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San Francisco Says "Let It Snow": Jonny Moseley & 20 Icer Air Male Jumpers Fly Down Mt. Fillmore
SF Skiers Set Up for ICER AIR 2005
photo copyright: Rugged Elegance, LLC
Rugged Elegant Living in San Francisco at Its Best
The sun rose and the snow fell in San Francisco on Thursday, September 29th 2005. It was a day like no other.
On this quintessential Indian Summer day of the year, 1998 Olympic gold moguls medalist Jonny Moseley showed up on Fillmore Street with a band of buddies who love to jump.
Ski jump that is.
But they needed 200 tons of snow to make their dream a reality, as well as support from The City by The Bay, Mayor Gavin Newsom, and San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood of residents, schools and merchants.
While you might say, "Impossible," the organizers of "ICER AIR 2005" led by Glen Griffin, Trevor Hubbard, Arne Morkemo, Erik Gordon, Kristian Akseth and Jonny Moseley, said "Dream."
And dream they did.
They dreamt the impossible until their dream became reality.
ICER AIR 2005 San Francisco
photo copyright: Rugged Elegance, LLC
After eight months of undying effort, the ICER AIR production team got their sponsors led by Jeep, PlumpJack and CharitySmith, to name just three. They got their television coverage led by Fox Sports, Spike, MTV2, FusionTV, HD Networks and OLN.
They got their athletes lined up.
They got lots of helicopters overhead.
And they got the community support they needed to do something never done before in the city of San Francisco.
They also got their live audience.
An integral part of an ICER AIR 2005 ski jumping competition were the thousands of snowboard and ski enthusiasts excited to see ten snowboarders and ten skiers fly and flip down Fillmore.
The streets of San Francisco were alive with onlookers on Fillmore Street all the way from Broadway down to Union Street.
From 7am - 5pm they oohed and ahhed.
First, it was the awe of seeing snow on one of the steepest streets in San Francisco.
Then it was the amazement and adrenaline rush of seeing twenty-one athletes in the air.
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2005 Emmy Award Nominations Announced: Set Your TiVos to CBS on September 18th
 On Thursday, July 14th 2005, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences started their annual process of getting their envelopes and shiny gold awards ready for September's Primetime, Daytime and L.A. Area awards shows. On Sunday, September 11th, the 57th Annual Creative Arts Emmys will be awarded. On Sunday, September 18th, CBS will air the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards show. The black-tie ceremony will take place at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood California.
A total of 434 separate nominations in 88 categories and areas, complied by Ernst & Young were distributed.
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Australia's Jacob's Creek "Labeled" The Perfectly Chilled Wine
Here's a first. Made in Australia, no less. Not Napa Valley. Or France. Or Italy. You've heard of Lawrence Kasdan's film The Big Chill. Now, direct from Australia, Jacob Creek's is bringing you The Perfect Chill. It's not a movie, however. It's a wine. Australian winemaker Jacob's Creek announced last week that they have become the first to introduce temperature-sensitive labels. The labels are currently designed to indicate when their sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir, their Sparkling Rose and their... more
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American Idol IV Top Ten: Hello Bice, Fedorov, Maroulis, Robinson, Savol, Sierra, Solomon, Turner & Underwood
If you missed the American Idol IV Top Eleven Repeat last night, you didn't miss much. Ryan Seacrest did not apologize on behalf of the show's producers or the sub-contracted technician hired to put up the telephone numbers who made us all tune in for an hour on Wednesday night, as well as Tuesday's performances. One thing is for certain: American Idol loves drama. It certainly has only helped their ratings. On Tuesday night, the show attracted 27.5 million... more
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American Idol IV Contestants Deliver Billboard No. 1 Hits
This week on American Idol, the contestants were invited to sing a Billboard #1 Hit from Fred Bronson's fifth edition of The Billboard Book of Number One Hits. The Top Eleven finalists, Anthony Fedorov, Carrie Underwood, Scott Savol, Nikko Smith, Vonzell Solomon, Constantine Maroulis, Nadia Tuner, Mikalah Gordon, Anwar Robinson and Jessica Sierra, each received a copy of Bronson's latest book of Hot 100 songs from 1955 to present. While the American Idol IV contestants had Kelly Clarkson and... more
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Best Dressed, Most Rugged Elegant Men & Couples At The 47th Annual Grammy Awards
On Sunday, February 13th 2005, on Heineken's "Green Carpet" the world's top musical stars came out, many of whom were dressed to the nines. Here is Rugged Elegant Living's selections for the "Best Dressed Men & Couples" at the 2005 Grammys. Not only did these gentlemen and pairs have "the rugged elegant, most handsome" look, they embody the healthy, adventuresome, soulful spirit Rugged Elegance looks to celebrate, every day. Ricky Martin came to the 2005 Grammys to present the... more
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Who Needs TiVo's Michael Ramsay or Marty Yudkovitz When You've Got Debra Messing, Oprah & NBC?
This week on The Oprah Winfrey Show Emmy award-winning "Will & Grace" actress, Debra Messing paid a visit to Harpo Studios as a way of dealing with a lifetime fear: Speaking in front of a large, live audience. Her task, in an effort to conquer this fear, was to introduce the rules of Oprah's show to Ms. Winfrey's audience before taping began. In addition to giving them the appropriate guidelines before taping, she asked: Who TiVo's Oprah? When only a... more
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Virgin's Rebel Billionaire Richard Branson Rocks His Audience
The Rebel Billionaire gained credibility this week -- despite a "streaking" stunt -- because its leader, Richard Branson, proved that finding the right chief executive for his job was more important than winning a few more points in future Nielsen Ratings. Branson's primary task was to qualify one of sixteen leaders worthy enough to take over the keys to Branson's Virgin domain for a day, and pay them $1 million. He stayed true to his objective by sending the... more
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2005 Cecil B. DeMille Award Recipient, Robin Williams & Mrs. Doubtfire Producer, Marsha Williams May Rekindle Flames in Fox Sequel
In the 1993 hit movie Mrs. Doubtfire, legendary comic genius and dramatic actor, Robin Williams played Daniel Hillard and Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire, a film based on the Anne Fine novel, "Alias Madame Doubtfire." Robin Williams' wife Marsha, president of Blue Wolf Productions, co-produced the film which grossed $219.2 million domestically plus $222 million overseas. The film, directed by fellow-San Franciscan, Chris Columbus, also earned a 1994 Oscar for "Best Make-up" and two Golden Globe Awards for "Best Comedy/Musical" and... more
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Amazon Theater Presents Contextual Commerce & Karmic Redemption in Eight Minutes: First Film Stars Minnie Driver
Beginning November 9, 2004, contextual commerce and karmic redemption is offered via the Internet's #1 retail shopping site, Amazon.com and the Seattle-based company's new "Amazon Theater." That's right: Amazon is now in the movie business. And it's their free gift to you for coming to their site. In the first of five short films, Ms. Jordan Scott directs The Portrait. Good Will Hunting's Academy Award-nominated actress, Minnie Driver (who is not for sale) stars in the film together with Amanda... more
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The Boston Red Sox Nation Grand Slam It All The Way to The World Series
Behind Johnny Damon's grand slam and the Red Sox' four victories in-a-row, The Boston Red Sox Nation is heading to the World Series after beating the Yankees 10-3. I cried tonight when Boston won the American League Championship Series against the Yankees. Their four-in-a-row historic wins give them the opportunity to win The 2004 World Series. This Major League Baseball team, founded in 1887, last won the pennant in 1918. Tonight, I was overtaken with emotion because of what... more
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Come To Papi: David Ortiz Wins Second Boston Marathon in One Day -- Red Sox 5 Yankees 4 in 14
In one day, the Boston Red Sox have won two games. No, it wasn't a doubleheader. Rather it was two Boston Marathons. At 1:22 a.m. this morning at Fenway Park, David "Papi" Ortiz hit a home run for the Red Sox in the twelfth inning to beat the Yankees, 6-4. Tonight, with the Red Sox' season still on the line, Ortiz again powered the Red Sox to a second straight extra-innings victory against the New York Yankees. In the longest... more
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Rugged Elegant Adventure Photo: French Bullfighter in Pamplona Inspired To New Heights
This summer, AFP Photographer Rafa Rivas captured French bullfighter Sebastian Castella Turzack being lifted by this Nunez de Cuvillo bull at the San Fermin fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. The bullfights are said to be the most unique in all of Spain due to the festive atmosphere surrounding the nine days of cultural celebration. In Southern France and Spain, bullfighters are superstars. The only other celebrities in these countries that have a higher status are soccer players. Some Matadors are... more
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ABC's The Bachelor: Byron Velvick Searches For His Soulmate
Byron Velvick Last Wednesday night, ABC premiered this season's The Bachelor with Chris Harrison once again as host. Twenty-five women. Two men. This season, the women got to choose first. Would it be the rugged outdoors man from Downey, California (Lake Mead Nevada on the show) or the elegant entrepreneur who lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Jay Overbye? Jay Overbye In the first-ever lady's choice rose ceremony, the women chose Byron Velvick, the 40 year-old professional bass fisherman over... more
