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The Hero Games Announces The First Annual Hero Games Competition

The Hero Games Announces The First Annual Hero Games Competition

The first annual Hero Games will take place on June 14, 2014 at the Berlin Fairgrounds in Berlin, CT from 10 am to 2 pm. The Hero Games is a competition with teams from local police and fire departments and the CT Department of Corrections taking part in a challenging a bootcamp-style event. Proceeds from the event benefit the Relay for Life. - May 31, 2014 - Hero Games

Marty McConnell Announced as the First client of This.Press

This.Press is a publisher of multimedia iBooks of essays, stories, and poetry. Poet Marty McConnell, a pioneer of poetry that fuses and refuses the delineations between literary and oral presentation, is the client. - May 31, 2014 - This.Press

The Heights Foundation Receives Grant from Foulds Foundation

The Claiborne and Ned Foulds Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to The Heights Foundation to purchase lighting equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “One of the goals of The Heights Foundation is to foster the benefits of consistent, inclusive access to the... - May 31, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

5 Star Reviews Are in for the Award Winning Book "Corvette Sting Ray: Genesis of an American Icon"

5 Star Reviews Are in for the Award Winning Book "Corvette Sting Ray: Genesis of an American Icon"

Upon release, the automotive industry bestowed their most prestigious awards on Peter Brock's insider account of how the 1959 Stingray Racer and production 1963 Sting Rays came to be. To-date the book has won the Motor Press Guild's Best Book Award and the Dean Batchelor Award for best automotive piece across all medium including film, articles, photography and books. Now... readers are weighing in with five stars. - May 30, 2014 - Brock Racing Enterprises

Celebrity Hosted Charity Event for Uninsured Cancer Patients

Celebrity Hosted Charity Event for Uninsured Cancer Patients

Guinness Book of World Records recipient, Matt Bostic, will be attempting to break current basketball records at the Eastmoreland Courts in Portland, OR. on June 1st, 2014. He will attempt to make 1000 NBA three pointers in one hour; this time shooting for a patient with a brain Tumor. "We... - May 30, 2014 - shootforlife.org

Celebrate 20 Years of be a Tourist in Your Own Town Saturday, May 31st

Celebrate 20 Years of be a Tourist in Your Own Town Saturday, May 31st

The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the 20th Annual Be A Tourist In Your Own Town; where a one dollar passport grants you free admission to over 70 attractions and hot spots on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Michigan events don’t get better than this. - May 30, 2014 - Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau

Award Winning Documentary Film on Mindfulness, "Room to Breathe," Now on iTunes

Award Winning Documentary Film on Mindfulness, "Room to Breathe," Now on iTunes

"Room to Breathe", the award winning documentary film about the efficacy of mindfulness in the classroom is now available on iTunes. - May 30, 2014 - Room to Breathe

Former Bronx Prosecutor to Appear at Barnes and Noble to Deliver a Message of Self-Love

Former Bronx Prosecutor to Appear at Barnes and Noble to Deliver a Message of Self-Love

Former Bronx prosecutor and children’s book author Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, will appear at the Barnes and Noble bookstore located in the Bay Plaza mall in the Bronx, on May 31st at 1:00 p.m., to read from her illustrated children’s book, Martina Finds a Shiny Coin (published by... - May 30, 2014 - Martina's Coin Publishing Co.

$100 Bonus to Try New Dual-Mode 'Football Frenzy' Slot Introduced at Intertops Casino in Time for FIFA World Cup in Brazil

With the World Cup in Brazil just days away, Intertops Casino (http://casino.intertops.eu) has just launched a new football-themed slot game, Football Frenzy. Players choose “Lucky” or “Striker” mode to determine the types of bonuses they play for. Either way, everyone can... - May 30, 2014 - Intertops Casino, Poker and Sportsbook

WWE® Superstar Batista™ and WWE® Hall of Famer Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat™ to Attend Wizard World Richmond Comic Con, Saturday, September 13

WWE® Superstar Batista™ and WWE® Hall of Famer Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat™ will attend Wizard World Richmond Comic Con, Saturday, September 13 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. “The Animal” And “The Dragon” will sign autographs and pose for photo ops at the inaugural event. - May 30, 2014 - Fan Expo HQ

Auction Sale of Andy Warhol’s Prized 1974 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce Continues on eBay Motors

Auction Sale of Andy Warhol’s Prized 1974 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce Continues on eBay Motors

With over 3000 visits, the Andy Warhol Rolls Royce auction sale on eBay Motors continues to create robust interest in this iconic artist’s prized Silver Shadow luxury automobile. - May 29, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC

Grand Fortune Online Casino Presents Football Frenzy Slot Game

Grand Fortune Online Casino and Realtime Gaming release their Slot Game, Football Frenzy, just in time for the 2014 Soccer World Cup. - May 29, 2014 - Grand Fortune Online Casino

Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces a New Novel in Its Scarlet Voyage imprint

Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces a New Novel in Its Scarlet Voyage imprint

Paul B. Thompson adds a new young adult novel, "Lost Republic," to his list of published books. He has co-written sixteen novels in the popular Dragonlance series and has authored six books for Enslow Publishers, including two historical fiction novels: "Liberty’s Son and The Devil’s Door." - May 28, 2014 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.

