Malaria No More is partnering with Carl Edwards to give away two tickets to the Nascar “Coca Cola 600” next weekend on May 29th at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The highest bid on charitybuzz.com will win two tickets to the race, garage access to meet Carl Edwards himself, and a parking pass. The lucky fans who win this package will not only support Carl as he defends his first place standing in the Sprint Cup Series, but will be helping Malaria No More with our efforts to end malaria related deaths in Africa!
As the excitement builds this week before the race, we hope that you can help support our cause at Malaria No More by participating in our auction. The auction can be found at http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/263180.
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This year marks the 100thyear of theIndianapolis500 and as part of the celebration, artist David Uhl, has been selected to have his painting, titled “In the Beginning” grace one of three centennial program covers. What is unique about this painting is that is captures the last turn in the monumental 1911 race and depicts the Nordyke & Marmon passenger car and the first car to ever have a rear-view mirror.
Uhl’s painting captures the historic spirit of the first Indy 500 race through his vintage style, historical accuracies and the ability to capture the romance of the turn of the century and early transportation. Uhl’s inspiration for the painting came from an old photograph he found of the 1911 race, which allowed him to accurately portray the essence of the race and the era.
The winner of the first race, Ray Harroun, is in David’s painting, in car marked 32. Harroun’s invention of the rearview mirror allowed him to be the only single driver in the race, which is depicted in Uhl’s painting. All of the other drivers had a second person in the car to be a spotter, but due to Harroun’s invention, he didn’t need one and he won. The painting can be viewed at: www.uhlstudios.com
More about David Uhl
In the beginning of 1996, after 20 years of producing drawings for commercial clients, Uhl entered the world of oil painting. Developing his own unique style, he focused his attention around the turn of the century. Uhl’s artwork is displayed throughout the world, and sought after by serious art collectors and celebrities alike. The painting, “In the Beginning” is currently located at Uhl Studios in Denver.
Indy 500 Historian
Donald Davidson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway historian, explains “It is an iconic moment as eventual winner Ray Harroun carves his way through lapped traffic in turn one of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on his way to winning the very first 500-Mile Race on May 30, 1911. Because of complaints from other teams that the engineering department of the local Nordyke & Marmon passenger car firm had produced a special single-seat car which did not allow for the commonly used riding mechanic (serving, among other things, as a second “pair of eyes”), driver/engineer Harroun rigged up above the cowling of the #32 Marmon “Wasp” what is believed to be the very first rear-view mirror ever used on an automobile. Out-distancing 39 other contestants, mostly driving stripped-down versions of current passenger cars, Harroun won in a time of six hours and 42 minutes to average 74.602 mph, witnessed by a huge crowd estimated in the region of 80,000, many of whom had come by rail from New York, Chicago, Cleveland and St. Louis. The winning team earned $14,250 from a total purse in excess of $30,000, which was a huge amount for the time.”
Wireless 4-in-1 Genesis S815 Printer Offers Flash Scan Technology Boca Raton, Fla., February 14, 2011 – Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced the availability of the Lexmark Genesis S815 printer at its retail store locations nationwide and online at www.officedepot.com. Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR® Sprint® Cup Series™, is no stranger to high speeds and will help promote the new all-in-one printer with lightning-fast scanning at Daytona International Speedway this month. And he’ll even receive a little extra incentive to visit Victory Lane there, too. Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK), a leading global provider of imaging products, solutions and services, will donate $10,000 to the Tony Stewart Foundation to celebrate the launch of its Lexmark Genesis S815 printer, and if Stewart wins his Gatorade Duel qualifying race at Daytona (Thursday, February 17, 2 p.m. EST, SPEED), Lexmark will double that donation to $20,000. “The Duels at Daytona are always exciting because the higher you finish, the better your starting spot is for the Daytona 500. But for this year’s Duel, I have a little added incentive knowing that the Tony Stewart Foundation could receive some extra funding if I win,” said Stewart, who has awarded almost $4 million to assist charitable initiatives through his foundation since 2003. “I am so proud to partner with companies like Office Depot and Lexmark that believe in Taking Care of Business by giving back to their communities and to those in need. As for the wager, the new Lexmark Genesis S815 printer is really fast, and in our business, speed counts.” To further support the availability of the new Lexmark Genesis S815 printer through its NASCAR sponsorship, Office Depot will incorporate the printer into promotional flyers/coupons at its No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 show car events and provide a printer for media members to utilize inside the Daytona International Speedway media center. About the Lexmark Genesis S815 Boasting state-of-the-art Flash Scan technology, the Lexmark Genesis S815 allows users to instantly review and scan one page documents in as little as three seconds.[1] Combining ease of use and technology-forward capabilities such as a touch screen driven operation, the Genesis S815 offers the following features: · Go green! Automatic 2-sided printing and Eco Mode allows users to save energy and reduce their impact on the environment. “Office Depot is proud to provide our customers with first-of-its-kind products like the Lexmark Genesis S815,” said Randy Wick, Vice President of Merchandising for Office Depot. “This multi-faceted product offers consumers the latest in printing technology, unparalleled ease-of-use and a host of innovative features.” The Lexmark Genesis S815 is available immediately for $399. To learn more about the products and services available at Office Depot, please visit your local Office Depot retail store location or www.officedepot.com. To become a fan of Office Depot on Facebook and receive exclusive content, offers and more, please visit www.facebook.com/officedepot. To follow Office Depot on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/officedepot. About Office Depot Celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides products and services to its customers through 1,600 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.1 billion e-commerce operation. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $12.1 billion, and employs about 41,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 53 countries. Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com and http://socialpress.officedepot.com/.
