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CEQ Italia and QVExtra! International Host Memorable Dinner Parties to Celebrate High Quality European EVOO
For key journalists, social media influencers, nutritionists who were part of the EU-supported Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Consortium exclusive guest list, the dinner parties were a delicious learning experience - leaving little doubt that the best menus are always made with EVOO – and love...Altogether, the food, wine pairings, flavorful, luxurious EVOO, ambience, and the bonhomie “ingredients" combined to produce a lasting epicurean memory. - December 20, 2018 - CEQ Italia
Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Sunwing’s First Flight from Quebec City
The first-ever Sunwing flight from Quebec City to Puerto Vallarta departed from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport this Monday; marking the beginning of the tour operator’s seasonal weekly flight service to Puerto Vallarta which has become one of Canadians' top destinations to... - December 20, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Sergei Tokarev: For One and a Half Years Lucky Labs Has Donated More Than 5,000 Books to Children's Libraries of Ukraine
Sergei Tokarev, co-founder of the international IT company Lucky Labs, spoke about the results of the company's large-scale charity project on publishing and free distribution of children's non-fiction literature in Ukrainian language. - December 20, 2018 - Lucky Labs
World Renowned Horsewoman Lets Her Students Tell the Story in New Horsemanship Book
Students of Reach Out to Horses, a comprehensive program for horse enthusiasts to learn more about the language of the horse, compile their stories of discovery in a new book. "Escaping Tradition: The Next Generation of Horsemanship" journeys with 10 students of ROTH and founder, Anna Twinney, as they share their life-altering and illuminating experiences. - December 20, 2018 - Reach Out to Horses
European High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oils Go to the Head of the Class! CEQ Italia and QVExtra! International Help Educate US Culinary Students
In a series of training courses in Boston, Providence, and New York, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) experts from the Spanish EVOO Association QVExtra! International and the Italian Consortium CEQ Italia demonstrated the key elements that distinguish the quality difference of premium European EVOO to... - December 19, 2018 - CEQ Italia
STORIES International Names Senior Creative Producer
STORIES International has hired a senior creative producer who will focus on managing their branded content division. The company has tapped producer Talia Bella as its first in-house creative producer, giving her oversight of STORIES’ branded content division. Bella, who will report to... - December 19, 2018 - Talia Bella
Timothy Parker, Guinness World Records Puzzle Master, Leaving Universal Crossword After 21 Years, 8,100 Puzzles
Parker has formed his own new game syndicate including direct-to-consumer puzzles and free puzzles for newspapers and online sites – with revenue sharing.” - December 18, 2018 - Timothy Parker Crosswords
SportsEdTV Launches Training Video Series for Esports Athletes
Miami-based company partners with pioneer esports performance coach, Taylor Johnson and OpTic Gaming and Team Allegiance athletes to help teach gamers how to get fit to win. - December 18, 2018 - SportsEdTV
Dustin Ferguson, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Debuts CD
Debut CD is Available at the MC Dirty D Fanclub Website. - December 17, 2018 - MC Dirty D
My Custom Tailor Announces the Beta Launch of the AL-Go Tool - Marrying AI to Formal Wear
AL-Go Custom Sizer is an Artificial Intelligence driven sizing tool to help ensure perfect fitting custom suits and custom dress shirts. - December 14, 2018 - My Custom Tailor
AttorneysLawOffice.com Launched in Modesto, California Today
AttorrneyLawOffice.com (https://www.attorneyslawoffice.com) a blog with the all the major and minor highlights and lowlights on Civil and Criminal Law, Breakthrough Federal Judgments and much, much more goes live. A team of eminent Attorneys and Lawyers, globally, have come together to create a... - December 13, 2018 - AttorneyLawOffice
