AOL Asks Washington D.C'S Own Thomas Jane, What are Your Favorite Local Haunts?Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2002 America Online See AOL. Launches New AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Weekender To Help Washington, D.C Residents Plan Their Weekend Entertainment; Answers Consumer Demand for Local Information Online Jane and Other Notables Dish on Their Favorite Weekend Activities What are you going to do this weekend? Why not ask Washington, D.C native Thomas Jane what he recommends? America Online recently asked Jane, soon to be starring alongside Cameron Diaz and Parker Posey in The Sweetest Thing, to spill his secrets for a perfect weekend in his hometown of Washington, D.C. Among his favorites, shopping at Tyson's Galleria or visiting the Hirshhorn Museum on a rainy day. AOL caught up with Jane and other celebrities and public figures, such as Enrique Iglesias Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (born on May 8, 1975, in Madrid, Spain) is a singer/songwriter of Asian and European ancestry. Iglesias's career started on Indie label Fonovisa who helped turn him into one of the most popular artists in Latin America and in the Latin market , Darius Rucker Darius Rucker (born May 13 1966 in Charleston, South Carolina) is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band Hootie & the Blowfish. He is a graduate of Middleton High School (class of 1984) in Charleston. His high School no longer exists. It integrated with St. , Luke Perry Luke Perry (born Coy Luther Perry III on October 11, 1966)[1] is an American actor best known for his role as Dylan Michael McKay in the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210. , Dave Navarro “David Navarro” redirects here. For the footballer, see David Navarro (footballer). David Michael Navarro (born June 7, 1967) is a guitarist who has played in the rock bands Jane's Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. , Mark Wahlberg For the actor and television game show host, see Mark L. Walberg. Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg (born June 5 1971) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor and television producer. and Brian Vander Ark Brian Vander Ark is an American Singer-songwriter best known as lead singer for the band The Verve Pipe. Born in Holland, Michigan, Vander Ark began playing guitar at age 8. At age 18, he joined the U.S. Army. , to get the scoop on their favorite hometown hangouts, restaurants and stores. The Celebrity Weekend guide marks the launch of the new AOL Weekender, a one-stop online resource for comprehensive and timely information on entertainment activities taking place each weekend in cities across the country. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Jupiter Media Metrix, the Internet is becoming a popular way for people to fill up their social calendars, with nearly 60% of Internet users going online to find information about local events and restaurants in their hometown. The Washington, D.C Weekender is updated just in time for weekend planning and offers top picks for dining, special activities for kids and families, places to hear live music, arts and cultural events, and where to go for the best shopping bargains and weekend sales. Thomas Jane's top picks include: -- Weekend Essentials: Visiting Capitol Hill, the White House, and the Masonic Temple -- Most Romantic Date: Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown -- Favorite Spot as a Kid: The Smithsonian The complete Celebrity Weekend guide, along with Jane's other top picks, can be seen on the AOL service at AOL Keyword: Celebrity Weekend. "The AOL Weekender gives the 'who, what, when and where' on neighborhood and area events that can simplify weekend planning for busy people and their families," said Neil Smit, Senior Vice President and General Manager of AOL Local. "Increasing our emphasis on local programming has been the #1 request from AOL members who want access to important information about their hometowns wherever they are online. We're excited to bring the AOL Weekender to our members with the help of some hometown celebrities and public figures. We hope this will inspire people to go out and explore the towns they live in and visit." Research clearly shows that local information on the Web is not only bringing greater convenience to people's lives, it's also transforming how local businesses, particularly shopping merchants, are reaching consumers online - driving foot traffic as well as Web traffic. According to Jupiter Research, 74% of online consumers research their purchases online before buying them offline. And, 80% of all purchases take place within 20 miles of a person's home (The Kelsey Group). AOL Local has registered rapid growth and usage, reaching more than 10 million people per month on the AOL service and the Web according to Jupiter Media Metrix December 2001 data. AOL's local city-specific programming and services cover more than 320 DMAs (30,000 towns and neighborhoods), compared to the nearest competitor coverage of 52 DMA's. About America Online, Inc. America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of AOL Time Warner, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AOL). Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services. |
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