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Katherine J. Batsis Named Strathmore’s Who’s Who August 2018 Biography of the Month
Katherine J. Batsis, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, has recently been designated as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for August, 2018. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in Literary Arts. - July 11, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Sebastian Stan, "Outlander" Cast, Tom Welling, Ian Somerhalder Among Top Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, August 23-26
'Guardians' Duo of Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Four "Boy Meets World" Cast, David Krumholtz, Christy Carlson Romano Help Celebrate Event’s 20th Anniversary; Talented Comics Creators, Live Entertainment, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming At Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - July 11, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
Paula Saneaux’s "Corpus & Auto-Objectification" to Open July 10th
Acclaimed artist from the Dominican Republic to be featured in Washington, DC solo exhibition. - July 10, 2018 - Paula Saneaux, Visual Artist
Celebrate Bastille Day by Making Mac & Fromage
Bastille Day on July 14th commemorates the storming of the Bastille fortress in Paris and the freeing of political prisoners, a symbolic event in the French Revolution. It’s celebrated with parades in France and with parties all over the world. What’s the perfect party food to celebrate? - July 10, 2018 - Cheeses of Europe
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Kazakhstan’s Academy Award/Golden Globes Submission, THE ROAD TO MOTHER
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) announced today that it has acquired North American distribution rights to THE ROAD TO MOTHER (theroadtomother.com), Kazakhstan’s official submission for the 2017 Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film and the... - July 10, 2018 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Santa Cruz Poet Releases First Full-Length Book Collection
Kim Cope Tait, a 1989 graduate of Harbor High School and local teacher has moved home to Santa Cruz, California and will have her first full-length collection of poems released by Finishing Line Press on July 13th, 2018. Having lived and taught in Hawai'i, Switzerland, New Zealand, Vermont, and Colorado, Kim has made her way home on the eve of her book release. - July 10, 2018 - Kim Cope Tait
Joyce Kostelak Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Joyce Kostelak, of Colville, Washington, has recently been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2018 Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Art Education. - July 10, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Chews A Puppy in Ocoee, Florida Has Announced Their Partnership with Chews Adoption
Local Pet Store in collaboration with a Local Pet Rescue is making ground breaking advances in how people purchase, care for, and rehome their pets. - July 09, 2018 - Chews A Puppy
What if? HQ is Now Open to Queries
Everyone has questions like, "What if I fell into a black hole?" But there isn't always a place for those to be answered. Sure, someone can Google them, but who wants to scroll through millions of search results? This is why What If? HQ was created. What If? HQ is the one-stop... - July 08, 2018 - What If? HQ
Find Something That Works... Then Trade It: Take The Profits & Run
A new e-book is available now on Amazon. This short, easy read highlights a stock options trading service published by experienced trader Allan Harris, chief strategist and head writer for Blue Line Trading System. "Find Something That Works... Then Trade It: The Take The Profits and Run Stock Option Trading System" is available now. - July 07, 2018 - AllanTrends LLC
Elderwerks Education and Resource Fair: Planning to and Through Retirement
Join Elderwerks Educational Services at McHenry County College on August 8th from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm for a free senior fair. There will be educational classes, 85+ local resources, free Starbucks coffee, donuts, live music, free lunch for the first 400 attendees and more. - July 07, 2018 - Elderwerks Educational Services
A New Take on a Tale as Old as Time
Local community theater group set to perform Disney’s Beauty and the Beast this summer. - July 06, 2018 - Sterling Playmakers
Mobile Sports Game, Boxing Star; 1 Million Pre-Registered Players Already
Publisher and mobile game developer Four Thirty Three Inc. (4:33) announced that its upcoming mobile sports game Boxing Star, has reached over 1 million pre-registered players. Pre-registration has been opened in US, UK, Japan, Hong Kong and 136 countries around the world. Eager players who... - July 06, 2018 - Four Thirty Three
The Pugliese Company, Located in Delray Beach, Florida, Chosen by National TV Show "World’s Greatest!..." for Skills Developing Land and Keen Eye for Architectural Design
The Pugliese Company, located in Delray Beach, Florida, has been selected for the national television show “World’s Greatest!...” for its skill developing land and keen eye for architectural design. “World’s Greatest!...” is the popular television series, which brings people, places and companies into the spotlight. Brought to you by the award-winning researchers and producers at How2Media, in Boynton Beach, Florida, “World’s Greatest!...” is currently in its 12th season. - July 05, 2018 - The Pugliese Company
Massageaholic.com Launches Platform for Booking a Stress-Busting Massage Whenever You Want It
Massageaholic.com booking service aims to help Americans experience a more connected body, mind and spirit. This service gives users the ability to find the best possible massage therapy in any US city – all at the click of a button. It instantly sends a message directly to salons near to a user’s home or workplace. The message includes an inquiry into specific therapies, the availability and prices. No need to telephone, email or use a search engine. - July 05, 2018 - Massageaholic