"Is It Just My Genes?" New Book Release by Murphy & Nicole LLC

"Is It Just My Genes?" New Book Release by Murphy & Nicole LLC

A new book, "Is It Just My Genes" was just released through www.freemindbooks.com. The book discusses the root causes of mental illness, such as bipolar and schizophrenia and also depression and anxiety. The book is a unique perspective coming from a successful bipolar woman and electrical engineer. - May 27, 2014 - Murphy & Nicole LLC

Liberty Slots Offering Bonus to Try New "Amazing 7s"

Liberty Slots (http://www.libertyslots.eu), popular around the world for its unique collection of online casino games and high stakes slots tournaments, has just launched a sizzling hot new slot game, Amazing 7s. It’s a classic slot machine with symbols that include Bars, Bells and of course... - May 27, 2014 - Liberty Slots

Dialtone Pickups Announces the Guitar Industry’s First Infinitely Tone-Adjustable Electric Guitar Pickup

Dialtone Pickups Announces the Guitar Industry’s First Infinitely Tone-Adjustable Electric Guitar Pickup

Dialtone Pickups allows players to alter the tone of their guitar using two knobs built directly into the pickup. The knobs can be independently adjusted to achieve the preferred tone, and easily tuned to produce a new tone in a matter of seconds. - May 25, 2014 - Dialtone Pickups

New Novel Probes Illegal Stem Cell Research

New Novel Probes Illegal Stem Cell Research

What if all the restrictions on stem cell research drove it in to unscrupulous and unethical hands? What if their resources and capacity for evil were virtually unlimited? "Stem of Evil: The Bogotá Experiments," the debut novel of author Jac Cochran, is a thriller that answers those questions. - May 25, 2014 - Auchans House

The Karmadillo Webcomic is Born

The Karmadillo: a refreshingly funny webcomic updated three times per week. - May 25, 2014 - Karmadillo

Comic Book Legend Stan Lee To Attend Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con On Sunday, June 1

Iconic creator Stan Lee will attend Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con, June 1 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The Eisner Award Hall of Famer will meet fans, sign autographs and pose for photographs. - May 25, 2014 - Fan Expo HQ

Two Queens, One Throne, an Encounter of Latin Music History and Art, Sponsored by La Familia

Contemporary Puerto Rican painter Melissa King-Castro joins renowned author, journalist and college professor, Juan A. Moreno-Velázquez in a visual and historical presentation of their work when they meet, on Saturday, May 31st, at Chips and Salsa, located on 43 West 46th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, in Manhattan. The presentation will commence at 7 p.m. - May 25, 2014 - La Familia Attire

"Your Face Global Jam" - Animators World-Wide Pay Homage to Twice Oscar-Nominated Bill Plympton

"Your Face Global Jam" - Animators World-Wide Pay Homage to Twice Oscar-Nominated Bill Plympton

Over 100 International animators will interpret three seconds of Bill Plympton's first Oscar-Nominated short "Your Face" set to the composition by Maureen McElheron, and an added original composition by an artist to be named. Nominations are open at YourFaceGlobalJam.com for animators to interpret, with any style or technique of animation they choose, a portion of the 1987 short that launched the career of the acknowledged "King of Indie Animation" Bill Plympton. - May 24, 2014 - Bella Fe Media

Indie Rock Band, The Phantoms Continue to Beat to a "Different Drum" with New Release

Indie Rock Band, The Phantoms Continue to Beat to a "Different Drum" with New Release

Following up their debut EP with their latest album, “Different Drum”, The Phantoms continue to experience a wave of success and underground fan following. - May 24, 2014 - The Phantoms

Private Invitation Only Membership for Complimentary Events & Entertainment Launches in 16 US Cities & the U.K.

Private Invitation Only Membership for Complimentary Events & Entertainment Launches in 16 US Cities & the U.K.

On the List, a private invitation only membership for complimentary events and entertainment will launch in 16 US cities & the UK on June 8, 2014. - May 23, 2014 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground

Extreme Engineering Launches New Website

Extreme Engineering Launches New Website

New branding, products and online store featured on www.extremeengineering.com - May 23, 2014 - Extreme Engineering

Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces George Krause: "Night in Summer White"

Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces George Krause: "Night in Summer White"

Dallas Gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art, Presents Signature Summer Event Featuring Famed Contemporary Photographer, George Krause - May 23, 2014 - Laura Rathe Fine Art

Walker to Speak at National Memorial Day Parade

Walker to Speak at National Memorial Day Parade

CEO of Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes to remind celebrants of veterans’ sacrifices, hidden traumas and on-going need for support. - May 23, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Global Injection Molded Plastics Market is Expected to Reach USD 277.78 Billion by 2014 to 2020: Grand View Research, Inc.

