Archive for October 2012
3CK’s MetaphorCity Continues to Deliver a Positive Message in a Hip-hop Package
MetaphorCity is a one-stop shop for discounts on lyrical agility, cartons of cultural contemplations, and aisle of relational rhapsody. Many listeners compare 3CK’s unique style to one that resembles Eminem, including an African taxi cab driver listening to MetaphorCity for the first time.
3CK, Goshen, IN. recording artist, continues to deliver a positive message and inspiration through the Hip-hop genre with the release of his third solo album, MetaphorCity. 3CK, the stage name of William Frisbie draws from his multi-cultural life experiences to create a collection of thought provoking songs on positive, personal, and sometimes humorous themes. This album is musically diverse and just as the title suggests, the message in many of the songs are cloaked in metaphors waiting to be deciphered by the listener.
As an artist, Frisbie hopes that his Album resonates with fans of all walks of life. “This album was intended to inspire my listeners to think critically. Raps are great ways to tell stories, yet there are few out there who are telling good stories,” said Frisbie.
3CK stands for Third Culture Kid; a term that has been used to describe the phenomena that occurs when a child assimilates two different cultures resulting in his own third culture,never again to really fit either. For William, this is reflective of his own life. His family moved to Senegal, West Africa when William was 8 years old to serve as missionaries. Embracing the experience, William immersed himself in Senegalese culture and began picking up elements of the native language while spending many days on the sandy streets playing soccer with Senegalese children.
After moving back to the USA he began to develop a passion for dissecting and commenting on popular culture. The lyrics in 3CK’s original works became reflective of the artist’s multi-cultural life experience and brought to an audience in a hip-hop package.
William has since had the opportunity to share his music on many stages to a wide variety of listeners. In 2007, as 3CK, he released his first solo album Inspiration. Three more solo albums have followed including Daily Process, Puddles, and now, MetaphorCity.
William’s music is often regarded as being “real”, “inspiring”, and “humorous.” His cross-cultural view on life continuously inspires each original track. Titles on MetaphorCity include Pot Holes, Can’t Stop, Lyribatics iPray featuring Omogo and Maria, and Numb.
“My music is a combination of my personal history and beliefs as I work to entertain and inform in positive ways,” said Frisbie. “When I share my music, I share my life, I hope that my life might be one that impacts other lives.” Frisbie concluded.
NorthCape International Announces Positive Response From Multiple Retail Segments During Recent Casual Furnishings Market
At the recent Casual/Outdoor Furnishings Market, heightened interest and placement growth from specialty and home furnishings retail segments was realized by NorthCape International due to product selection and indoor-outdoor insights.
October 15, 2012 -- Chicago, Ill. -- NorthCape International, manufacturer of high end all-weather outdoor wicker furniture and accessories, announces the positive response from the casual and home furnishings segments received by its 2013 collections during the recent International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market held in Chicago, Ill. “Overall response from both current customers and potential new customers was very positive,” said Kim Golson, sales manager, NorthCape International, Chicago, Ill. “Many retailers are realizing the potential of the outdoor category and the outdoor-indoor positioning of our products is a perfect fit.”
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The products on display in the NorthCape showroom during the week-long market included five new collections with deep seating, dining and multiple table top designs. Known for its offerings in both contemporary and traditional design styles, NorthCape highlighted collections with innovative constructions including a 15mm thick weave. The weave was introduced in two color options including willow and cappuccino.
Golson feels the popularity of the company’s lines for the casual and interior furnishing segments is due to the indoor-outdoor use of the woven products as well as NorthCapes’ ability to educate and provide insight into the outdoor category. “As interior furnishing entities enter the category, they are not only learning about outdoor product constructions, but the properties and design options of performance fabrics as well,” said Golson. “Our design team is able to assist in selections based on color and weaves suitable for the outdoor room.”In the contemporary category, the popularity of sectionals continued to grow for next spring due to the product’s ability to adapt to multiple space layouts. In 2012, sectionals comprised 45% of the company’s sales. Despite this fact, Northcape International saw growth in other areas as well. “Although modern designs have been a trend for the past two years, we also are seeing a surge in our more traditional deep seating groups,” said Golson.
For more information about NorthCape International’s lines of indoor-outdoor furniture visit www.northcapeinternational.com or contact 205.637.6569.
Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics Announces Indoor and Outdoor Introductions To Be Featured at the 2012 Fall High Point Furniture Market
Included in the latest introductions from Palm Springs Rattan is a new rattan collection for interior resort décor and the expansion of proven all-weather wicker top sellers.
(Largo, FL, October 4, 2012) Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics, wholesale manufacturer and distributor of quality casual furnishings, announce collections within their latest introductions that will be on display during the 2012 Fall High Point Furniture Market. On the first floor of Showplace - booth #1539, High Point, Palm Springs will showcase The Andros Island Collection for interior decor and an expanded offering within the company’s outdoor favorites, Empire and Kokomo collections. The expansion of both indoor and outdoor furnishing selections is a continuation of Palm Spring’s philosophy to be a single source for retailers including specialty and traditional.
“For 2012, we are excited about the depth of new collections we have to offer as well as the depth of products within each collection,” said each,” said Tami Newton, Sales Manager for Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics. "Over the past years, we have been focused on making new product choices within our introductions that benefit not only a single segment, but customers across the board."
The Andros Island Collection, the latest interior resort collection features a floating table top design and a solid woven base within the dining pieces. Chairs in the collection feature woven skirting. Andros includes the latest trending finishes that are toward the driftwood and willow gray/taupe tones.
In an effort to expand the already top selling Empire Collection, Palm Springs has responded with additional seating options. Also added to Kokomo, a maintenance free aluminum frame, retailers will now have available a shower, towel tree and an armless chaise with wheels.
For more information about Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics, visit www.palmspringsrattan.com or contact Tami Newton at sales@palmspringsrattan.comPride Family Brands Recognized By Casual Furnishings Industry as Outstanding Manufacturer in Cast Aluminum Category for the Second Consecutive Year
The recognition highlights Pride’s excellence in design, quality of manufactured goods, merchandising, customer service, ethics/trade relations and communications. The designation is determined following a vote by outdoor furnishing retailers in the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA). Accepting the award at a ceremony held at the Chicago Institute of Art was Jamie Lowsky, CEO of Pride Family Brands and Steve Lowsky, the company’s president.
"We are honored to have received this prestigious award for a second year,” said Steve Lowsky. “The entire Pride organization is proud to have our retail partners acknowledge once again our continuing commitment to product and customer service excellence.”
Both awards are on display within Pride Family Brands' Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. showroom. For more information about Pride Family Brands and their distinguished lines of casual furniture visit www.pridefamilybrands.comor contact 855.612.9800
