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WYMSi iOS App Adds on the Spot Autographs to Selfies with Celebrities
A new iOS app with an interesting acronym offers the ability to enhance photos with not only text, but also signatures and doodles. This is especially handy for anyone taking a photo with a celebrity - WYMSi allows the celeb to add an autograph on the spot. The polite request, "Would You Mind Signing It?" is the origin of the app's name… Not only does WYMSi take photos to the next level with autographs, it also gives users a creative outlet, to add doodles and text to photos. - July 29, 2015 - Smart Family Media, Inc.
Staite, Schneider, Estrada, Petty To Attend Wizard World Comic Con Nashville, September 25-27
Tom Wopat, Catherine Bach, Jim Cummings, Adam Baldwin, and Larry Wilcox also headline guest Roster; Talented comics creators, variety of exhibitors, cosplayers, robust programming at Music City Center. - July 29, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Online Satellite Champion Will Get a Prize Package to Play Live Tournament in the Caribbean
The two hottest poker rooms on the Revolution Poker Network are joining forces to send another player to a live tournament in the Caribbean. Intertops Poker (http://poker.intertops.eu) and Juicy Stakes Poker (http://www.juicystakes.eu) have just started an online satellite tournament series that... - July 29, 2015 - Intertops Casino, Poker and Sportsbook
Onstage Outlaws - Mae West and Texas Guinan During the Lawless Prohibition Era
3 events commemorate the Brooklyn bombshell’s August birthday in the room where she faced a judge who sent her to jail. - July 29, 2015 - Courting Mae West, LLC
Docutah International Film Festival Announces 2015 Lineup; 77 Films Range from Serious to Hilarious
DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival today announced its 2015 lineup. The Festival, now in its sixth season, receives submissions from all over the world with topics ranging from serious to hilarious. The films this year are filled with colorful characters, exotic locations and stories which are at times compelling, amazing, quirky and riveting. There really is something for everyone. - July 28, 2015 - Docutah
International Award-Winning Artist, Rob Prior Named as Judge for Worldwide Illustration Contest
Internationally renowned artist Rob Prior was announced as a judge for the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Illustrators of the Future Contest. - July 28, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Think You Know All About Disney Marketing? Think Again.
Release of a new book, "Inside the Disney Marketing Machine - in the Era of Michael Eisner and Frank Wells," written by former Disney Director of Corporate Synergy, Lorraine Santoli. Go behind closed doors where creativity reigned and synergy crossed all company boundaries. Read about the big ideas, meet the marketing masters, and learn about the synergy program that permeated every Disney business segment and crushed silo-based thinking. All from a first-person view. - July 28, 2015 - Santoli Communications
Famous Billy Meier UFO Contact Case to be Presented in Kansas City August 14
Michael Horn will present the famous The Billy Meier UFO Case about the long-running Billy Meier extraterrestrial contact case which started in 1942 and continues to this day. The event is hosted by Un-X News Magazine and will be held at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707W 47th St. Kansas City, Missouri on August 14, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - July 27, 2015 - Missouri MUFON/ UnX Media
Freedom Fairs Sets Up Community Festival and Amusement Carnival on Long Island
Freedom Fairs is kicking off its inaugural community festival and amusement carnival at the Westfield Sunrise mall on Long Island this week. The fair includes amusement rides, carnival games, magicians and performers, live bands, food and craft vendors. Admission is free and the organization is giving out free ride tickets to young people who sign a voluntary community drug free pledge. The community-themed event includes an award ceremony for members of the community that have aided this cause. - July 27, 2015 - Tutor Central Inc.