7th Annual and Final Annual Harry Potter Roller Skating Night Embarks Upon Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale on Saturday, August 25th Includes a Charity Toy Drive
The Los Angeles Dumbledore’s Army, the second largest Harry Potter fan group in the world, brings the 7th and Final Annual Harry Potter Roller Skating Night to Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale, CA for Harry Potter fans of all ages. It’s fitting that the group end this annual tradition in... - July 05, 2018 - Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army
Author Ellie Raine's Latest Book "Pearl of Emerald" Launching at ATL Comic Con - a Scythe and Sword Epic Fantasy with a Unique Spin on the Grim Reaper
Twin reapers were chosen by the gods as protectors of their world and blessed with sacred magic. But will it be enough? "Pearl of Emerald" is Ellie Raine's third book in the NecroSeam Chronicles, an original "scythe and sorcery" fantasy adventure set in an alternate world like no other. This is a totally different take on dark fantasy, where "Reapers of Death" are honorable knights sworn to protect souls and kill demons. Be the first to own a signed copy for a special price at ATL Comic Con. - July 04, 2018 - ScyntheFy Press, LLC
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Joins the Fight Against Sarcoma by Sponsoring Upcoming “Rock the Cause” Event
The Institute for Limb Preservation (ILP), in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon) at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), is proud to sponsor “Rock the Cause Sarcoma Awareness,” an event geared to raise funds and awareness for the Sarcoma... - July 04, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
July 7, 2018 - Free Korean Dogs Launch Party and Adoption Event
Free Korean Dogs (FKD), a Canadian based non-profit organization dedicated to ending the dog meat trade in Korea, will be hosting an information session and adoption event in Vancouver on July 7, 2018. All interested persons are invited to attend to learn more about the organization, its work, and how to get involved. - July 04, 2018 - Free Korean Dogs
Baltimore Man's Love Brings Hope to His Community
Some people are lucky if they find just one great love in their life, but for Baltimore native and former Minnesota Twins player, Gregory Branch, he was blessed enough to find two – baseball and his first love and wife, Dale Talley. And it’s this incredible love story that’s the... - July 03, 2018 - VOXXITY, LLC
Ukrainian Band IGNEA Releases an Animation Based on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Ukrainian band, IGNEA has released an animated video for its OST-like song How I Hate the Night, the lyrics to which belong to the paranoid android Marvin from The Hitchhicker’s Guide to the Galaxy. The video has been created by the talented Maria Gorulyova from Odessa, Ukraine, and contains lots of references to the original movie. Watch it and you will be taken to space and maybe you will understand, why 42. - July 03, 2018 - IGNEA
Le Parc Suite Hotel Unveils Its New Rooftop Skydeck Retreat
Le Parc Suite Hotel, one of Los Angeles’ best full-service, all suite hotels, announces the reopening of its rooftop Skydeck and Outdoor Pool following a $1.5 million renovation. - July 03, 2018 - Le Parc Suite Hotel
Lesser-Known Players’ "Forest Song" Takes Root in Seattle
Rare English-language translation of a much-beloved Ukrainian classic wins praise from Ukrainian Consulate; runs July 13-22 at Erickson Theatre Off-Broadway. - July 02, 2018 - The Lesser-Known Players
Jim Dine Prints
The beautiful and colorful world of Jim Dine prints as presented by Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art gallery - July 02, 2018 - Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art
Obi Nnanna Nwabugwu Tells the Biafran War Story from an Original Perspective
Nigerian-American writer, Obi Nnanna Nwabugwu, in his book "War Effects," he tells the Biafran War story with a fresh, new perspective. - July 02, 2018 - Publiseer
Blurfire Inc. Sets Up New Releases for 2018; Musical Artist and Producer Rich Keef Putting Finishing Touches on New Albums
Rapper Rich Keef returns to the music scene with his new album titled, "Lucid Dreams." He has been moving the crowd since 2007 as an underground hip hop artist. Rich Keef’s music is featured on YouTube, Spotify and iTunes. The Detroit native has dreams of becoming one of the... - July 02, 2018 - Blurfire
L.D. Sargent Releases "Treasures of a Bronx Warrior," a 3-Book Collection
Treasures of a Bronx Warrior, Photographs and Memories of a Devout New Yorker, Movie Star Hopeful and Loving Mother is a photo book memoir and tribute from a daughter L.D. Sargent to her mother, Doris Banbury (1930-2015). The three-book collection features conversations between Doris and L.D., both who fancied becoming actresses, and photos Doris took in New York during 1950s of legendary movie stars. Such legends include Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Dandridge. - June 29, 2018 - L.D. Sargent, Author
Grand Opening for the Four Bears Johnny Bird Veteran's Memorial Building
A grand opening ceremony for the newly constructed Four Bears Johnny Bird Veteran's Memorial Building will be held at 5 pm on Monday, July 2nd, 2018 at 2000 Chief Four Bears Ave., in New Town, ND. - June 29, 2018 - Four Bears Segment / MHA Nation
Big Data Company Nakunj's Pramod Kunju ("Data Guru") Provides World Cup Soccer 2018 Predictions
Nakunj Inc's Founder and President, Pramod Kunju ("Data Guru") predicts the winners of World Cup soccer 2018 knock out phase. - June 29, 2018 - Nakunj Inc.