Florida Grand Opera Presents Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart’s masterpiece, is the second production of Florida Grand Opera’s 78th Season. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s intoxicating take on one of the great ensemble comedies ever written, is scheduled for four performances at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami from January 26 through February 3, 2019, and two performances at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale on February 7 and 9, 2019. - December 13, 2018 - Florida Grand Opera
Tyler Perry’s Wig Stylist Charles Gregory Launches New Wig Line Titled "The Renowned Wig Collection"
"The Renowned" Charles Gregory, hairstylist for stars Tyler Perry, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Terrance Howard, launches wig line for women and men. - December 13, 2018 - Charles Gregory Blow Dry & Beauty Bar
ARIDO Presents Multi Billion Dollar Collection During Golden Globes 2019
ARIDO, a closely guarded secret, is the world's most exclusive fine art jewelry created with the highest quality gems. - December 12, 2018 - ARIDO Jewelry
Celebrate One Million Lives Changed by the Gift of a Wheelchair at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles
Free Wheelchair Mission hosts an exclusive screening of powerful documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," featuring the story of Free Wheelchair Mission’s one millionth wheelchair recipient. - December 12, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70th Anniversary Rock for Human Rights Concert
Wil Seabrook is a singer/songwriter that created Rock for Human Rights. He tours with his band to bring awareness to the 30 Human Rights created by Eleanor Roosevelt and delegates of the United Nations. - December 12, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
Canvas Stretching Machine LLC to Exhibit at West Coast Art & Frame Tradeshow in Las Vegas
This will be the company's 8th time to exhibit at the show. The WCAF targets businesses in the Custom Framing and Digital Printing Industries; it is the premiere show for this industry and attendance is very high. - December 12, 2018 - Canvas Stretching Machine, LLC
SportsEdTV Launches How-To-Serve Video Series Featuring Jeff Salzenstein
The "Serve Surgeon" brings proven serve instruction to the fast-growing, free, online sports instruction video network. - December 11, 2018 - SportsEdTV
Star of Emmy Winning Documentary Joins Forces with Tyler Perry Studios Alum to Create Inclusive Animated Series
Star of Emmy-winning documentary “The Full Nelson,” Adiba Nelson, has joined forces with Jenée V. Giles, a former writer/story editor for Tyler Perry Studios, to develop and write the pilot for an animated series that spotlights children with disabilities as the protagonists. - December 11, 2018 - Adiba Nelson
Dangerously Funny, a Comedy Reality TV Show, Starring Jimmie Lee-the Jersey Outlaw Premieres Season 3 on Dec. 1, 2018
Dangerously Funny, A Comedy Reality TV Show - Starring Jimmie Lee, The Jersey Outlaw. Jimmie Lee and the posse take to the streets for the best in ad lib uncensored street comedy skits. - December 10, 2018 - Jimmie Lee, The Jersey Outlaw
As You Wish Pottery Opens a Store at The Shops at Norterra
As You Wish Pottery opens a new store at The Shops at Norterra. - December 10, 2018 - As You Wish Pottery Painting Place
World Famous Randy's Donuts Opens on Hollywood Walk of Stars
World Famous Randy's Donuts Opens on Hollywood Blvd. December 10th; The Hollywood location will have a giant 18” wide donut that guests walk through to enter the store, a signature Hollywood Star shaped donut and a Pop Culture wall - December 10, 2018 - Randy's Donuts
Derlie Records' Teen Recording Artist Jordan Denise Williams Releases Song for Consideration for a 61st GRAMMY® Nomination to Benefit American Cancer Society
Derlie Records' 14 year old Best Of The Bay Winner for Best Original Pop Act, Christian/Pop Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Jordan Denise Williams, released her new single "I Close My Eyes" with a stunning live performance at the Krazy Kup in Plant City, FL. The song is on the ballot for consideration for a nomination for the 61st GRAMMY Awards for Best Gospel Performance Song. A portion of the net proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Derlie Records voted Best Of The Bay Best Record Label - December 08, 2018 - Derlie Records Inc.
2019 Key West Food and Wine Festival to Tempt Appetites Jan. 23-27 Key West, Florida Keys
Fans of fine food and vintages can indulge their appetites for both at the 2019 Key West Food and Wine Festival. Scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 23-27, it's their 10 year anniversary. - December 07, 2018 - Key West Food and Wine Festival
Tell Me Something Good! Funk’s Legendary Band, Rufus, Can.