Kolkata Foodies Launches New Website for All Local Foodies in Kolkata
Kolkata Foodies (kolkatafoodies.com) has launched its new blog, named "Kolkata Foodies Blog" dedicated to the local community of foodies and beverage enthusiasts in Kolkata and rest of West Bengal. The new blog (kolkatafoodies.org) will try to become the most comprehensive restaurant and... - July 27, 2015 - Kolkata Foodies
Young Entrepreneur Trying to Fund His Startup by Trading Up Items
This 26 year old built a website where people can advise and follow him on his journey to trade up to one million dollars, in order to fund his startup. - July 27, 2015 - MillionDollar.Trade
Two Lucky Winners Have Brought It Home at Grand Fortune Online Casino
Felicitations to Itria from France, and complimenti to Marinella in Italy who are now proud owners of their very own yellow Tour De France shirt. - July 26, 2015 - Grand Fortune Online Casino
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Darren Choate, Editor-In-Chief of Western Whitetail magazine is pleased to announce Western Whitetail’s “Velvet Coues Hunt Sweepstakes,” made possible by a partnership with A3 Trophy Hunts. To enter, simply subscribe to Western Whitetail Magazine for free. There is no purchase... - July 24, 2015 - Western Whitetail
Sweet Adelines International 2015 Rising Star Competition
Sweet Adelines International will hold its 2015 Rising Star Quartet Competition Aug. 8, 2015, in Phoenix, Ariz., as 14 of the world’s best young female barbershop a cappella quartets vie for the coveted title. - July 24, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
Premier Supply Chain Services Provider Launches New Supply Management Recruiting Podcast Series
Source One hosts leading procurement talent management firm MRA Global Sourcing for New Podcast Series: Supply Management Recruiting Insider. - July 24, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Atheists Taking Soles at St. Paul Saints Baseball Game
Local atheists are asking fans of the St. Paul Saints to leave their soles at the gate on Saturday, August 8, 2015 for “Atheist Night” at CHS Field. The Minnesota Atheists, Humanists of Minnesota, and Foundation Beyond Belief are partnering with the Saint Paul Saints minor league... - July 24, 2015 - Minnesota Atheists
Upriise Announces SuperFan Contest – Campaign Against Ticket Scalping
Do you love going to concerts but hate buying tickets, or can’t afford the outrageous prices scalpers charge? Upriise is coming to your rescue. - July 24, 2015 - Upriise
CEO and International Best Selling Author Anutza Bellissimo Announces Release of “The Highly Effective Executive” to Quick Praise
To excel as a 21st-century executive, it requires preparation, focus and the right mindset. Unfortunately, many executives and business owners are operating using passé methods and strategies that are just not optimal any longer. Acclaimed CEO, Coach and International bestselling author Anutza Bellissimo opens up what works and why in her new book “The Highly Effective Executive.” - July 23, 2015 - Stress & Anger Management Institute
H8Check Launches Facebook Page and Crowd Funding Campaign with Indiegogo to Help Fund the Completion and Release of an Equality Ratings App
H8Check is being created in response to the growing discrimination practices of some business owners against certain groups of consumers due to Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity. This discrimination is being touted as (and in some cases is) legal and is based on the idea of “religious freedom.” - July 23, 2015 - H8Check
Young Actors Come Out in Full Force for Fayette Film Festival
Fayette Film Festival, a one-night event held on July 31st, will celebrate young filmmakers and working actors in the Southeast. - July 23, 2015 - Fayette Film Festival
Lissant Publishing Announces a New "Genre" with Single Entitled “I Am Fly High” from Danger Man Damage
Lissant Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of the latest single from Danger Man Damage, “I Am Fly High” which is available on iTunes and everywhere on 14th July 2015. “I Am Fly High” is the latest release from the musical genre called Linguay which was... - July 22, 2015 - Lissant Publishing
Blues Documentary Born in Chicago Partners with Pledgemusic for a Fan Funded Campaign
“Late in his career, Muddy Waters recorded a song called ‘The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock and Roll.’ That, in a nutshell, is the story told in the new documentary ‘Born in Chicago’.” – Larry Rohter, The New York Times - July 22, 2015 - Skyrocket Ent
Jackpot Capital Casino Takes Great American Road Trip During $100,000 "Hit the Road" Casino Bonuses Give Away
Jackpot Capital Casino (http://www.jackpotcapital.eu) players are hitting the road this summer and collecting $100,000 in casino bonuses. They'll visit the USA’s most impressive tourist attractions including the Grand Canyon, the Golden Gate Bridge, Niagara Falls, the Statue of Liberty and... - July 22, 2015 - Jackpot Capital Casino
David Ramsey, Mike Tyson, Emily Kinney, Dave Bautista, Toby Kebbell Among Top Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Columbus, September 18-20
