Headphones available in specialty retailers December 2008

Encinitas, CA- Nixon, the premium accessories brand from Southern California, is set for the release of custom headphones into retail this coming December.

Nixon’s launch into the personal audio category will commence globally in December with the introduction of three custom designed, custom built headphone models; The Master Blaster (an over-ear studio quality headphone), The Nomadic (an on-ear travel headphone) and The Wire (an in-ear headphone). Built from the ground up after two years of research and design, the inaugural line of custom headphones will retail between $40-$200.

The Master Blaster, available in three colorways, is a lightweight and durable piece that boasts DJ quality sound and is topped of with leather details for the ultimate in listening comfort. The Nomadic, a compact and collapsible model, is made with stainless steel, durable nylon and custom molded foam. This perfect travel companion comes in seven color options and is also available for use with your cell phone. Designed with a minimalist point of view, ergonomic fit and soft touch application, the small dog with a big bark of the bunch is The Wire. The Wire delivers robust sound in a comfortable little package and is available in eight color choices and with two-way cell phone compatibility.

In support of this new category for the brand, Nixon has secured world-class athletes and musicians to the headphone team. Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Andrew Reynolds, Paul Rodriquez, Danny Davis, Mos Def and Trouble Andrew round out a prolific mix of personality and style to further the product development process.

“Having the ability to re-think the product development from the ground up, how you want to use it and the way you use it has been a fun challenge,” states Nixon’s Marketing Director, Chad DiNenna. “The team’s involvement all the way down to the audio sampling process, matching the music they listen to most with how this product will perform, elevates the product for everyone. I’m excited for people to discover the product.”

For more information on Nixon’s entire range of watches, accessories and headphones, visit NixonNow.com.

For the first time ever, FUEL TV's "The Daily Habit" will be filmed outside of Los Angeles, on location for one special Oakley Week in downtown Breckenridge and Copper Mountain, Colorado in front of an authentic mountain community.

"FUEL TV is really excited about our upcoming partnership with Oakley," says Scott Paridon, FUEL TV VP of Production and Development. "We look forward to featuring its world class athletes on 'The Daily Habit' in a completely new location. These shows will take FUEL TV to a whole new level and provide viewers with a fun and unique experience."

Look for Oakley's world class athletes including Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, National Geographic Adventure's "Adventurer of the Year" Gretchen Bleiler, two-time Olympic silver medalist Danny Kass, seven time X Games gold medalist Tanner Hall and many more to be featured in one-on-one interviews on Breckenridge's Blue River Plaza, as well as on-hill shred sessions at Copper Mountain.

These shows will be shot the week of the U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix, December 8 - 11, 2008 with an on-set audience in Blue River Plaza, as well as filming at Breckenridge Resort's superpipe, park, open terrain, Woodward Camp, and Oakley's Rolling O Lab.

"This is a great opportunity to bring image and technology together and take our two brands on the road with some of the best snow athletes in the world," said Pat McIlvain, Oakley VP of Global Sports Marketing. "Oakley's week with the 'The Daily Habit' will make for some great television,
highlighting our world class snowboard and ski teams personality, style and progression."

In addition, "The Daily Habit" shows have been following the Oakley REVTour to seven other ski towns, and will feature the highlights of these visits on the show. Filming for these segments began in late October and will run until mid December.

Oakley / FUEL TV Presence at Breckenridge Resort:

Breckenridge "Blue River Plaza" Filming: Open To Public
* Schedule Subject To Change *

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

• 2pm to 3pm: Jake Blauvelt
• 3pm to 4pm: Seth Morrison

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

• 1pm to 3pm: Shaun White
• 3pm to 5pm: Gretchen Bleiler

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

• 10am to 12pm: Eero Ettala
• 12pm to 1pm: Danny Kass
• 1pm to 2pm: Tanner Hall and Simon Dumont

The airdates of Oakley Week on FUEL TV's "The Daily Habit" will be January 12 - 16, 2009, make sure to check it out on Comcast channel 409 in Summit County, CO.

To learn more, please visit: oakley.com/tdh

Sandy's Pub at the Resort at Squaw Creek

[Squaw Valley USA] November 30, 2008 - The First Annual Retro Ski & Snowboard Theme Party is taking place on Saturday, December 6 – just in time to celebrate the start of the 2008-09 season! In Squaw Valley tradition, partygoers must dress to impress in retro ski and snowboard gear. Sandy’s Pub at the Resort at Squaw Creek is hosting the winter kick-off bash. The party starts at 10 pm and prizes will be awarded to those donning the sweetest retro outfits.

Squaw Valley’s finest, DJ Nasty Nate, will be spinning tunes until 2 am. Cover for the party is only $3 and all retro Bunnies and Barneys attending must be 21 or older.

Sponsors include Porters, Elite Feet, Smith, Neff, SnowBomb, Squaw Valley USA and the Resort at Squaw Creek.

The most up-to-date operations schedules, event calendar, lift ticket deals, and season pass information are available at squaw.com.

For more info, visit junemountain.com

Irvine, CA, November 24, 2008 — Westlife Distribution is pleased to announce the addition of Louie Vito to the 686 Global Pro Team.

Louie is a 20-year old Ohio-native who currently resides in Sandy, Utah. This past year, Louie was crowned the overall Chevy U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix series title champion. He found himself on top of the podium again two days later at The Jeep King of the Mountain Superpipe Championships in Squaw Valley, California. At the Vans Cup, Vito took second place behind Danny Kass.

Despite his successful career, Louie hasn’t forgotten where he came from; he still finds time to give back to his roots, hosting a very successful charitable rail jam every year in Ohio.

Vito says about riding for 686, “I am stoked to join the 686 family. Their outerwear is tech and is perfect for riding icy pipes to sledding in the backcountry. It is cool to be a part of a company that was started by a snowboarder and snowboarding has been the main focus since day one.”

“When we first started talking to LV, I was blown away by his charismatic personality,” says Kristin Cusic, VP of Marketing at 686, “His track record speaks volumes for his riding ability, but his personality is what really brings him up to that next level. We couldn’t be happier and think it’s a perfect fit.”

Vito’s other sponsors are O-Matic snowboards, Monster Energy, Nike, Vestal, Kicker, Capix Helmets, Spy Optic, Skullcandy, Boost Mobile, Grenade, Utility and Neff. Photo attached courtesy of George Crosland.

Log on to 686.com for more information.