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4th Quarter Winners Announced in International Writers of the Future Contest
Writers of the Future 4th quarter winners and finalists are announced. Semi-finalists and silver honorable-mentions can be found at www.writersofthefuture.com/writer-winners-4th-quarter/ - January 14, 2016 - Galaxy Press
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Recognizes Michael R. Sultze as a Featured Member
For his achievements and accomplishments if the field of Audio Production, Michael R. Sultze of Winona, Minnesota has been recognized as a Featured Member in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - January 14, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
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Innovative and personalized digital marketing solutions for businesses start with a consultation with WSI Priority Media. The internet and online marketing is an ever-changing landscape. Digital marketing companies must stay fresh and creative to design successful campaigns for clients. - January 13, 2016 - WSI Priority Media
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Da Vinci Press Announces Winning First Prize in London (UK) Book Festival for New Book "Tweeting da Vinci"
Tweeting da Vinci won first place in the London (UK) Book Festival. In its first year of publication, Tweeting da Vinci won numerous gold medals for content and design. Competing against thousands of books, Tweeting da Vinci took top honors in prestigious national and international competitions. - January 12, 2016 - Da Vinci Press
Mining for Mindfulness: Education Startup Brings the Power of Minecraft to Social Emotional Learning
Grokcraft, an education startup, uses Minecraft to help kids engage in playful social-emotional learning (SEL). "We believe that in free play, children & adults can learn mindfulness, empathy & other social skills.” SEL has core competencies children need to master. Staff members will not be doing therapy but partner with schools & agencies if requested to provide children with extracurricular activities to foster SEL. “We’re hoping people have so much fun they forget about the learning part.” - January 12, 2016 - Mike Langlois, LICSW
Radio Theater Production of the Historical Fiction Adventure "Mister Tidwell, Gunner" at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
For family friendly things to do in LA, attend a live theater production of “Mister Tidwell, Gunner” by L. Ron Hubbard on Saturday, January 16. - January 12, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Elijah Ali Black, the New Face for FKO Retail
Guess who’s the new face for FKO (for kids only), the Metro-Detroit’s trendy fashion store for kids; Elijah Ali Black, 5 year child model and actor of Oak Park, Michigan. Elijah will become one of the first local models to be featured as a fashion trendsetter for a metro-Detroit fashion... - January 12, 2016 - FuseMedia Group LLC
Editors Retreat Announces That Jessica Jones and Daredevil Editor, Michael Knue, A.C.E. Will Provide the Opening Keynote at This Year's Event
Editors Retreat is an annual conference reserved for experienced TV, film and video editors. Now in its 10th year, the event will take place in Albuquerque, NM, on February 2-7 - January 11, 2016 - Editors Retreat
BTO Sports Has 17 Autographed Helmets to Give Away
BTO Sports.com, a leading retailer for all things motocross, has teamed up with Fly Racing to commemorate Andrew Short’s last year of professional racing. The distinguished career of Andrew Short deserves a celebration, so BTO Sports will be giving away 17 Andrew Short autographed Fly Racing... - January 11, 2016 - BTO Sports
Soon to be Released Messaging App - a Game Changer in the World of Social Messaging Platforms
“AppU2" Messenger Has Created a Whole New Paradigm in the Way People Communicate & Interact. This smart, proprietary cross-platform uses a smartphone’s data plan, general internet or Wi-Fi to transmit and receive text and multimedia messages, contact information, pages, recommendations, places and more, in high speed. AppU2 will be available on iOS, Android and Windows Phone operating systems. - January 09, 2016 - AppU2
World Sound Healing Day of Cincinnati - February 14, 2016
Join thousands throughout the planet during the 14th Annual World Sound Healing Day, a global event founded by sound pioneer and Grammy finalist Jonathan Goldman. Become a sonic co-creator for personal and planetary peace. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. The local event is Sunday, Feb. 14, 2014, 7 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. - January 09, 2016 - Audrey Causilla
Intertops and Juicy Stakes Poker Players Compete Against Each Other for Blackjack Prizes
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'Mission to Mars' Casino Bonus Event Takes Jackpot Capital Casino Players on Cosmic Quest for Cash
Jackpot Capital Casino (http://www.jackpotcapital.eu) players are enjoying a galactic adventure this month. "NASA may be searching for water on Mars," said casino manager Oliver Smith. "But we thought a quest for cash would be more fun for our players!" During the $150,000... - January 09, 2016 - Jackpot Capital Casino
Les Facettes Exhibits the Works of Maestro Enrico Cirio (14 to 30 January 2016)
From 14 to 30 January 2016, Les Facettes presents in Geneva the very first anthological exhibition dedicated to the genius and works of the great Italian goldsmith and designer Enrico Cirio. Approximately twenty unique works of art will be on show for the first museum exhibition dedicated to Enrico Cirio in Switzerland. - January 08, 2016 - Les Facettes
miummium Launches to Connect Foodies to Personal Chefs for Haute Cuisine Feasts at Home
Award-winning chef, Chloë St-Cyr, launched a new platform in the US today that will connect food-loving customers with personal chefs for haute cuisine feasts at home. St-Cyr announced the launch of miummium.com following her recent victory in the Middle East's most prestigious culinary... - January 08, 2016 - miummium
Giants of Generosity to Hold Third Annual Celebrity Food & Wine Showcase to Benefit N.J. Residents in Need; Early Bird Tickets Available Through January 20
Statewide online 50/50 raffle is open to the public; winner to be announced at March fundraising event, which raises money to support Bergen County residents in need and who have nowhere else to turn. - January 08, 2016 - StarrGates Business Communications
Elvis D. Presley to Sign with Charlie Wayne Felts Entertainment, Inc. of Nashville, Tn.
Elvis D. Presley who once ran for Arkansas Governor will be under the management, promotions & booking of CWF Entertainment, Inc. of Nashville, TN. He is also running as State Senator District 26 in Star City, AR. - January 08, 2016 - Charlie Wayne Felts Entertainment, Inc.
"Buckskin Brigades," a Western Fiction Story of how the Lewis & Clark Expedition Murder of a Native American Blackfoot Indian Chief Changes the Course of History
Galaxy Press brings in the New Year honoring Native Americans with a special promotion of L. Ron Hubbard’s novel, “Buckskin Brigades” which New York Times stated in its review, “has reversed a time-honored formula and has given a thriller to which, at the end of every chapter or so, another paleface bites the dust.” - January 07, 2016 - Galaxy Press
William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2016 Award for Poetry to Gray Jacobik
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2016 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Gray Jacobik, who James Tate has called “a rare poet, one not to be missed,” and who is compared to Moore, Bishop and Wallace Stevens.” The award carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a new and selected collection titled, THE BANQUET, scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2016 by Poets’ Choice. - January 07, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
2015 BAIPA Book Award Winner, The Golden Chalice of Hunahpu, Released as an E-Book
2015 BAIPA Book Award Winner, The Golden Chalice of Hunahpu, by William Vlach, is now released as an E-Book. This literary historical novel that Kirkus Reviews has called "...enthralling," and has been compared to "the great tradition of Miguel Angel Asturias," is now available in e-book form. - January 07, 2016 - William Vlach
Successful Online Platform Songwriter Connect Purchased by Florida-Based BBF Technology Inc. from Ireland’s Music Connect Ltd.
BBF plans numerous user upgrades and enhancements to the established service within the next six months. Established online platform Songwriter Connect has been sold by Ireland-based Music Connect Ltd. to Florida’s BBF Technology Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. - January 07, 2016 - Music Connect Ltd.
South African Casinos Start 2016 with Biggest Ever Freeroll Slots Tournament
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NASA’s Announcement That Voyager 1 Has Left Solar System and Voyager 2 Close Behind Confirms Premise for L. Ron Hubbard’s “Battlefield Earth”
"Battlefield Earth" by L. Ron Hubbard, poses a possible future for mankind premised on Earth’s first space probes reaching deep space. - January 05, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Ex-Googlers Publish Art Experiment, Endless Peace
Artists, designers, and ex-Googlers Jens Oliver Meiert and Asim Janjua release web art installation “Endless Peace,” helloendlesspeace.org. The two announced on Meiert’s website: “Endless Peace is a nudge, a reminder, a memorial for us to nudge, remind, help us remember... - January 05, 2016 - Meiert Research & Development
New Book on Ruby McCollum Murder Case Released by Gadfly Publishing
“Ruby McCollum (August 31, 1909 – May 23, 1992) was a wealthy African-American housewife known for killing a prominent Caucasian doctor and Florida Senator elect in 1952 who she maintained had abused her and forced her to have sex and bear his child.” – Wikipedia.org - January 04, 2016 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC
Author A.L. Smith is Pleased to Announce the Anticipated Release of Her Second Novel, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story (Second Edition)
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is often considered an international phenomenon and women from third world countries are typically the first images that come to mind. However, "familial human trafficking" is a more intimate crime due to the dynamics of the underlying relationships. Behind Closed Doors 2 is an intriguing urban fiction tale that captures the very essence of this sensitive issue. The story is perfectly timed. - January 02, 2016 - ALS Creations, LLC
Writers of the Future Ends 2015 with Best Year Ever
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future hits national best seller list, receives starred review and celebrates 75 years of Golden Pen Award all in 2015. - December 31, 2015 - Galaxy Press
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Has Recognized Wilho F. Saari as Professional of the Year 2015 in the Performing Arts
Wilho F. Saari of Naselle, Washington, was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of the Performing Arts. In addition, he has become a Lifetime VIP member. - December 31, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Brooklyn-Based Independent Magazine Turns to Crowdfunding to Create a "Reflective Living" Culture
Brooklyn born co founder and Editor of EthosInternational.co Nuriddeen Knight, 27, seeks to create and grow a "reflective living culture" with the help of crowd funding through Indiegogo, igg.me/at/support-ethos. - December 31, 2015 - Ethos International
The Grammar Diva's Books Support Better Grammar for the New Year
It is that time of year again when resolutions for the New Year abound: lose weight, stop smoking, get to the gym more often, be kinder to your spouse or your kids—yet a study done by Match.com online dating shows that the two most important characteristics of a potential date are good teeth and good grammar. Speaking and writing contribute as much to a person's image as his or her physique and dental work. - December 30, 2015 - bigwords101
US Racing Joins Web Partners' Prestigious Brands
Players from the United States, as well as citizens of many countries around the world, are welcome to join US Racing and Web Partners' sister brands with ease. Among the many added values US Racing offers customers receive 48-hour payouts, 24-7 Customer Service, Greyhound and Harness Racing and an attractive 8% Rebate Program. - December 30, 2015 - webpartners.co
Actress, Producer and Advocate, Lisa Pellegrene Announces Web Series Based on the Unity of Dance
“'Peace, Love, and Unit'y” is the name of the forthcoming dance troupe with the purpose of bringing people together through dance, specifically ballet and hip-hop,” according to Ms. Pellegrene. Casting for the project will be held in Southern California and open to all on a nationwide basis, to be announced via imdb.com in the coming weeks. - December 30, 2015 - Idea Analyst and Associates
Military Veterans to Showcase War Heroes During the 2016 Sundance Film Festival
Marcus Luttrell, the Lone Survivor collaborates with Article 15 and Ranger Up Clothing to host an evening of Military Heroes and the Trailer Premier of action Movie “Range 15.” - December 29, 2015 - Park City Family Office
Bouncer Depot Announces the Winner of Best Selling Commercial Inflatable Bounce House for 2015
Bounce Houses are no child’s play, and Bouncer Depot proves why they are the undisputed leader in the manufacturing and sales of Bounce Houses in the USA. - December 28, 2015 - Bouncer Depot
Thepublicblogger's Online Reality Show #AStarisBorn Seamlessly Engages Its Blog, Facebook Page and Google Hangouts in the Development of Original Entertainment
A Star is Born may not be the first, it is produced in The Neighborhood by thepublicblogger.com, on the same Wordpress blogging platform as the original online Reality Show "The Lives We Live" but its creator has become more savvy in the use of Facebook and other social media, elevating its profile and its reach, as thousands pour every week to to watch the artists performances and to see who the clown will throw off the stage next. - December 28, 2015 - Thepublicblogger
Hardworking Refugee is Surprised with 3 Life-Changing Christmas Gifts
PraYnksters, the group that created "Giving Mobs" (charitable flash mobs) to surprise people in need, just released a new holiday video. This time the recipient is a hardworking Congolese refugee named Pascal Karega. Pascal works 2 full time jobs, goes to school, helps to run his... - December 26, 2015 - PraYnksters
