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Table Tennis Makes Twelfth Appearance as 4-Star Tournament at Arnold Sports Festival, March 6-8, 2015
The 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge presented by Butterfly is a 4-star table tennis tournament held in conjunction with the world famous Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH. The Arnold Sports Festival began 27 years ago after Arnold Schwarzenegger began the event to honor winning his first... - February 09, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Tiece Presents "It's Either Me Or Her," Written by National Bestseller Authors, Tiece and Tonii
"It's Either Me Or Her," is an African American Urban Fiction Novel that is filled with unbelievable twists and unexpected events. - February 09, 2015 - Tiece Presents
John Patrick Shanley and Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Host "A Date With History" Gala Celebration with Performances by Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash and Anika Noni Rose
John Patrick Shanley to host A Date With History gala, a joyous benefit celebrating the independent theater of the "young, multicultural, and fearless" Nylon Fusion, with performances by Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash and Anika Noni Rose. The gala event will honor Austin Pendleton and Tony award winning and Disney Legend Anika Noni Rose as Lights of the Community. John Patrick Shanley and Academy award winner Paul Haggis to present the awards. - February 09, 2015 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Idylwild Pictures Launches a Crowdfunding Perk for Donors Who Like to Snuggle
Independent film production company, Idylwild Pictures launches a crowdfunding perk on their Indiegogo website offering donors a thirty minute snuggle session with the producer, Nikki Papadakis, in order to raise money for their feature film, "Virtually." Just in time for Valentine's Day, the filmmakers say it's a great gift idea to give to your sad, single friend. - February 09, 2015 - Idylwild Pictures
Endorphina Games Are Now Available for the Bitcoin Casino Operators
Endorphina is proud to announce that an agreement with the bitcoin platform provider CoinGaming has been signed. - February 09, 2015 - Endorphina
Chicago Author Combines Shakespeare, Dante, and History in New Novel
Sordelet Ink releases David Blixt's seventh novel of historical fiction, "The Prince's Doom," exploring the origins of the famous feud in Shakespeare's classic "Romeo & Juliet." - February 07, 2015 - Sordelet Ink
Joe Blessett to Thrill Fans with "Excuse Me" Release
Artist blends smooth jazz with R&B and Hip Hop in new musical project. - February 05, 2015 - Joe Blessett Music
December in Red Partner with Artist Direct to Premiere Music Video for "Send Me a Postcard"
Single From the upcoming album, "The Way Out," available now on iTunes - February 05, 2015 - December In Red
Social Media Site for Media Unknowns. djashmedia.com Offers a Free Rung Up the Ladder.
Social media site for media industry unknowns to share, network, and help each other without being charged for extra services. its free for everything, and always will be. - February 05, 2015 - djashmedia.com
Anonymous Messaging App, Vent Up, Allows You to Express Your Real Emotions
The perfect app to find a friend to chat, message and disclose all your frustrations or worries. It's the "real life" social network where you can really be you. - February 04, 2015 - Technology Development
Grande Vegas $140 No-Deposit Bonus for Valentines
Grande Vegas Casino (http://www.grandevegascasino.com) has a special Valentine’s Day no-deposit bonus this month. Everyone that makes two deposits before February 12th will get a $140 no-deposit bonus on February 13th, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Cupid is really spreading the... - February 02, 2015 - Grande Vegas Casino
Springbok Giving South African Players Up to R2500 to Play "Aladdin's Wishes" Slot Online or in Mobile Casino
This month the Game of the Month at South Africa’s Springbok Casino (http://www.springbokcasino.co.za) is Aladdin’s Wishes and that means bonuses up to R2500, free spins and Double Comp points for players enjoying the game either online or in the mobile casino. - February 02, 2015 - Springbok Casino
Wepware Plans to Bring Power of Web 3.0 to Common Man, Launches IndieGoGo Campaign
Finally a tool has arrived that allows users to create a live, auto updating web scrapbook of favorite internet content. - January 31, 2015 - Wepware
Eternal Press and Damnation Books Release New Titles for February 2015
Damnation Books and Eternal Press publications continue to bring more quality affordable fiction in e-format, audio, and print. - January 31, 2015 - Caliburn Press LLC
Bello2 Spreads Love This February with Free Roses
The Bello2 Free Roses one-day event requires patrons to flash their Bello2 membership through the Bello2 mobile app or iPad app as well as snapping a photo with the Bello2’s Free Roses banner designed with the preferred frame via the Let’s Greet application. Once done, shared it in Facebook to be qualified for the giveaway. - January 31, 2015 - OZURA FIRSTLOGIX SDN BHD
Stars of TV's "Meteorite Men" to Reunite at Tucson Gem Show
Duo Will Share Exhibit Space and Begin Filming New Web Series - January 31, 2015 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
New Income Stream for Designers and Artists
Freedom Creative Group opens the doors for EtyArt.com Artist Submissions, and is offering a $10 Bonus to the first 50 registered Artist Contributors. Now artists have a new income opportunity, and creative outlet in which to partake, as well as a new social endeavor to help create the largest repository of name art in the world. - January 31, 2015 - Freedom Creative Group Inc.
