Golf at the End of the World
‘Las Brisas’ in Chile offer premium golf from the Andes to the Pacific
The prestige of a first-rate golf course open year round transcends the borders of Chile and South America — High-end homes and mountain and seaside scenery surround two international-standard golf courses
The alliance between the “Las Brisas de Chicureo” and “Las Brisas de Santo Domingo” real-estate projects has led to an exclusive golf course in Chile. Unique in South America, it allows golfing from the Andes to the Pacific, blending the best natural scenery, culinary, viticultural, and property attributes.
With the beginning of an internationalization process that is already renowned beyond national borders, both real-estate complexes — associated with illustrious Chilean businessman Eduardo Fernandez Leon — joined forces in a single sports concept, with majestic golf courses, sports infrastructure, social areas, an elegant club house, and an unmatched selection of property alternatives. Both projects were conceived with an impressive golf course as the backbone, and designed by the celebrated U.S. company Gage Davis.
The route includes the challenge of golfing against the imposing scenery of the Andes, the chance to visit some of Chile’s largest vineyards, enjoying seafood and local cuisine, and finally improving your handicap with the backdrop of a beautiful sunset on the Pacific Ocean. All this within less than 130 km. Simply unbeatable!
Seduced by the weather, economic stability, price convenience, and standard of living of this region at the end of the world, a significant number of foreigners are considering Chile as a place to vacation and even settle down. The safety, construction quality, convenient prices, and fine sports infrastructure of these complexes are more than convincing arguments. Although close to Santiago, both complexes enjoy superb scenery and unexplored areas.
The golf course at Las Brisas de Chicureo (http://www.lasbrisas.cl/), near Santiago, has over 180 hectares of native forest and fauna, 36 holes, intense green elevations, and undulating fairways, reaching a semi-desert trail of hawthorn, bunkers, and striking ravines.
On the coast (on the way to Rapel V Region), Las Brisas de Santo Domingo (http://www.golflasbrisas.cl/) offers 27 holes of great natural beauty and the intense Pacific Ocean in the background, plus a crystal clear 2.2 hectare pond hidden between the seaside and the woods.
Source: Las Brisas de Santo Domingo; Las Brisas de Chicureo
SIRIUS XM Radio announces extensive MLB Postseason coverage
XM listeners nationwide will get live play-by-play of every Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series game MLB Home Plate and Mad Dog Radio channels to broadcast live on site during the League Championship Series and World Series Hall of Fame slugger Reggie Jackson hosts exclusive radio series, “October Nights,” Tuesdays on Mad Dog Radio
SIRIUS XM Radio announced that it will offer baseball fans extensive coverage of the 2009 Major League Baseball postseason starting Wednesday, October 7, with live play-by-play of every game on XM, plus playoff talk and analysis every day on SIRIUS XM’s MLB Home Plate and Mad Dog Radio channels.
As the Official Satellite Radio Partner of Major League Baseball, XM broadcasts every MLB game from Opening Day through the World Series. Starting with the League Championship Series games, XM will offer listeners the official team radio broadcasts for both the home and visiting ball clubs for every game, in addition to national ESPN Radio broadcasts throughout the postseason and Spanish language broadcasts for select games.
SIRIUS XM’s 24 hour baseball talk channel, MLB Home Plate (XM channel 175, SIRIUS channel 210 with the “Best of XM”), will offer fans the latest news and analysis from a panel of expert hosts that includes Cal Ripken Jr., Bill Ripken, Rob Dibble, Kevin Kennedy, Buck Martinez, Jim Duquette, Mitch Williams, Rico Petrocelli and others. MLB Home Plate will broadcast live from ballparks before and after games, offering game previews and post-game interviews with players, managers and coaches.
Every Tuesday through the World Series, Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson will host a new edition of the exclusive talk radio series, October Nights, (7:00 – 9:00 pm ET) on Mad Dog Radio (SIRIUS channel 123, XM channel 144). The six-week series, running through November 10, will feature Jackson and co-host Bill Pidto talking about the playoff picture in the American and National Leagues and Jackson’s own experiences in the postseason.
Mad Dog Radio, SIRIUS XM’s all-sports talk channel, will offer fans a place for two-way baseball talk all day, every day of the postseason. During the LCS and World Series, headliner Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo will host his daily show, Mad Dog Unleashed, (weekdays, 2:00 – 7:00 pm ET) live on select dates from the AL or NL ballpark.
Source: SIRIUS XM Radio
MLB.com, Turner Sports and FOX Sports give fans live user-controlled views for every MLB postseason game
Collaboration expands TBS HotCorner and FOX Feeds action and introduces mobile video
Postseason.TV, a live interactive online viewing experience delivered by MLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball, in partnership with MLB Postseason national television rightsholders, Turner Sports and FOX Sports, will debut on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, when the Division Series begins on TBS. Postseason.TV will be accessible from MLB.com, FoxSports.com on MSN and MLB.com/TBSHotCorner.
The subscription product provides fans the ability to customize their online viewing experience by offering up to 10 different stationary camera angles from every MLB Postseason game, blackout free. Postseason.TV delivers a complementary way for viewers to engage with the Division Series and National League Championship Series broadcasts on TBS and the American League Championship Series and World Series on FOX, while, for the first time, offering a complete package of live Postseason action for a one-time fee of $9.95.
Subscribers to Postseason.TV can choose to watch one of the available camera angles or up to any four different angles simultaneously in the multi-view option. In addition, TBS HotCorner and FOX Feeds will provide access to in-game video highlights, real-time statistics and play-by-play and social media integration through a live Twitter feed.
Fans also will have the opportunity to make Postseason.TV portable as MLB.com At Bat 2009, the award-winning application built exclusively for iPhone(TM) and iPod® touch, will provide mobile access to the same live camera angles as well as the quad mode option.
Source: MLB.com; Turner Sports; FOX Sports
Scott Burrell promotes children’s fitness during ING Hartford Marathon weekend
Basketball champion teams up with ING Run For Something Better program to encourage young people to lead healthier lives
Former professional basketball player Scott Burrell will trade his high-tops for a pair of orange laces and running shoes as he joins over 1,000 students in Bushnell Park to celebrate ING Run For Something Better Day on Friday, October 9.
Burrell will help spread a positive message to young people about the benefits of health and fitness in connection with the ING Hartford Marathon, which takes place on Saturday morning, October 10.
“As a college coach and a former pro ball player, I know the importance of staying healthy and fit. Unfortunately, too many young people in our country aren’t getting enough physical activity and exercise,” said Burrell. “The great thing about running is that just about anyone can do it. You don’t need a lot of equipment, and you don’t have to be a professional athlete. I’m happy to see a company like ING making a difference and helping children take a positive step toward healthier lives.”
ING Run For Something Better Day takes place at Hartford’s Bushnell Park on Friday, October 9. The race is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.inghartfordmarathon.com.
The ING Run For Something Better program is a national initiative established by financial services leader ING. As a sponsor of premier running events across the U.S., ING has been promoting youth fitness by providing grants and funding to school-based running and health education programs.
In the Hartford area, the ING Run For Something Better program is managed by the Hartford Marathon Foundation. Students from participating schools train by running their own version of a half marathon, covering 13.1 miles in 6 weeks. Those who complete 12 miles prior to marathon weekend are invited to ING Run For Something Better Day where they run their last 1.1 “final mile” in Bushnell Park, crossing over the official ING Hartford Marathon Finish Line. They also receive a finisher’s medal and enjoy lunch as they experience the “World of Fitness” exhibits and activities.
Childhood obesity has become a serious health concern in the United States. Educating kids about the importance of living an active and healthy life is the cornerstone of the ING Run For Something Better.
Since 2003, over 50,000 children have participated in ING Run For Something Better programs across the country. Children in these programs have reached a milestone of running more than 1.5 million miles.
Those interested in following the latest news and updates on the ING Run For Something Better program can do so on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OrangeLaces as well as by visiting a newly launched ING Facebook page (search “ING Run For Something Better” on Facebook).
Source: ING Americas
Digital Primates teams up with MLB Advanced Media to unveil MLB.TV online video Player
Digital Primates IT Consulting Group, an industry leader in RIA technologies, recently partnered with MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, to deliver the MLB.TV media player, which enables subscribers to watch live and on-demand games on their computers.
The media player utilizes MLB.com’s proprietary speed detection that allows broadband customers to enjoy a High Definition-quality picture where available. It also has live-game DVR functionality and offers multi-game views, providing access to watch four live games simultaneously. Additional features of the new media player include:
– Real-time alerts to watch highlights from other games
– Home and away broadcast feeds for every game (where available)
– Picture-in-picture functionality
– Customizable player tracker alerts with live at-bat look-ins
“As a die-hard baseball fan, working with MLBAM was a thrill,” said Jeff Tapper, Digital Primates’ Partner and Senior Consultant. “When developing the video player, our first thought was ‘what would we, as fans, like to see?’ MLBAM already had an infrastructure in place, and working with them every step of the way helped achieve the final product that we’re all so proud of.”
Digital Primates participated in the design and build out of the workflow system, which determines the availability of video feeds, factors what the viewer is entitled to see and provides the ability to sell or upsell additional content to users. Digital Primates also implemented MLBAM’s patented “geo-detection system,” which determines where users are located so black-out restrictions can be enforced.
“Digital Primates has been instrumental in the success of the MLB.TV player development this season,” said Joe Choti, chief technology officer, MLBAM. “Expert understanding of Flex technology, combined with the ability to architect a complex system that is capable of scaling, makes Digital Primates an invaluable addition to a team delivering a product. The difference is in the dedication and desire to achieve a common goal.”
Source: Digital Primates