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Honors Joyce E. Gordon
Joyce E. Gordon is the wife of esteemed lifetime member Professor Gilbert Gordon. America’s Registry is pleased to honor her for her outstanding accomplishments in the field of Calligraphy. - December 24, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Esteemed Lifetime Member Gilbert Gordon Granted First Ever America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Offshoot Webpage
Dr. Gilbert Gordon has been granted the first ever America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ offshoot webpage, honoring a lifetime of achievement in water research and inorganic chemistry. www.drgilbertgordon.com Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is the... - December 24, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
L. Ron Hubbard’s Post-Apocalyptic Tale—Final Blackout—Honored at Tower of London, Site of Story’s Dramatic Conclusion
L. Ron Hubbard's "Final Blackout" celebrates 75th anniversary with a presentation made at Tower of London under the Byward Gate, location of the dramatic conclusion of the post-apocalyptic anti-war story. The presentation was made by recently Knighted Dr. Sir Iftikhar Ayaz the Consul/Ambassador for Tuvalu (South Pacific) and Peace Envoy for the United Nations. - December 24, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Pulp Fiction Legends: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Recognizes L. Ron Hubbard’s 75th Anniversary of “Typewriter in the Sky”
James Sullos, President Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. presented a plaque that recognized the 75th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard's "Typewriter in the Sky." The presentation was made in Hollywood, in the L. Ron Hubbard Library on Tuesday, December 22. - December 24, 2015 - Galaxy Press
The Palm Beach Press Names Monty Warren & the Friggin Whatevers to 2015 Fave Music List as the Roots Rockers Roll Out Album No. 3: "Far Out Close Up"
The Palm Beach Press has named Monty Warren & the Friggin Whatevers to its 2015 Fave Music List (12/16/15). Warren and the "Whatevers" (prominent musicians in the Palm Beach, Fla./Raleigh, N.C. area) released their third "roots rock" album "Far Out Close Up" in celebration of Keith Richards' birthday Dec. 18 under the Green Cheese Records label. - December 23, 2015 - Monty Warren, Musician
Christopher Martin: Focus Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents New Works by Notable Contemporary Artist
Acclaimed Houston gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art will host an exhibition of new works by contemporary painter, Christopher Martin, in a solo show, Focus, with an opening reception on Saturday, January 16, 2015 from 6-9pm at 2707 Colquitt Street. After 20 years of practicing his signature reverse... - December 23, 2015 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
“Twelve – My Age of Reason” Uses Laughter to Show a Real Coming of Age Story
“Twelve – My Age of Reason,” a new, humorous, coming of age book based on actual events is released. In a comical eight-day period in 1964, 12-year-old Tommy Stohlgren turns from a sweet Catholic school kid to a skeptical smart-ass. He finally notices girls, and gets tossed from religion class for claiming, “If God is all-loving and all-merciful, there could be no Hell!" Needless to say, the nuns were not pleased. - December 23, 2015 - Tom Stohlgren, Author, LLC
Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Frank Grillo, Henry Winkler Among Top Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, February 26-28
Joe and Anthony Russo, Michael Rooker, Tara Reid, Brent Spiner Also Headline Guest Roster; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming at Cleveland Convention Center - December 23, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
The “Am I Going Down?” iPhone App is Now Available for Free
The hugely popular app, which shows just how rare air crashes are, can now be downloaded free for the first time from the Apple App Store. - December 22, 2015 - Vanilla Pixel
California Photographer and Corporate Portrait Specialist Moves to Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Morton Visuals, a photography company specializing in corporate communications photography, announces their relocation to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. The company is now based in Farmers Branch’s newest rental photo studio, Camera Ready Studios. - December 21, 2015 - Morton Visuals
Portland Creatives Shine in New Web Series from 100Seven
100Seven, a Portland based creative agency, announces the launch of a new web series that shines a spotlight on the creative culture of this Northwest city. Each episode of ‘Portland Creatives’ will take an in-depth look at one creative who gathers their inspiration from working in or... - December 20, 2015 - 100Seven
Children's Christmas Carnival at The Collection, UB City on 20th December 2015
Performance by the Abhayam Band, Stalls, Dance Workshops, Meet & Greet with Santa and much, much more. - December 19, 2015 - UB City
Florida Gumball Rally Announces Dates for Statewide Road Rally in March
March 5, 6 will be the dates for the 4th annual Florida Gumball Rally event open for any make and model vehicle to participate in a laid back road trip weekend that travels from Tampa to Jupiter and ends in Miami. The purpose of the event is to promote Florida business, tourism and charity and the cost is as low as $300 per person and includes vehicle sticker pack, hotel accommodations for Saturday night at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter, track time at a road course and drag strip, prizes, and more. - December 18, 2015 - American Gumball Rally