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Oprah Winfrey Audience Each Receives GM's Pontiac G6
Imagine a scenario similar to Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, only it's not Willy, it's Oprah. And it's not just a few kids who are winners, it's 276 grown adults who are selected to be in her audience. That's exactly what took place today as part of Harpo Productions' 19th anniversary of the Oprah Winfrey show entitled "Wildest Dreams Come True." It was as if Charlie's grandpa got to tell Oprah "My grandson needs a car," and as... more
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Sonance iPort Audio System Gives You One More, Very Good Reason To Buy An Apple iPod
Today, the makers of high-fidelity, whole-home architectural audio products and home theater applications announced that they have combined the hottest portable audio product in the world, the Apple iPod, with the Sonance iPort, the first in-wall iPod interface for whole-home audio systems. The bottom line: iPort turns any room into an iPod concert hall. Sonance's in-wall plug-and-play installation lets you play your favorite music from anywhere in your home without CDs. The iPort is an in-wall docking station for... more
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American Idol III Sings Elton John Classics; Camile Velasco Sings 'Goodbye..."
Hawaiian Beauty, Camile Velasco Last night, Fox received a record 24 million votes for American Idol. Sir Elton John's music was the music of choice. During their week of preparation Sir Elton arrived in person to coach and support the nine finalists. Little did we know that it would be the last time we would hear Camile Velasco sing on the show. Her rendition of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" led to the fewest votes cast throughout the country. Tonight,... more
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One American Family's Favorite Contestants from "American Idol III's" Top Thirty-Two
First American Idol, Kelly Clarkson with Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard & RCA Chair, Clive Davist In December 2002, Maureen Smith of TLC Entertainment wrote, "I've heard many television executives claim that the days of parents and kids sitting down together in front of the TV are gone forever. As a mom, TV viewer and someone who, while I was president of Fox Family Channel and Fox Kids Network, commissioned more focus groups with parents across the country than I... more
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Most Rugged Elegant, Best Dressed Men at The 2004 Golden Globe Awards
Photo courtesy of The New York Times Eight gentlemen stood out tonight as the most "rugged elegant" chaps at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards: #1) Ken Watanabe - The Last Samurai #2) Tom Cruise - The Last Samurai #3) Clint Eastwood - Mystic River #4) Jude Law - - Cold Mountain #5) Sting (even though we couldn't tell if you were wearing a shirt underneath) - Cold Mountain Best Song You Will Be My Ain True Love #6) Johnny... more
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Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine
San Francisco Chronicle: The "World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine" by award-winning wine writer Tom Stevenson offers wine lovers a prime opportunity to extend their knowledge of bubbly. Stevenson's book demystifies Champagne and sparkling wine by showing readers how the wines start and how they make it to the market and onto our tables. After digesting the book in whole or in part, readers will likely consider sparkling wine more of an everyday wine than before.... more
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Thanksgiving Traditions Based on Turkey & Travel
HotWire.com & Harris Interactive Thanksgiving is rich with traditions, but some Americans are creating less stressful ways to celebrate, according to a survey from discount travel site, Hotwire.com and Harris InteractiveŽ. The tradition of giving thanks over dinner is alive and well with 98 percent of Americans planning to celebrate Thanksgiving with a meal. However, almost one in five people (18 percent) say they won't be cooking their entire meal, instead opting to eat out or buy prepared foods. Many... more
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Through a Glass, Darkly: Riedel Pioneers Opaque Tasting Glass
Wine Spectator Online For wine drinkers wishing to stay completely in the dark about the wines they are tasting, Riedel Crystal has made it possible. The Austria-based stemware company has introduced the Blind Blind Tasting Glass, a jet-black, opaque glass that masks a wine's color. Riedel bringing new meaning to the idea of "blind tasting." A novel idea. Riedel (pronounced Reed-ul) talks about the shape of the glass distributing a specific type of wine to the appropriate place on... more
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