Sonequa Martin-Green, Karl Yune, Ralph Macchio, Will Friedle also headline guest roster; Talented comics creators, exhibitors, cosplayers, robust programming at Greater Columbus Convention Center. - July 22, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
The Enterprises TV Show Will Air in Bismarck, North Dakota in July
The Enterprises TV show is scheduled to air on ABC KBMY/KMCY-TV during the month. - July 22, 2015 - Enterprises TV
Daughter/Mother Duo Drive to End Bullying & Child Obesity
Jordynn Lurie, a high school senior, started 501(c)(3) Dance for the Heart and has planned a drive from NY to S. Florida to bring dance and discussion to organizations such as Boys & Girls clubs. The program is to get children moving and dancing who might not have access to dance otherwise and bring awareness to childhood obesity and bullying. She'll travel with her mother, author of the Tomgirlz chapter book series which focuses children on what bullying is NOT. - July 21, 2015 - Dance for the Heart
Newly Released Book Offers Positive Portrait of Catholic Characters
Kristin McTiernan's "Sunder" offers powerful combination of a strong female protagonist and Christian morals. - July 21, 2015 - Kristin McTiernan Publications
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Week in Kenner LA
Operation Kidsafe needs help to let local families know about this free potentially lifesaving Child Safety Week Event. Kidsafe is shipping in a custom digital fingerprinting unit just like the FBI and Secret Service use. The local sponsor will run the system and make it available free and private for parents. Safety tips to start a family safety action plan are also included. Please, help get the word out to parents about this potential life saving event. - July 21, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Child Safety Fair in Pinellas Park Operation Kidsafe Free Event
Join Crown Honda, local law enforcement, first responders and Operation Kidsafe for a free child safety fair. Parents can attend this event and at no charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - July 21, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Judy Sain Kirkpatrick as July’s Woman of the Month
Judy Sain Kirkpatrick, of Cleveland, Tennessee, was chosen as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who July 2015 Woman of the Month. This honor was bestowed for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Photography. - July 21, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Sosemo LLC Wins Best of Manhattan Award in the Advertising Category
Sosemo LLC has been selected for the 2015 Best of Manhattan Award in the Advertising Agencies category. Last year’s recipient was PACE Advertising, a WPP Company. - July 21, 2015 - Sosemo
ARIDO Jewelry Honoring Sam Salama for His Contribution to the Jewelry Industry
The ARIDO Gem award recognizes extraordinary talent excellence & design in Jewelry, Fashion, Art, Music, Film & TV. Founded by a scion of the Raphael family & celebrity guru, Thomas Chappell. - July 20, 2015 - ARIDO Jewelry
YFOG, Offering America a Path to Economic Prosperity Through Social Justice, is Now Available to Libraries
"Yield For Oncoming Greatness: Capping Capitalism," is now available in hardcopy to educational institutions, libraries, bookstores, and on Amazon. - July 19, 2015 - Thinking Hat Press
Nex-Tech Deploys OTT Pay Television Solution Powered by Minerva
Nex-Tech now can cost effectively reach additional customers with an OTT TV product that leverages Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple and Android-based tablets and smartphones. - July 19, 2015 - Minerva Networks
Five-Year Battle to Get Bigfoot Movie Released Has Big Payoff
In spite of life threatening illnesses, labor issues, lack of funding, and not being able to see, the writer and producer finishes his quest to tell the story of Bigfoot, and fans love it. - July 19, 2015 - Thomas Nash Productions
Online Satellite Tournaments Sending Champion to TKPT St Maarten with Big Prize Package
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Summer Stroll Returns to Brooklyn in 2015 for Its Fourth Year with More Entertainment
Howe's New York - hosted by Brooklyn real estate attorney Robert Howe - welcomes New York State Senator Martin Golden to the show to discuss the upcoming 2015 Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY. - July 17, 2015 - Merchants of Third Avenue
ActionCraft Toy Box Will Keep You PaperCrafting in the Mobile World
ActionCraft Toy Box is an arts & crafts mobile application that allows you to create/design your own paper toy, print it on 8x11 cardstock & build it using scissors, a cutter & some glue. - July 17, 2015 - Taktyl Studios
Writers of the Future Workshop Announced at San Diego Comic Con
Dave Wolverton, Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta along with the Winner Twins (Brittany and Brianna Winner) will teach the famous Writers of the Future workshop August 29-30 - July 17, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Flags Don't Kill Launches Website
Tee-Shirts & Bumper Stickers Express Right to Display Confederate Flag. - July 17, 2015 - Bernie DiMeo Communications
Speecharoo Apps Asks the Million-Dollar Question: Can a Kangaroo Really Teach Kids to Listen?