Publisher Releases Free Children’s Audiobook Collections & CCSS Resources
Today Rebecca Hinson Publishing released free audiobook collections of Central America, Caribbean, and U.S.A. books for children about the art, culture, and history of the Caribbean, Central America, and the U.S.A. They are accessible at this link:... - June 29, 2018 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Lucid Sight Makes Blockchain Magic
Lucid Sight Publishing is excited to announce Cryptic Conjure, the first title to released under the company’s new publishing arm. Cryptic Conjure, the first Ethereum blockchain game to utilize the power of Unreal Engine 4. Cryptic Conjure is a vibrant multiplayer fantasy action-RPG where players can craft and trade spells via the blockchain. Lucid Sight specializes in blockchain game development and recently raised over 200K in presales with their flagship title, Crypto Space Commander. - June 28, 2018 - Lucid Sight
Award-Winning Alaskan Photographer Opens Gallery
Award-winning Alaskan photographer Carl Johnson has opened a new fine art nature photo gallery in Anchorage. The gallery features his images from Alaska, the Arctic, the American Southwest, and Hawaii. - June 28, 2018 - Arctic Light Gallery & Excursions
The Writers Group Releases Third Anthology This Month
The Writers Group, from leading social media channel meetup.com, has released its new anthology in June, which comes with a diverse collection of poetry as well as fiction and non-fiction works by a great line of talented writers and poets from the group. - June 28, 2018 - The Writers Group
Teen Actor & Chef Sammy Voit Caters Party for 200, Donating Catering Money to Help with Homelessness
Teen actor Sammy Voit, just 13 years old, has already established himself as an actor and a chef. Aside from appearing in a number of network shows and films, including Food Network Star Kids, Chopped Jr. and Fox's MasterChef Junior, Voit decided that he wanted to cater his Bar Mitzvah party for... - June 27, 2018 - Sammy Voit
Book an SF Bay Area BDSM Dungeon Tour with Pro Femdom Goddess Justine via Airbnb Experiences App
Professional Dominatrix, Poet and Fetish Model, Goddess Justine of Oakland is using Airbnb experiences to give the curious a glimpse inside the world of BDSM. By offering these 1-hour tours of San Francisco Bay Area dungeons, she is “opening up a whole new world” for those who might... - June 27, 2018 - Justine tenZeldam
Thump Records Announces New Album “Dreamer in California,” by Daphee and The Daphi-Dells
Daphee is one of the most passionate, soulful, and exciting artists on the Thump Records Label. Her debut album, "Dreamer In California," consists of an exciting and unique blend of dance, pop, latin, new oldies and urban tracks. It features songs with Snoop Dogg, Baby Bash, Steve Salas of Tierra, D. Salas, and MC Magic. - June 27, 2018 - Thump Records
Ginger Rogers Festival and Museum Tour to be Held July 13-15, 2018
The Ginger Rogers Festival and museum tour will be held at three locations in Independence, Missouri July 13-15, 2018. The festival is a fundraiser for the new museum commemorating film legend Ginger Rogers' birth in 1911 at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri. - June 26, 2018 - Owens-Rogers Museum
Satoshi Ishi Signs Exclusive 2 Year Contract to Fight for Final Fight Championship in Las Vegas
Satoshi Ishii is back. The olympic gold medalist will fight for FFC heavyweight title. With wins over Pedro Rizzo, Tim Sylvia, Jeff Monson and Heath Herring to go along with his Olympic gold medal in the 2008 Games, Satoshi Ishii has excelled on many of the world’s prominent stages for... - June 26, 2018 - Final Fight Championship
The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection – 20th Anniversary Celebration Comes to Stone Harbor, NJ - Exhibit Opens July 20, 2018 at Ocean Galleries for a Limited Engagement
Ocean Galleries welcomes a rare and compelling selection of artwork from 20 years of The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection. Visitors can acquire works from Dr. Seuss’s best-known children’s books, as well as The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss. Perhaps the wackiest elements of the collection are Dr. Seuss’s three-dimensional “Unorthodox Taxidermy” sculptures. The exhibit runs July 20 to July 29, with curatorial receptions 7-10 PM Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21; and 1-4 PM Sunday, July 22. - June 26, 2018 - Ocean Galleries