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan have received their 3rd nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Could 3rd time be a charm? The band hopes so! - December 07, 2018 - Maiden Entertainment
SportsEdTV Offers High School Tennis Players a Chance to Win a Grand-Slam Coaching Day
SportsEdTV launches a WATCH & WIN promotion with a grand prize of a coaching day with Australian Open Doubles Champion, Ellis Ferreira. - December 07, 2018 - SportsEdTV
Pop the Cork: Dance Anthem "Let’s Spend This New Year’s Eve at Home" is More Fun Than Champagne
New York-based Young Pals Music ushers in 2019 with festive new single from Christi Bauerlee. - December 07, 2018 - Young Pals Music
Maui Author Toby Neal Releases Memoir of Growing Up in Hawaii
Toby (Wilson) Neal, a resident of Makawao, HI, author of the USA Today bestselling Lei Crime Series and spin-off Paradise Crime series, is releasing her first memoir, Freckled: A Memoir of Growing Up Wild in Hawaii, on December 30, 2018. The memoir will be available in ebook and print through all... - December 06, 2018 - Neal Enterprises Incorporated
Jillian Hishaw, F.A.R.M.S. Founder is Featured in the December Issue of O (Oprah) Magazine "Daughter of the Soil"
Jillian Hishaw, Founder and Attorney, was recently interviewed by Julia Turshen, a writer of O Magazine about her work in advocating for small aging farmers and the personal reasons why she is committed to the work. - December 06, 2018 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)
Author, Maceo Smedley, Promises to Make Children Smarter with His First Children's Book, "Why Are You So Smart"
Maceo Smedley, the father of Maceo Smedley III, a young actor who has starred in hit shows such as Underground and Netflix’s All About the Washingtons, reveals his psychological trick that makes his children successful. Not only has he admitted to using this trick with his own children but... - December 05, 2018 - Maceo Smedley
Lauren Rathbun Conjures the Sonic Signature of Classic Country with Debut "My Almost Lover"
Upcoming EP on New York’s Young Pals Music conjures the emotive style of Patsy Cline. - December 04, 2018 - Young Pals Music
"Hitch" Meets "The Love Boat": Dating Coach to Work on Cruise Ship
Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie is scheduled to work with clients aboard the Island Princess on a 10-Day Cruise to the Panama Canal region that begins on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Currie also will meet with clients in Columbia, Costa Rica, and Jamaica during three of his four port stops that the Princess Cruises ship will make during the trip. Currie is the author of four books designed to help single heterosexual men improve their conversation skills with women of interest. - December 04, 2018 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Sherwood Valley Casino Employees Donate to Northern California Fire Relief Efforts
In an effort to help those who have lost everything due to the devastating Northern California fires, employees of Sherwood Valley Casino went into action over the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving Day, collecting cash, diapers, water and wet-wipes to aid those directly impacted by the Camp Fires. All donations were exclusively made by employees of the casino or tribal businesses. - December 04, 2018 - Sherwood Valley Casino
Priscilla A. Chansky Honored as a Professional of the Year and a VIP for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Priscilla A. Chansky of Olathe, Kansas has been honored with early admission as a Professional of the Year for 2019 and as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the... - December 04, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Rep
What: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Tuesday Night Comics MCL - Host Allegra Duchaine - Musical Guest Cash Levy - Headliner Jimmy Burns - Featured Act Julian Fernandez - Opening Act Where: North Coast Repertory Theatre 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Schedule: December... - December 04, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
San Diego Community Acupuncture Clinic Throws Major Fundraiser Party for School for Homeless Kids
Dec. 16th Source Empowered Wellness is hosting a huge fundraiser for the Monarch School as a way to give back to the San Diego community for its 3 year anniversary. There will be live bands, amazing speakers, free Boochcraft and a raffle lottery to win $100's in prizes. - December 03, 2018 - Source Empowered Wellness
Artist Alexey Steele’s "Love My Neighbor" Message Helps to Inspire Puerto Rico Community Devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Noted Southern California artist Alexey Steele unveiled new symbol for his “Love My Neighbor” campaign developed by his design company Sculptoglyph as part of collective mural at The World 2018 Omai Goodness Tour 7th International Convention "Puerto Rico".The innovative public art project by Alexey Steele in the City of Carson, California was selected as the theme and title of the mural completed by a group of international artists to show solidarity with recovery effort by Puerto Rico people. - December 03, 2018 - Alexey Steele