Three weeks ago, a revolutionary new app for the iPad called "Funny Directions by Speecharoo" introduced "Kit the Kangaroo" to the world, and suddenly kids are eating all their veggies, sharing with their siblings and marching right to their rooms at... - July 16, 2015 - Speecharoo Apps
Orosilber Rolls Out Bajrang Bali Locket Pendant Variants
The nationwide fever of Bajrangbali pendant is pumping up so much that it’s leaving almost everyone awestruck. And this is pretty much evident from the demand for the Bajrangbali pendant one can find online. - July 15, 2015 - Orosilber.com
100 Nude Models Painted in the Public Streets for NYC Bodypainting Day
100 Fully nude male and female models will become human canvases for over 75 artists at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza on July 18th from noon to 4:00 PM. - July 15, 2015 - Andy Golub Productions LLC
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gives $750K Grant to SavingSpecies
$750,000 grant to Durham-based conservation non-profit will support habitat protection and restoration for endangered and rare species. - July 15, 2015 - SavingSpecies, Inc
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Celebrates Nathan M. Jones’ Online Radio Debut in Strathmore’s Who’s Who
America’s Registry is proud to announce the debut of Author and Artist Nathan M. Jones of Charlotte, North Carolina to Strathmore’s Who’s Who Online Radio Program for his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Literary Arts. - July 15, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
The New App Bucketbulb: A Bucket List with a Social Feel
Four young and enthusiastic entrepreneurs from the Netherlands have combined their passion for travel, food, nature and sports by creating a social bucket list app. With "Bucketbulb: the Social Bucket List" they have made it possible to create a bucket list, share the items on it with others, get inspired by other people’s items and comment on them. - July 15, 2015 - Bucketbulb
New Book Offers Insights on Daniel Silva’s Novels & Political Views
"Daniel Silva: A Reader's Guide by Dr. Stan Schatt" is the first book to provide insight, background, plot summaries, reviews & interview links, and discussion questions covering all Daniel Silva's novels. It also offers Silva's views on international politics and his assessment of President's Obama and Putin. - July 14, 2015 - Schatt Research
Creating Success with a Strengths-Based Approach to Selling Crafts
Psyched to Sell Crafts is offering a new and innovative strengths-based education and marketing program for crafters. This program is designed to help crafters find success by focusing on their individual talents and strengths, and applying them to the unique challenges of building a successful crafting business. - July 14, 2015 - Psyched to Sell Crafts
TheCasinoDb.com Launches New Online Casino Comparison Website
The Online Casino Database launches the world’s first New Online Casino Comparison website. - July 13, 2015 - TheCasinoDB
Sweet Adelines International Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Barbershop A Cappella Harmony
July 13, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary of Sweet Adelines International, the world's largest organization of women barbershop a cappella singers. - July 12, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International