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Oddessa.com CEO and Head Oddsmaker, Joey Oddessa, Makes Ronda Rousey a Huge Favorite Over Miesha Tate

The roars from Ronda Rousey’s incredible knockout victory over Bethe Correia at UFC 190 are still echoing through the world of mixed martial arts, and already one MMA oddsmaker is looking ahead to the bantamweight champ’s next opponent. Renowned MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa of... - August 03, 2015 - Oddessa.com

VIP TV - 2015 Model Search Event

1st Annual 2015 VIP TV Model Search will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 5:00pm - 11:00pm at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa located at 601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. This event will be filmed and televised on VIP TV Season 7, airing on MundoFox and CW South... - August 03, 2015 - VIP Television

Best Mobile Web Sites and Best Mobile Apps of 2015 to be Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association's 2015 international MobileWebAward competition is now accepting entries. Entrants benefit from assessment of their marketing efforts by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented by being recognized as an award-winning mobile website or mobile app. The deadline for entry in the 2015 MobileWebAwards is September 30, 2015. Learn more about this award program at www.mobile-webaward.org. - August 03, 2015 - Web Marketing Association

Owners Exchange - A New Way to Vacation Worldwide™

Coming in late 2015 - A new way to vacation worldwide™ by Owners Exchange™. Owners and consumers can now be connected on one unique patented platform used to “Exchange – Swap – Rent – Sell/Buy”™ timeshare, vacation points and real estate interests. - August 01, 2015 - Owners Exchange

South Africa's Springbok Casino Salutes World Ranger Day with a Big Casino Bonus

Around the world, park rangers are on the front lines, fighting to protect our natural heritage. World Ranger Day is a chance to support their work and pay tribute to rangers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Tomorrow is World Ranger Day and as a tribute to the men and women that... - August 01, 2015 - Springbok Casino

Big Wave Surfer Niccolo Porcella Signs with The Go Big Project to Star in LIFTOFF

Professional big wave surfer Niccolo Porcella officially signs with the award-winning production company The Go Big Project to star in the original series “LIFTOFF.” Produced by The Go Big Project and shot in 4K resolution, the show will take viewers on a journey filled with adventure... - July 31, 2015 - The Go Big Project

Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara Signs with The Go Big Project to Star in Maverick Moments

Professional Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara officially signs with the award-winning production company The Go Big Project, to star in the original series "Maverick Moments." Produced by The Go Big Project and shot in 4K resolution, the show will take viewers on a journey filled with... - July 31, 2015 - The Go Big Project

Children's Book Inspired by Equal Parts Oz and Wonderland

Sometimes a big imagination is all you need. That, and a dead mouse. - July 31, 2015 - B.K. Brain

IJU Teams Up with NYC

For over 25 years IJU Agency Ltd. (IJU) has been helping businesses and individuals with their insurance needs. With access to over 30 different insurance markets we find our Clients comprehensive and affordable coverage's. - July 31, 2015 - IJU Agency Ltd.

"The Last Christmas of JonBenet Ramsey" Updated Book Version with 2 Major New Revelations, to be Released July 30, 2015 Only at the Author's Website: Laurencelsmith.com

"The Last Christmas of JonBenet Ramsey" updated version authored by Psychotherapist Laurence L. Smith released for publication on July 30, 2015 and will be available only at the author's website: http://www.laurencelsmith.com. The new revelations not previously known to the public could lead to a determinate finding, while serving to solidify the author's conclusions reached in the original book. - July 30, 2015 - Psychotherapist Laurence L. Smith

Mickey Mouse Club's 60th Anniversary is Celebrated with Fond Memories from a Mouseketeer Favorite

This year, 2015, marks the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney classic children's TV series, the Mickey Mouse Club having debuted in 1955. One of the Club's most talented and popular Mouseketeers, Bobby Burgess, celebrates the show's 60th year with his new book, "Ears and Bubbles - Dancing My Way from the Mickey Mouse Club to The Lawrence Welk Show." - July 30, 2015 - Bobby Burgess

Writers of the Future Volume 31 Hits Publishers Weekly Bestseller List

13 writers and 12 artists are now publishing bestsellers as winners of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests as published in Writers of the Future Volume 31 (Galaxy Press). - July 30, 2015 - Galaxy Press

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Eternal Press and Damnation Books Release August Titles

Damnation Books and Eternal Press will release new titles on 1 August 2015. Distribution of e-books and trade paperbacks includes Barnes & Noble, Nook, Amazon, Kindle, OmniLit, itunes, All Romance and other retailers. - July 29, 2015 - Caliburn Press LLC

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

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

Online Satellite Champion Will Get a Prize Package to Play Live Tournament in the Caribbean

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

ARIDO Jewelry Honoring Sam Salama for His Contribution to the Jewelry Industry