Heavenly Waterfall Productions to Attend Premiere Screening and Fundraiser for "Whitey" the TV Series
Producers Jeff Hennessy and Donald Watson are holding a private screening and fundraiser for “Whitey.” The original web series based on the true life tales of notorious Boston mobster, James “Whitey” Bulger. One of the FBI’s Most Wanted during his reign of terror. "Whitey" staring Donald Watson; and Jeff Hennessy as agent Hennessy. First out of the gate, the series is in full swing and network bound. Producers want to give the public a chance to get in on the action as financial backers. - January 31, 2015 - Heavenly Waterfall Song Productions
World Sound Healing Day - February 14, 2015 - A Sonic Valentine for Earth
"Become a Sonic Co-Creator," says sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman (www.healingsounds.com). Send a Healing "AH" sound to the planet with your voice! Attend or plan a local World Sound Healing Day event, join with online participants at www.templeofsacredsound.org or from wherever you are. - January 29, 2015 - Healing Sounds
"Collateral Circulation: a Medical Mystery" by Barbara Ebel, M.D.
"Collateral Circulation" makes it's debut and provides yet another powerful Dr. Danny Tilson medical mystery/thriller by Barbara Ebel, a seasoned physician author. - January 29, 2015 - Barbara Ebel MD author
The Official Launch of SpeedDatingSC in Columbia, SC
SpeedDatingSC is considered the premier speed dating service in the Palmetto South Carolina. The company offers more than just a quick date. In addition to dating, the official launch of SpeedDatingSC aims to create special connections in a form of recruiting singles with similar preferences, backgrounds, interests and even fetishes. - January 29, 2015 - SpeedDatingSC
BringChivalryBack.com Awards "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" Accolades to Co-Winners Ryan Seacrest, Chris Evans and Al Roker for January 2015
For the first time since the award was created, BringChivalryBack.com has selected 3 winners of its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" award for January 2015. Highlighted for demonstrating chivalrous behavior and serving as positive role models for young men, Ryan Seacrest, Chris Evans and Al Roker were each named a co-winner of this month's award. This accolade recognizes noteworthy gestures of chivalry, grandiose or small, which highlight the positive impact such behavior by men can have. - January 29, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back
Neal Adams, Robert Kurtzman, Rob Liefeld, Michael Golden Highlight Artist Alley at Inaugural Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, February 20-22
Neal Adams, Robert Kurtzman, Rob Liefeld and Michael Golden highlight Artist Alley at the inaugural Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, February 20-22 at the Cleveland Convention Center. Clinton Hobart, Arthur Suydam and Renee Witterstaetter also headline the lineup of artists and writers attending. - January 29, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
CannaSOS – Now Even More Social
CannaSOS.com – fast growing medical cannabis social platform arrives with an update to bring its users more engaging features. - January 28, 2015 - CannaSoS
Treetop Quest Will Open a New Treetop Obstacle Course & Zip-Lining in March 2015
Treetop Quest Dunwoody will open this March at Brook Run Park, in Dunwoody, GA an aerial adventure park (or treetop obstacle course) and will showcase no less than 52 obstacles and 12 zip-lines in 4 courses. - January 28, 2015 - Treetop Quest
CM Answers Plugin - A New Powerful Questions & Answers Discussion Board for Wordpress from CM Plugins
CM Answers is a quality plugin you can install starting today in order to moderate discussions on your website. - January 28, 2015 - CM Plugins
Local Artist Celebrates Five Years of Self-Publishing with Super Bowl Comic Book
Local comic book artist Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. has been satirizing Arizona history and current events with his self-published comic book Amazing Arizona Comics for five years, and the arrival of Super Bowl XLIX to the Valley is the perfect fodder for his anniversary issue. The issue uses Super Bowl XLIX as the backdrop in a story that includes Governor Doug Ducey, North Korea’s Sony hack, racial tensions with police departments, and President Obama’s recent visit to Phoenix. - January 28, 2015 - KaraokeFanboy Press
Wizard World Comic Con Presents Fan Fest Chicago Added to 2015 Calendar, March 7-8
Fan appreciation event will be held at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, March 7-8. The event offers weekend and single-day admissions. The event is free for Wizard World Comic Con Chicago VIP and four-day attendees. Celebrities to be announced shortly. - January 28, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces Their Short Play Festival "This Round’s on Us" Time Travel Featuring New Works by Don Nigro, Michael Puzzo and Actor John Doman.