Grand View Research has announced the addition of "Global Injection Molded Plastics Market Analysis And Segment Forecasts 2014 to 2020" Market Research report to their Database. - May 23, 2014 - Grand View Research

Juicy Stakes Poker Celebrates America’s Memorial Day with Extra Freeroll and GTD Tournaments

To satisfy its players’ appetite for char-broiled tournament play this Memorial Day weekend, Juicy Stakes Poker (http://www.juicystakes.eu) has added two freerolls to its busy tournament schedule. A $1000 Guaranteed R&A has also been added. - May 23, 2014 - Juicy Stakes Casino and Poker Room

Somerset Web Developer Launches Responsive Design Awareness Campaign

Somerset Web Developer Launches Responsive Design Awareness Campaign

The implications of the rapid growth of tablet and smartphone usage is yet to be understood by many online businesses, according to claims by Somerset web development company Kontrolit.net. The company is launching an awareness campaign to help businesses understand the problems their older websites may face. - May 22, 2014 - Kontrolit.net

Freak Plugins Launches SharePrints Image Gallery Plugin for WordPress

SharePrints simplifies image gallery creation and management, and produces responsive image galleries with advanced lightbox features for website visitors. - May 22, 2014 - Freak Plugins

Actress Dawna Lee Heising is Interviewed by Host Ron Brewington on ActorsE Chat Show

Brewington Was Inducted Into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio in 2007 Actress Dawna Lee Heising was interviewed by host Ron Brewington on Pepper Jay and John Michael Ferrari’s internationally broadcast television show “ActorsE Chat Show” on Friday, May 16, 2014 in... - May 22, 2014 - Eye on Entertainment

Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Announces WWE® Superstars John Cena®, Batista™ and Bray Wyatt™, WWE® Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino™ and WWE® Diva Paige™ Aug. 21-23

WWE® Superstars John Cena®, Batista™ and Bray Wyatt™, WWE® Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino™ and WWE® Diva Paige™ will attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, Aug. 21-23 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Special VIP packages now available. - May 22, 2014 - Fan Expo HQ

A New Novel, "All My Sins Remembered," by Georgia Poet Adam Stanley, Was Released This Week by Brief Candlelight Publishing

A New Novel, "All My Sins Remembered," by Georgia Poet Adam Stanley, Was Released This Week by Brief Candlelight Publishing

Brief Candlelight Publishing is pleased to announce that Adam Stanley has just released his first novel, "All My Sins Remembered." A book about growing up in the early 1990's in a small, Southern town. A story about first love, and how actions from decades ago can haunt one for years. Now available on Amazon in paperback and e-book forms. - May 21, 2014 - Brief CandleLight Publishing

Karen Gillan, James Marsters, Michael Rooker Q&A's, Drink & Draw Headline Programming At Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con

Q&A sessions with Karen Gillan, James Marsters, Michael Rooker, an evening "drink & draw" event, film festival and creator discussions are among the panel programming highlights at Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con, May 30-June 1 at Georgia World Congress Center. Panels featuring Anthony Mackie, 'Heroes' Cast Members, WWE® Superstar Big Show® and Jerome Jarre are also among dozens of panels. - May 21, 2014 - Fan Expo HQ

Fat Chimp Studios Captures History Being Recreated

The Chimps took to the trenches, literally and figuratively, to help preserve our history. - May 21, 2014 - Fat Chimp Studios

Andy Warhol’s Prized 1974 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce Up for Auction on eBay Motors

Andy Warhol’s Prized 1974 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce Up for Auction on eBay Motors

Andy Warhol is considered the leading artist of the 20th Century and the figurehead of the Pop Art movement. Warhol was extraordinarily successful mixing his artistic talent with commercial success. During his most commercial period, Warhol decided to buy himself the most luxurious car money can buy - a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Warhol’s Rolls Royce is being offered for auction sale on eBay Motors by the Pennsylvania-based owner. - May 20, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC

Yac-Yan Da Biznessman Gives Hip-Hop Fans 3 for 1 Releasing His New Single "Bonus," the Video and Launching His Website Simultaneously

Yac-Yan Da Biznessman Gives Hip-Hop Fans 3 for 1 Releasing His New Single "Bonus," the Video and Launching His Website Simultaneously

Yac-Yan Da Biznessman releases his new single “Bonus” accompanied with eye catching visuals. The single is available today via itunes and his website www.naysaymusic.com. The single is the first off his forthcoming mixtape Good Bizness Vol.1, to be released this summer. In addition to the single and video Yac-Yan launches his new website www.yac-yandabiznessman.com giving fans the full audiovisual experience. - May 20, 2014 - naysay music