With Support from the European Union, CEQ Italia and QvExtra! International Join Forces to Raise Awareness of What Distinguishes Quality European Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Two non-profit consortia, passionately dedicated to raising the standards of extra virgin olive oil produced in Spain and Italy respectively, QVExtra! International and CEQ Italia, have joined forces in a special campaign to share this knowledge with chefs and consumers. Spain and Italy - two of the best-known producers of high-quality extra virgin olive oil - possess a vast knowledge about what is superior EVOO. The initiative is financed by the EU. - December 03, 2018 - CEQ Italia
Best Online Video Advertising Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association
Online video has exploded in popularity over the past few years as a form of advertising and the Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online video advertising in 86 industries as part of their 17th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. - December 02, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Carolers Bring in the Spirit of the Holidays at Clearwater’s Scientology Information Center
On Saturday December 1st, the Scientology Information Center will host a different kind of “miracle” during the City of Clearwater’s Miracle on Cleveland Street festival. Starting at 6pm children and their parents can enjoy old-fashioned caroling together. A reception will be held from 5-10pm. - November 30, 2018 - Church of Scientology
The World's First Music Festival Lifestyle Magazine to Launch March 9, 2019
FestWorld Magazine, the world’s first print magazine devoted exclusively to music festivals around the globe and music festival fans, will launch on March 9, 2019. festworldmag.com - November 29, 2018 - FestWorld Magazine
"Get a PhD in YOU: Business Edition" Book Release
In "Get a PhD in YOU: Business Edition," author Julie Reisler (CEO of Empowered Living and Host of The You-est You Podcast), outlines just how you can leverage the principles used by nature itself--to master your habits, your thoughts, and your personal strengths--to crush it in the workplace (and life). - November 29, 2018 - Empowered Living, LLC
Main Street Song and Dance Troupe Announces 2018 Holiday Show “Christmas On Main Street”
Main Street Song and Dance Troupe, a performance group of acclaimed teen vocalists and dancers from Southeastern Wisconsin, is proud to announce the troupe’s 2018 holiday show “Christmas on Main Street.” This family-friendly show features holiday classics as well as hits from... - November 29, 2018 - Main Street Song and Dance Troupe
Shatner, "Supernatural" Q&A’s, Cosplay, Creative Panels Head Programming at Wizard World Madison; Most Included with Any Admission
"Charmed," Barry Williams, Matthew Lewis Q&A’s, Disney Trivia, Creator Panels, Costume Contests, Cosplay Sessions All Weekend Long At Alliant Energy Center, Friday through Sunday - November 29, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
BCAST Labs Launches "Video-Validate" - a Mobile/Web E-Commerce Authentication and Verification Platform Leveraging Short Form Video for Consumers and HR Professionals
Reston, Virginia-based BCAST Labs announced that it has launched Video-Validate (“Vv”), an internet-based platform using video designed to fight online fraud, misrepresentation and cat-fishing. Concurrently, BCAST is launching "VideoValidate-Recruiter," a similarly functioning portal with additional features for recruiters and HR professionals. http://videovalidate.org - November 28, 2018 - BCAST live
82 Year Old Writer to Publish "BLIP," a NYC Hate Crime Novel Idrian Resnick’s Book Features Race, Hate Crimes, Cops, and Even Love
"BLIP" is a New York hate crime story. White teens beat a young black law student into a coma then try to find him to finish him off. His friend, a retired NYPD Jewish detective, hunts the bad guys. New York blows up in a paroxysm of racial hate and vengeance. The cop falls in love with the kid’s sister. Hopeless! Unless . . . - November 28, 2018 - Idrian N. Resnick Publishing
New Nonfiction Book "Police Craft" Presents a Veteran Police Officer's Thoughtful Views on the Job, the Public and the Use of Force
A veteran police officer gives his thoughtful, balanced views on police shootings, racial profiling, community relations, and every other aspect of policing in the new book "Police Craft: What Cops Know About Crime, Community and Violence" by Adam Plantinga, sergeant, San Francisco Police Department. Published by Quill Driver Books; publication date Dec. 1, 2018. - November 28, 2018 - Linden Publishing
Nina Nandy Praises Albuquerque for Bringing Color to the Community
Nina Nandy describes Albuquerque's latest public art installation. - November 28, 2018 - Nina Nandy
FMW Media Works Corp. "Exploring the Block" Broadcast and Filming Schedule for November
FMW Media Works announce its November broadcast schedule, new clients and who will be in studio in November. “New to the Street” and “Exploring the Block” TV Programing “Exploring the Block” business TV in October 2018 looking forward to the following CEOs and... - November 27, 2018 - New to the Street
Artist Collective Behind the First A.I. Created Portrait Recently Auctioned by Christie’s to Make First Art Fair Appearance at Art Fort Lauderdale 2019
Obvious, an art collective based in Paris, to make first art fair appearance ever at Art Fort Lauderdale 2019 with two pieces for sale and a scheduled artist talk sharing how they made the A.I. created imagery. - November 27, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale