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Lamplugh Talks Firefighter Health & Wellness: Radio Show Goes to the "Frontline"
For years Mark Lamplugh has been the “voice” for the treatment of responders when dealing with critical stress, PTSD, and addiction issues. Now, that voice can be heard on one of the first online radio shows dedicated to the health and wellness of firefighters and emergency services... - June 30, 2017 - Sprout Health Group
2nd Edition of Bestselling “What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities?” Released
Newly revised book takes an up-close look at often-asked questions about senior housing options. - June 30, 2017 - My LifeSite
Southern California Teen Indie Rock Band Joins Local Musicians Live in Encinitas Performing Music and Providing Inspiration at All Ages Show
Village Park, a Southern California Indie Rock band, led by local teen music duo, Luca Irvin and Nico Fabito, announced they will be performing live with their band’s debut all ages show on July 1, 2017 at UNIV Studio, 1057 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA. The Band hopes to inspire other teens... - June 29, 2017 - Village Park
Ocean Galleries Welcomes Internationally-Acclaimed Artist Aldo Luongo
Ocean Galleries hosts Aldo Luongo July 21-26 with his “Reflections of Summer” exhibit, an amazing new collection of impressionistic-style paintings inspired by an innate love of summer and the seashore. Meet the internationally acclaimed Aldo Loungo from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, July 22 and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 23, 2017. “Reflections of Summer” opens Friday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 26 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with all artwork available for acquisition. - June 29, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Business of Apps List Promatics Technologies as UK's Top App Development Company
Business of Apps has published its top UK app developers list for 2017. Promatics Technologies got a place in top 5 for the exceptional apps it has delivered. Read more. - June 29, 2017 - Promatics Technologies
Mystical Trials - Book Launch by a 12 Year Old
"'Mystical Trials" is the first book release by a 12-year-old author. - June 29, 2017 - Rishi Sriram
Discover Lagos City Celebrates Relaunch of Sophisticated New Website Following Cyber Attack
Today, Discover Lagos City, a reliable Lagos, Nigeria-based resource to find out exactly what’s happening in all parts of the country’s largest city and a local news hub, has confirmed that its state-of-the-art website has now been formally relaunched. Catering for all budgets, the platform helps users to discover the finest verified local businesses where they can visit, stay, eat and drink, and shop with confidence while providing trusted reviews. - June 29, 2017 - Discover Lagos City
Getty Images Partners with DroneBase for a Supply of Incredible Drone Cinematography
Getty Images has entered into a global content partnership with DroneBase for aerial video and imagery services. - June 28, 2017 - DroneBase
Historic Championship Won
The First Ever Adaptive MMA Bantamweight Champion - Garrett “G-Money” Holeve - was named by Spire Sanctioning and Gateway Fighting Series on June 23rd, 2017 in St, Charles, Mo. - June 28, 2017 - Garrett Holeve
Playa Vista Film Festival Announces Summer Series and Networking Events
Playa Vista Film Festival Summer Series and Networking Mixer Events Announcement. - June 28, 2017 - Playa Vista Film Festival
Petit Paris Games Releases "ChronoBob": Available on the App Store Now
ChronoBob, a hilarious and insanely addictive iOS mobile game, that will make you forget about time and everything else around you. - June 28, 2017 - Petit Paris Games
SACRED Opens the 2nd Week of Milwaukee's Summerfest
Milwaukee’s Summerfest opens its 50th anniversary 4th of July celebration at 12 Noon at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard with Milwaukee’s own, SACRED. SACRED is a progressive modern rock band consisting of Vincent Black on Vocals (Formerly of Everybody, Chandelier), managing... - June 28, 2017 - SACRED
The New Generation Japanese Digital Music Instrument "KAGURA" Exhibited in the Sports Garden Booth at the Nashville International Bowl Expo 2017
A new-generation digital music instrument "KAGURA", developed by the Japanese company Shikumi Design Inc. was exhibited in Nashville, Texas, USA from June 18 to 22, 2017 at the world's largest bowling convention "International Bowl Expo 2017." - June 28, 2017 - Shikumi Design Inc.
SCM Productions is Looking for Comics for an Upcoming TV Pilot
SCM Productions is hosting a casting call for an Upcoming TV Pilot: All ethnicities are welcome. Requirements: Must reside in the Maryland, DC, & Northern Virginia area. If you do not have a local area code please state were you reside. Age range 18 & up Please submit a head-shot or... - June 28, 2017 - SCM Productions
PlayerAuctions Comment on Rocket League 2nd Birthday Update
Rocket League has an early anniversary update, which includes a new arena, crate, and cosmetic items, along with the opening of the new competitive season. The update will go live on July 7th even though Rocket League’s 2nd birthday is on the 5th. - June 27, 2017 - PlayerAuctions
Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano Injured in Explosion at Restaurant in Bimini
Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano, owner of numerous South Florida restaurants including Naked Taco, Naked Crab and Naked Lunch and host of the Lifetime TV network cooking show “All Mixed Up” was severely burned in an explosion at his new restaurant in Bimini, Bahamas on Thursday, June 22,... - June 27, 2017 - Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
The 4th Annual Culver City Film Festival Held in December 2017
Culver City Film Festival Submissions are now open for short and feature films both narratives and documentary from anywhere in the World. - June 27, 2017 - Culver City Film Festival
A Unique Remote Control Gives Blind and Low Vision Readers Access to 100,000s of Accessible Talking Books & Newspapers
British assistive technology innovators Dolphin Computer Access this week launched GuideReader, offering blind and partially sighted Americans a new, effortless way to find and read accessible books and newspapers. - June 27, 2017 - Dolphin Computer Access
PRIDE: The Series Now on Amazon
Season 1 of PRIDE: The Series is now streaming on Amazon. - June 27, 2017 - PRIDE: The Series
EpiphanyAI Top Colorado Company to Watch Winner
EpiphanyAI is honored to announce they are voted one of the Top 50 Companies to Watch by ColoradoBiz Magazine. With over 600,00 businesses in Colorado, and over 65,000 workers in the Advertising and Media business calling Colorado home, we are humbled to be included in the Top 100 finalist, and... - June 26, 2017 - EpiphanyAi
Artist Alexey Steele Brings Inspiring Message, Celebrates Unsung Hero of Urban Neighborhood Through Public Art
New Life-Size Painting of 75-Year-Old Gardener Unveiled at New Gallery in Impoverished Scottsdale Section of Carson. - June 26, 2017 - Alexey Steele
At the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy, Dhamani 1969 Team Plays in Support of Field in Trust and Children Bereavement UK
Premium, award-winning, luxury jewellery house Dhamani 1969 has supported two British charities - Fields in Trust and Child Bereavement UK – both of which have Prince William as Patron. The charities are benefiting from funds raised through the annual Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy, which... - June 26, 2017 - Dhamani 1969
Zen Impressions Horst Liepolt Retrospective - Abstract Paintings
Zen Impressions, Horst Liepolt - retrospective show of his abstract paintings presented by Clarita Liepolt & El Taller Latino Americano. July 3-14, 2017 at El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109, 215 East 99 Street, New York, NY 10029. Gallery hours: 11am-7pm daily. http://horstliepolt.com - June 26, 2017 - Horst Liepolt
World Renown Automotive Artist Alfredo De La Maria Signs Deal to Distribute Artwork Through the Festivals of Speed Luxury Lifestyle Events
Internationally known automotive artist Alfredo De La Maria has partnered with Festivals of Speed, a luxury Lifestyle automotive event to distribute a portion of his original paintings and limited edition prints on paper and canvas. The artwork features historically accurate portrayals of automotive races over the last 70 years in an impressionistic, yet detailed style. - June 26, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
Day to Day Schedule of Happenings at the World Model Expo 2017 Chicago
Every day of the World Model Expo 2017 Chicago is packed with options for those interested in the work of international artists painting miniature figures from all eras, along with vehicles, ships, planes, fantasy subjects and dioramas. Vendors selling a variety of items along with “how to” seminars, award ceremonies, photo opportunities and social functions round out three big days of the event. - June 26, 2017 - Military Miniature Society of Illinois
Everyday Influencers Signs Naomi Kyle for Talent Management
Everyday Influencers has signed IGN host Naomi Kyle for management. - June 26, 2017 - Everyday Influencers
Suburban Oregon Theater Wades Calmly Into the National Shakespearean Fray
In the wake of national controversy around the "politicization" of Shakespeare, specifically reflected in The Public Theater's production of "Julius Caesar," one small, suburban theater company in Hillsboro, Oregon is calmly wading into the fray. Bag&Baggage Productions is presenting a world premiere adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" fused with the 12th century Muslim Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi's masterpiece "Layla and Majnun." - June 24, 2017 - Bag&Baggage Productions
SCM Productions Presents - June 24th - Comedy Night at the Beehive - Starring Schewitz Whichard
SCM Productions Presents Comedy Night at the Beehive - June 24 - June 24, 2017 - SCM Productions
Tier.Net Technologies, LLC (Tier.Net) Announces Appointment of National Operations Manager
Tier.Net Technologies, LLC announced the appointment of Jacob Roe-Bauer as National Operations Manager who will oversee the operation and management of Tier.Net’s multiple datacenter locations. - June 24, 2017 - Tier Technologies LLC
Evangelical Outreach Provides Easy to Print Free Gospel Tracts and a Free Ministry Packet
Evangelical Outreach announces that it is providing easy to print free gospel tracts and a free ministry packet. In doing so, Brother Dan Corner of Evangelical Outreach is making this information available to assist Christians and provides references from the New Testament: "Soul winning is... - June 23, 2017 - Evangelical Outreach
World's Fastest Porsche 962 Race Car Driven by Legendary Driver Derek Bell to Display at Festivals of Speed
Universally acknowledged as the world’s fastest Porsche 962 in the era, 1988/89 Porsche 962 Chassis number: 962-108 CO2 Miller High Life & B.F Goodrich car is a car of iconic status. This historic race car along with other examples will be displayed at the Hallandale, Orlando and Amelia Island Festivals of Speed events during the 2017-2018 season. - June 23, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
The VINE EXPO, July 22, 2017 at COBO Center, a New Fashion Industry Platform in Detroit
The fashion industry today is growing with each passing day. A large number of people are becoming a part of it in one way or the other. This industry is so diverse and there are so many people eager to learn more about it. To meet the needs of the people, VINE EXPO was born. It is a Fashion... - June 23, 2017 - FuseMedia Group LLC
Online Auction Fundraiser for The Rhoda Goetz Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Presented June 24th by Bid Network Online
Online Auction Fundraiser for The Rhoda Goetz Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Presented June 24th by Bid Network Online (BNO.com). Bid on travel packages and experiences, sports memorabilia, art & collectibles, and more. - June 23, 2017 - Bid Network Online
David Tennant, John Barrowman, Alex Kingston, Elizabeth Olsen Among Top Celebrities Scheduled to Attend 20th Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, August 24-27
Paul Bettany, Steve Blum, Gene Simmons, Elizabeth Henstridge, John Cusack Also Headline Guest Roster to Date; Talented Comics Creators, Live Entertainment, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - June 23, 2017 - Fan Expo HQ
Now Share LOVE and the Magic Bus to Lead the LGBT Pride Parade’s Summer of Love Contingent
Now Share LOVE and the Magic Bus to lead the Pride Parade’s Summer of Love contingent, Hearts Sky Written Above San Francisco, All Celebrating 50 Years of Striving for LOVE Equality. - June 22, 2017 - Now Share LOVE
Stellar Romance Site Offers All Love Stories All the Time for Free; Wins International Following
Without the benefit of social networking or Internet advertising, the site Stellar Romance introduced in April, 2016 and its sister site, Saints and Scholars, have generated more than 210,000 story reads. - June 22, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
Schools Not Preparing Students to Earn a Living
Former recruiter says even colleges fall short. - June 22, 2017 - Premio Publishing & Gozo Books
"SEO: The Movie" is Live Now
The movie features key Internet marketing players, the history of search engine optimization and more. - June 21, 2017 - Ignite Visibility
"Wishful is What Wistful Does" EP from Wistful Sound Gazers Selected for Pandora Radio and the Indie Artist Offers Feature Song from Release as Free MP3 on Band Website
Wistful Sound Gazers’ latest CCM release joins Pandora’s playlist of indie label artists and the EP’s feature song “You Will Need” is now a free download at www.wistfulsoundgazers.com through July. - June 21, 2017 - City Avenue Records, Inc
Construction of the Bill Monroe Museum Needs a Final Push
With ground having been broken on May 22nd, the Bill Monroe Museum is becoming reality. Today, the Bill Monroe Museum launched a fundraising campaign on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. This is in response to a need for funds to finish the build-out of the inside of the building. While the... - June 21, 2017 - Bill Monroe Museum
"Missionary Dog" by Sarah Perry Available in Hardcover and Kindle
A fun, exciting way to teach children about God’s mission to spread the Good News throughout the world. - June 21, 2017 - Bush Publishing and Associates
Boss Orders "Hit" 25 Years in the Making - All New Show
The all new 25th Anniversary Capone's dinner show will take you back to the golden age of the Chicago Mobster. A mix of vaudeville, old-fashioned Hollywood movie musicals and interactive theatre will transport you to a prohibition era speakeasy filled with laughs and good fun for "the family." - June 20, 2017 - Capone's Dinner & Show
The President is Missing in Paris and a Dynamic Heroine Leaps Into Action in New Political Thriller
In "The Paris Plot," a nail-biting debut thriller by Joseph Aragon, the unthinkable becomes plausible when an American president goes missing after he is targeted for war crimes by a powerful French magistrate. Only Isabella "Izzy" Stone, a heroic Secret Service agent in charge... - June 20, 2017 - Joseph Aragon
Stacy J. Ayash Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Stacy J. Ayash of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 10 years in the field of interior design. About Stacy J. Ayash Ms. Ayash is the Principal... - June 20, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cornelia Street Cafe Hosts Drawing Exhibition by Baltimore-Based Artist Erin Barach
The landmark Cornelia Street Café is hosting a solo exhibition entitled Uncovered by Baltimore based artist Erin Barach. Uncovered includes new drawings that explore literal and poetic fragmentation, overlooked subtleties, and the physical sensation of touch. The show opens with a reception on July 11th, running until August 29th, 2017. - June 20, 2017 - Erin Barach
New Graduates Turn to Online Bookie Industry to Pay Student Debt, Says PayPerHead.com
PayPerHead.com sees a ten percent increase in new graduates entering the online bookie business over 2016. - June 20, 2017 - PayPerHead.com
"Athletes Sacrificing Health for Wealth and Fame": New Book Proves It's Far More Than Concussions in Football
"The Athlete's Dilemma: Sacrificing Health for Wealth and Fame" (Rowman & Littlefield, June 2017) - June 20, 2017 - Sportpathologies.com
AA Historic Mixed Martial Arts Event – a Legend in Adaptive Sports
This is an amazing story about a 27 year old with Down syndrome who is pursuing his dream to be a Mixed Martial Artist and compete at the highest level. On June 23rd in St. Louis, MO. this Florida fighter will have his 3rd sanctioned MMA bout. Coached by his father this story has some amazing elements to it. - June 20, 2017 - Garrett Holeve
Peter Max Returns to Ocean Galleries Fourth of July Weekend with His Newest Collection of Cosmic Art
When Peter Max returns to Ocean Galleries over the Fourth of July weekend, he will be celebrating two occasions that are deeply meaningful to him: America’s independence and the fiftieth anniversary of the “Summer of Love.” The “Peter Max – Summer of Love 50th Anniversary” exhibit is at Ocean Galleries Friday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 5, 2017 and will include a new collection of signature artwork with paintings ranging from cosmic works, to classic imagery from his five-decade career. - June 20, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Newark International Film Festival Set to Award More Than $100,000 in Prizes This Year
Festival awards $10,000 to $100,000 in cash prizes, awards, swag bags and film fellowships. - June 19, 2017 - Newark International Film Festival