BlackRock Announces 2018 Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Lineup to include Maryland’s own Martin O’Malley, 7-piece Irish rock band O’Malley’s March. BlackRock Center for the Arts has officially announced their annual Summer Concert Series line up on their outdoor stage. Shows are free and will be held for five consecutive... - June 26, 2018 - Black Rock Center for the Arts
Welcome to the RAG App: The Social Utility App Un-Disrupting the Music Industry
Recording Artists Guild (RAG), a non-profit focused on empowering recording artists since 2009 launches its new social utility app. The app provides users with tools, resources, and technology to help monetize their skills and IP while bringing them exposure and a platform to make their voices heard. The RAG app is the first music association that gives its members the ability to cast their secured vote for the RAG Awards via a mobile app. - June 25, 2018 - Recording Artists Guild
World’s Largest Resource for OCD Comes to Washington D.C.
International OCD Foundation brings together patients, families, and world-renowned experts at the Annual OCD Conference July 27-29, 2018. - June 25, 2018 - International OCD Foundation
"Dakota Son," a Vibrant LGBTQ YA Novel for Pride Month
A daring first novel by Mary Ramsey. - June 25, 2018 - Mary Ramsey
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" Stars Brent Spiner, Marina Sirtis, Denise Crosby Added to Wizard World Comic Con Boise, July 13-15
"Lt. Commander Data," "Counselor Deanna Troi," "Lt. Tasha Yar" to Appear at Inaugural Event, Join William Shatner from Original "Star Trek" at Boise Centre West - June 23, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
3 Sisters Equine Refuge is Competing to Win Some of the $110,000 Available in #HelpAHorse Prizes
3 Sisters Equine Refuge is participating in the Oregon Rescue Challenge as part of the ASPCA® national Help A Horse Day contest, competing for a chance to win some of the $110,000 available in grant prizes. The nationwide competition for rescues, shelters, animal control agencies and sanctuaries that adopt out equines is designed to raise awareness about the year-round lifesaving work they do to find homes for horses. - June 21, 2018 - 3 Sisters Equine Refuge
An American Memoir, Now Available
Dr. Rayna M. Gangi, and Earthwalk-USA release "Humanity, An American Memoir," a 1700 page, three-volume testament of growing up in the fifties, living in a cemetery, being trained by Native American Medicine Women, surviving the Vietnam war, and breaking through the glass ceilings she never believed existed. - June 21, 2018 - Earthwalk-USA
SKIN46 Launches Kickstarter Debuting Tattoo Ink Made from Human Hair
What better way to show love and loyalty to a person or pet than to “get them under” the skin? That's exactly what SKIN46 is offering people, to be a part of with their new Kickstarter, to bring to market safe, high-quality tattoo ink made with human or animal hair. - June 21, 2018 - SKIN46 AG
K-25 Smart Bath Towel by Solo-Rm Has Made History on Kickstarter by Exceeding Its Campaign Goal Within Hours After Launch
The iconic smart bath towels are equipped with features of the future & the crowdfunding campaign has exceed its original goal of $10,000 within 10 hours. - June 20, 2018 - SOLO-RM
"Gotham" Trio Robin Lord Taylor, Sean Pertwee, David Mazouz, "Supernatural" Stars Ruth Connell, Lisa Berry Among Top Celebrities at Wizard World Comic Con Winston-Salem
Henry Winkler, Holly Marie Combs, Charisma Carpenter, "Rookie of the Year" Thomas Ian Nicholas Also Headlines Guest Roster at Inaugural Event; Talented Comics Creators, Live Entertainment, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming At Benton Convention Center - June 20, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
Museum Americana Launches Artist, Eden Page of Unique Background with Cultural Roots in Art
The Whisky A Go Go, on June 21, 2018 at 7:30pm, begins the tour of Eden Page’s Summer Solstice Show, performing “Haunting Melodies To Rise The Dead.” Eden Page, singer, songwriter, producer, is from the Seattle area, Bainbridge Island, WA. Eden was conceived, born and began her... - June 19, 2018 - Museum Americana