For High-Speed Performance· 4.3” web-connected touch screen, allows users to create 1-touch SmartSolutions to simplify common tasks - such as scanning to email - greatly increasing productivity and allowing you to view and print web content with a single touch.
· With wireless networking capabilities[2], users can print from and scan to multiple computers anywhere in their home or office.
· 10 megapixel imaging sensor gives users an instant, high-quality preview of scanned documents.
· Speedy printing with the ability to print up to 33 pages per minute and print 4x6 photos in as little as 26 seconds, the Lexmark Genesis S815 saves time while producing great results.
CONTACT:
Mindy Kramer
Office Depot
561-438-4276
Mindy.Kramer@officedepot.com
[1] Scanning a one page document or photo on USB-connected All-In-One Printer using a PC with the Lexmark Printer Home Interface’s PDF or Photo function. Actual scan time may vary based on factors such as PC performance and operating system, use of wireless connections and use of document edit/character recognition function.
[2] Internet access, computer and router required. Does not have Internet browser capability. Not all displayed content can be printed.
Perfect Stocking Stuffer Gift For The Holidays; Teddy B. Caring Bear Raises Funds For Children And Families In Need
Boca Raton, Fla., December 14, 2010 – Just in time for the holiday season, Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced the availability of the Office Depot Foundation’s 2010 “Teddy B. Caring” holiday bear. The special holiday edition bear is sold exclusively at Office Depot retail stores in the United States. The Office Depot Foundation donates a portion of the proceeds from Teddy B. Caring sales to help children and families in need around the world.
The ideal gift or stocking stuffer for the holidays, the 2010 edition of Teddy B. Caring stands 16” tall and is priced at $9.99. It is manufactured by Gund.
“Not only does Teddy B. Caring make a wonderful holiday gift, but he also helps us make a difference in children’s lives,” said Office Depot Foundation President Mary Wong. “We are grateful to Office Depot for enabling us to offer Teddy B. Caring once again in 2010 – and we appreciate every customer who comes to an Office Depot store and supports our important work by taking one of these adorable bears home for the holidays.”
The bear was created in 2001 to help the Foundation raise funds to support its charitable work. The name “Teddy B. Caring” was chosen from hundreds of suggestions made by Office Depot associates in a companywide contest.
An active supporter of the Office Depot Foundation is NASCAR® superstar Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™. Stewart is encouraging fans everywhere to support the Office Depot Foundation’s mission by purchasing a Teddy B. Caring bear.
“Working with the Office Depot Foundation on its National Backpack Program is one of the most important and rewarding things I do,” Stewart said. “It’s amazing to see the look on a child’s face when they receive a new backpack and are able to head back to school with an extra boost of confidence. Every child deserves that, and I would like to encourage everyone to consider giving a Teddy B. Caring bear as a gift this holiday season in support of the great work the Office Depot Foundation does all year long.”
Office Depot Foundation initiatives supported by sales of Teddy B. Caring include:
To learn more about the Office Depot Foundation and its programs, please visit www.officedepotfoundation.org.
About Office Depot
Every day, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides products and services to its customers through 1,600 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.1 billion e-commerce operation. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $12.1 billion, and employs about 41,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 53 countries.
Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com. Media looking to access digital assets and news, please visit http://socialpress.officedepot.com.
To become a fan of Office Depot on Facebook and receive exclusive content, offers and more, please visit www.facebook.com/officedepot. To follow Office Depot on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/officedepot.
About the Office Depot Foundation
The Office Depot Foundation is an independent foundation (tax exempt under IRC Sec. 501(c)(3)) that serves as the independent charitable giving arm of Office Depot, Inc. In keeping with its mission, Listen Learn Care®, the Foundation supports a variety of programs that help children succeed in school and in life; enable civil society (non-profit) organizations to become more efficient and effective; help people and businesses prepare for disasters, then recover and rebuild afterwards; strengthen local communities through grants, product donations and volunteerism; and encourage community development through entrepreneurship and economic innovation. For more information, visit www.officedepotfoundation.org.
Contacts:
Mindy Kramer
Office Depot
561-438-4276
Mindy.Kramer@officedepot.com
Leon Rubin
Office Depot Foundation
706-867-0278
lrubin@jkggroup.com
