications of rubber and printing pique with white rubber soles air. But the Bohosneaker in jeans with applications of cow split toe insole personalized with the inscription "Technobohemian, by John Malkovich" . The first meeting between the actor and director of Changeling, Burn After Reading and many other masterpieces and Pirelli PZero , there was in 2005 when the American artist, along with Naomi Campbell, was the protagonist of the first Pirelli short "The Call", directed by Antoine Fuqua.
The technical name coined for his shoes will 'Technobohemian' , that is, just as we said a combination of old and new, but above all ' cutting-edge technology as always for the brand PZero, the line will be sold in the flagship store Pirelli in Milan and inspired by the clothing line launched by Malkovich and also presented at Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence, which bears the same name. Among other things, her clothing line was created and produced entirely in Prato, that John has chosen on the advice of a dear friend and businessman who has enjoyed the same quality and reliability of traditional tailoring district.
The capsule collection stands out Boholacchino , canvas and denim ankle without finishing with applications of rubber and printing pique with white rubber soles air. But the Bohosneaker in jeans with applications of cow split toe insole personalized with the inscription "Technobohemian, by John Malkovich" . The first meeting between the actor and director of Changeling, Burn After Reading and many other masterpieces and Pirelli PZero , there was in 2005 when the American artist, along with Naomi Campbell, was the protagonist of the first Pirelli short "The Call", directed by Antoine Fuqua.
2011年5月23日星期一
Dame Shirley Bassey Makes Celebrity Donation To Charity Shop
The Welsh diva has dropped off bags of top designer clothes and shoes at the George Street Barnardo's charity shop in Marylebone. Donations include a Ralph Lauren cardigan, Sonia Rykiel skirt and Davos Gomma and Paul Mayer Shoes.
Shop Manager, Russell Lewendon, said: ‘We are over the moon with this generous donation. There has already been a lot of interest in the items so people need to get down here fast if they want to snap up a celebrity bargain! It's great that Dame Shirley thought of us, as although we welcome all donations, it's a special treat to be able to sell the clothes of such a star".
In the past the Marylebone shop has seen similarly top notch donations from Jonathan Ross, Dame Helen Mirren, Rosamund Pike, Kate Winslet and model Laura Bailey. Michelle Collins and Melinda Messenger also attended the opening of the store in November 2006. Top designer names that have been found in the shop include Jenny Packham, Ben de Lisi, D&G, Gurani Stock and Vivienne Westwood.
All funds raised from the sale of these celebrity goods will go towards Barnardo's vital work turning around the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK. This includes work with children affected by today's most urgent issues: poverty, homelessness, disability, bereavement and abuse.
The Barnardo's Marylebone shop is located at 7 George Street, Marylebone, London W1U 3QH.
Shop Manager, Russell Lewendon, said: ‘We are over the moon with this generous donation. There has already been a lot of interest in the items so people need to get down here fast if they want to snap up a celebrity bargain! It's great that Dame Shirley thought of us, as although we welcome all donations, it's a special treat to be able to sell the clothes of such a star".
In the past the Marylebone shop has seen similarly top notch donations from Jonathan Ross, Dame Helen Mirren, Rosamund Pike, Kate Winslet and model Laura Bailey. Michelle Collins and Melinda Messenger also attended the opening of the store in November 2006. Top designer names that have been found in the shop include Jenny Packham, Ben de Lisi, D&G, Gurani Stock and Vivienne Westwood.
All funds raised from the sale of these celebrity goods will go towards Barnardo's vital work turning around the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK. This includes work with children affected by today's most urgent issues: poverty, homelessness, disability, bereavement and abuse.
The Barnardo's Marylebone shop is located at 7 George Street, Marylebone, London W1U 3QH.
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