Digitalmagicians New Hit Game, Mix Masters for iOS and Android

Mix Masters looks to add you to the mix by putting your DJ skills to the test. The use of quick pace reflexes are what you’ll need to conquer these turn tables and great sense of rhythm if you want to become the true Mix Master. - May 20, 2014 - Digitalmagicians

Chop Squad Film Screening

Austin Filmmaker/Actor Nick Royce Debuts "Chop Squad" Short Film Series to Jumpstart Full-Length Edgy Comedy/Action Feature; Party/Screening at Roppolo's on Sixth on 5/22; Also Open Call for Next Segment Extras & Local Film Community Networking Event - May 19, 2014 - Nick Royce Films

DiMora Neoclassics Sells Two Vicci 6.2 Emperor Convertibles for $1 Million Each

DiMora Neoclassics Sells Two Vicci 6.2 Emperor Convertibles for $1 Million Each

Sir Alfred J. DiMora original idea has inspired not only the automotive world, but the art world as well, making it the first ever true rolling art. - May 19, 2014 - DiMora Motorcar

Michael Jackson's Victory Tour Glove and Other Items Up for Auction June 14th

Some of Michael Jackson's most collectible artifacts including a rare crystal glove from The Victory Tour, a prototype glove created by Bill Whitten and othe Jackson related items go up for sale June 14th in an auction by thememorabiliavault.com - May 19, 2014 - The Memorabilia Vault

"Reflections, Getting a Glimpse of Life’s Lyrics" by Vernell West

"Reflections, Getting a Glimpse of Life’s Lyrics" by Vernell West

A savory view of thought-provoking, lyrical and poetic reverberations in everyday living, "Reflections" is stimulating and insightful. - May 18, 2014 - V. West Contracting & Consulting Services

Infinite Potential Summer Camps

Infinite Potential Summer Camps

This summer become a: Spy/Ninja, Superhero, Pirate/Renaissance adventurer, Amazing Archer, Zombie Survivalist, and much more. - May 18, 2014 - Infinite Potential: Academy of Body and Mind

Lucky Records Releases Seinfeld's Guitarist E-Book Worldwide Helping People Who Suffer from Depression

Lucky Records Releases Seinfeld's Guitarist E-Book Worldwide Helping People Who Suffer from Depression

"Hear the Silence" by Seinfeld’s studio guitarist, Jamie Glaser, has been released in all E-book formats by Lucky Records Publications. Mr. Glaser shares his inspirational story helping others to recover from depression. - May 18, 2014 - Lucky Records

Jungle Jumps Offers Tips for Purchasing a List for Your Inflatable Business

There are plenty of companies on the internet toting the sale of consumer lists to businesses, many of which also allow the purchaser to drill down the list by nearly any type of factor that they can imagine. As a commercial grade inflatable business, this can be a particularly effective marketing... - May 18, 2014 - Jungle Jumps

A Visually Driven Journey to Self Acceptance

A Visually Driven Journey to Self Acceptance

Good Puppy is pleased to announce the publication of "Pretty Seeley." Written and illustrated by Marina Tito, "Pretty Seeley" illuminates the gentle journey to self-acceptance and self-love through Seeley, a little girl with a spot on her nose and a wise cat by her side. - May 17, 2014 - Good Puppy

The Return of Upstage Magazine... Ten Years Later

A new crowdfunding campaign is raising funds for the launch of New Jersey Stage's new monthly digital magazine. - May 17, 2014 - Wine Time Media

"The Room" Star to Sell Issue No. 2 of Autobiographical Comic Book at Phoenix Comicon

Philip Haldiman will be on hand June 5-8 at Phoenix Comicon (booth AA76) selling “The Apartment of Secrets,” the much-anticipated second issue of his comic book series “My Big Break.” Exclusively available at Phoenix Comicon, the series chronicles his life in Hollywood, as... - May 16, 2014 - Philip Haldiman/Haldi Enterprises

The Law of Luxury: Bold & Bespoke Offers ARIDO Jewelry on Their New Website

The Law of Luxury: Bold & Bespoke Offers ARIDO Jewelry on Their New Website

BOLD & Bespoke is very pleased to announce that their website is now showcasing an A-List Celebrity Jewelry Designer. It is truly an honor to work with world renowned designer Arid Chappell/Jesse Raphael (founders of ARIDO). - May 15, 2014 - BOLD & Bespoke

Bitsource.org Bitcoin Exchange Now Accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Other Funding Options

Bitsource.org Bitcoin Exchange Now Accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Other Funding Options

Leading crypto-currency website makes obtaining Bitcoin quick and easy for everyone. - May 15, 2014 - BitSource

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