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company announces their Short Play Festival “This Round’s On Us” on February 20-21, featuring eleven new plays in two sets. Guest writers include Michael Puzzo and Don Nigro. Gotham’s John Doman plays President McKinley in Nigro’s new play Front... - January 27, 2015 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Say It Again: Self Help for Single Men Meets Fifty Shades of Grey in New Audio Book by Author and Professional Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie
Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie releases the third audiobook in his trilogy of self-development audio books for single heterosexual men. The new audiobook, entitled "Oooooh ... Say it Again: Mastering the Fine Art of Verbal Seduction" is scheduled to be released on both Amazon.com and Audible.com on Monday, February 16, 2015. - January 27, 2015 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
E-Learning Firm Liqvid to Offer English Learning Courses Globally
Liqvid, India’s fastest growing integrated eLearning content solutions company has decided to offer its products globally by participating in the Intel Education Resources programme launched by Intel Corporation. Under this programme, Liqvid Pvt. Ltd will provide free versions of its wide... - January 27, 2015 - Liqvid Services Pvt Ltd
StreetViewMaps.City, Using WordPress, Launches Travel Website with 1.3 Million Cities
The new website, StreetViewMaps.City, for exploring the businesses and establishment locations of 1.3 million cities around the world has launched. StreetViewMaps.City is a worldwide geographical database website app with over 1,300,000 cities. - January 26, 2015 - Street View Maps .City
Skinfly Entertainment Brings You "Street" a New Action Drama Staring Beau "Casper" Smart
Beau "Casper" Smart, current creative director of some of the music industry's mega singers such as Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J and many more, took it to a new level of fitness for his upcoming film staring in "Street" as Remo Street. The 27-year-old actor showed off big arms and a six-pack chest during a fight scene. Blood, sweat, and even the possibility of missing teeth couldn't keep Beau from looking hot as he through punches. - January 26, 2015 - Skinfly Entertainment
Exposure & Associates PR Firm and Elite Talent & Event Management Announces Its Public Merger Creating Jobs and Opportunities
Expanding to meet global markets as Public Relations and Event Coordination. - January 26, 2015 - Exposure & Associates
Rockaway Beach Clubs Restoration Takes Off with Artist-In-Residence Programs
Two legendary Beach Clubs that sustained serious facility damage from 2012’s Hurricane Sandy have just announced a new Artist-in-Residence program coordinated by the non-profit National Park Arts Foundation. With this program, NYC-based artists, carefully selected by a world-renowned panel of... - January 26, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Culinary Artist, Ambitious Explorer Chef Steven Ferneding Pitches Online Crowdfunding, His Mission: To Feed the World
Steven Ferneding, chef, explorer, entrepreneur, seeks online funding platform to raise money to film a television pilot and web series. The show titled Trading Dishes, is about a renowned chef, international travel and how to grow food in a world affected by climate change. With under a month before his departure he is hoping the success of his fundraising campaign will create a following and spark an international interest. - January 26, 2015 - Trading Dishes
IN3 Takes Fine Artists Across the Globe
IN3 Art Worldwide delivers real world exposure for visual artists across the globe. In April 2015, IN3 will showcase fine art from artists around the world in the International Collective Dallas 2015 exhibition in Dallas, Texas, USA. The Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous arts district in the United States, making it an exciting art venue worldwide. - January 26, 2015 - IN3 Art Worldwide
Slotland Paid Out Over $700,000 in Vip Bonuses Last Year and is Starting 2015 with a $45,000 VIP Giveaway
Slotland (http://www.slotland.eu), which celebrated its 16th birthday last fall, gave away a total of more than $700,000 in VIP bonuses last year. In its first round of VIP bonuses in 2015 it’s giving away another $45,000. - January 25, 2015 - Slotland Casino
World Sound Healing Day of Cincinnati – February 14, 2015
This Valentine's Day marks the 13th Annual World Sound Healing Day. Join with more than 1 million people on the planet during this global event founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman. Become a sonic co-creator for personal and planetary peace. The local event is Saturday, Feb. 14, 2014, 7 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. - January 23, 2015 - Audrey Causilla
Focused on Helping People Live a Healthier Life Through Intuitive Readings & Holistic Nutrition
Professional Intuitive Reader Helen Whittle announced today, her launch of self-help http://askhelen.ca/. Helen’s aim is providing helpful and professional information about Intuitive readings, meditation, understanding your life’s path through health and knowledge. AskHelen.ca will... - January 23, 2015 - Ask Helen
The Resurrection of Murray the K
The Murray the K Archives has updated its website to emphasize the innovations and accomplishments of Radio Hall of Fame DJ Murray "the K" Kaufman before and after his association with the Beatles. - January 22, 2015 - Wordsworth & Company LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Nathan M. Jones with Special Times Square Appearance
Nathan M. Jones, of Charlotte, North Carolina, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Literary Arts. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Jones’ image appeared over Times Square, New York. - January 22, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Rebel Bulldozes His Way to the Big Screen
Son of civil rights leader developing socially-charged screenplay movie, "The Man Behind Black Monday." It is inspired by the unsung efforts of his father, Ellis R. McGruder Jr. and labor activist, Nate Smith. - January 21, 2015 - Parkview Media Group
SportsWa, Inc., The First Sports SNS, Announces US Launch of SportsWa Operation Along with US Web Site (sportswa.com)
Varazo announces that SportsWa, Inc. the first sports SNS (social networking service) company, opens its US operation in San Jose, CA along with US website (www.sportswa.com). SportsWa also plans to release an upgraded version of mobile messenger application to App store and Google Play in the next two months. This application lets you share, chat and connect with other sports fans. You can post news, pictures, tally polls or chat with fellow teammates, and fans. - January 21, 2015 - Varazo
R&B Singer Leona Lee Debuts Two Hot, New Singles While Preparing for Big Move to Hollywood
Leona Lee a Dallas native represented by Elles Entertainment is more than just a singer. She is a triple threat. On top of singing, she also dances and writes her own music. If you didn’t know her age, you’d think you were talking to a mature, twenty-something. In reality, Leona Lee is... - January 21, 2015 - Elles Entertainment LLC
$205K "Chinatown" Jackpot Winner at WinADay Plans Trip to Olympics in Rio
A WinADay Casino (http://www.winadaycasino.eu) player began the new year by hitting one of the one-of-a-kind casino’s biggest progressive jackpots. Allison P. won $205,200 playing the unique casino’s popular Chinatown slot game. This is one of the frequently-won jackpot’s bigger... - January 21, 2015 - WinADay Casino
Arrow Star Stephen Amell Partners with Represent to "F&ck Cancer"
Three week Crowd-funding Campaign Sells More Than 45,000 T-Shirts to Generate Nearly $1 Million to Support Cancer Charity. - January 19, 2015 - Represent
Soul Ventures Corp: The Wellness Universe - The Next "Big Bang" for Top Resources
Soul Ventures launches the first of its kind, The Wellness Universe directory, it is days away. Classifying top, quality, wellness resources via user friendly search, which drives targeted traffic to Facebook pages, is the talk of twitter #WUVIP and Facebook. Pre-screened pages with services or products that create a better world can be found via a keyword search on the website TheWellnessUniverse.com. - January 19, 2015 - Soul Ventures Corp
Online Ticket Marketplace Ticketgallery.com Receives New Owner and Enhances Advertising Strategy
Ticketgallery.com is now under the ownership and operation of Pennsylvania-based Ticket Gallery LLC, which was founded by business industry veteran Marneen Zahavi. The company also recently revised its approach to advertising to enhance its ability to direct buyers to the vast number of authentic event tickets that are listed on its website. - January 19, 2015 - Ticket Gallery LLC
INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 ANNOUNCES WINNER - Powered by LaMusica
INCA KOLA brand a trademark of The Coca Cola Company announced Melissa Mercado, the winner of the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015. Melissa Mercado, a Bronx, NY Native and INCA KOLA Corporate Executives will be joining the celebration together at the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 Concert which will provide great entertainment to Latin Urban music fans and the opportunity to sample INCA KOLA at the CALIBASH 2015 Festival. - January 18, 2015 - Continental Food and Beverage Inc.