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It’s only a month since WinADay Casino’s (http://www.winadaycasino.eu) last big progressive jackpot win and already another player has hit the jackpot. This time Marsha G. won $131,508 playing one of the unique online casino’s original games, Wheeler Dealer. “I know some... - April 16, 2014 - WinADay Casino
Singer / Songwriter Don McLean on PROFILES
Legendary Singer / Songwriter Don McLean classic Pop Hit "American Pie" was recently selected as one of the five greatest songs of the 20th Century. - April 16, 2014 - Quest Media Entertainment, Inc
Neal Adams, Mike Grell, Ethan Van Sciver, Bob Layton Headline Comic Creators at Inaugural Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con, May 2-4
Neal Adams, Mike Grell, Ethan Van Sciver, Bob Layton and Kevin Maguire are among 50+ top comics creators scheduled to attend the inaugural Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con, May 2-4 at Minneapolis Convention Center. Barry Kitson, Doug Wheatley, James O”Barr are some of the other top writers and artists appearing. - April 16, 2014 - Fan Expo HQ
Christian Hard Rock Band "20 Shades" Fires Back at Critics, Leading Fight Against Bullying
Christian Hard Rock Band 20 Shades is partnering with Christian groups and schools in the US and abroad to be leaders in the fight against "bullying" - looking to lead and combat what they see to be a growing problem for pre-teens/teens. - April 15, 2014 - 20 Shades
Quark Digital Money Partners with Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn and Moolah Digital Currency Payment Company
The Quark Digital Money community announces: 1) The development team behind Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn has announced Quark digital money will be offered as a means of in-game payment. Quark will be introduced to 8.26 million Shaquille O'Neal fans through the purchase of a Twitter and a YouTube Perk Package from the Shaq-Fu developers. 2) Quark digital money has joined with the Moolah platform to provide fast and secure in-store and online payment solutions. - April 15, 2014 - QuarkFoundation
Cass and Co. Launches Apparel / Art Collaboration with Caroline Lathan-Stiefel U.S. Acclaimed Textile Artist
Cass and Co., an award-winning leader in luxury shapewear, has launched ART CASS, a multi-faceted philanthropic foundation designed to incorporate the talents of leading artists with CASS shapewear to create apparel that is also wearable art. Proceeds from the collaboration will support artists and fund arts programs to benefit underprivileged children. - April 15, 2014 - CASS
Introducing designME!: A debut Exhibition of Middle Eastern Design at New York Design Week
Presented by the NY-based design collective Studio M+, “designME!” is a debut exhibition of contemporary design items from Middle East at the Wanted Design international fair. Participating designers are selected through a curatorial process and include Lebanese furniture designer Nada Debs, Persian designers Nina Seirafi and Mir Mola Soraya, and Turkish designers Erdem Akan, Ilanit Ovadya, Yasemin Sayinsoy & Gamze Araz Eskinazi of Camekan, and Erin Turkoglu & Melodi Bozkurt of Muzz Design. - April 15, 2014 - Studio M+
Intertops Poker Match & Win Gold Card Tournament and Cash Giveaway Begin Today
Intertops Poker (http://poker.intertops.eu) players can redeem their Gold Cards for special tournaments and cash prizes this month during the Gold Card Match & Win event April 15 – 30. Two special freeroll tournaments with a total prize pool of $1250 have been added to the schedule on Tuesday. - April 15, 2014 - Intertops Casino, Poker and Sportsbook
Unsigned Fashion Art Rock Band Palaye Royale Makes History
Fashion-art rock band Palaye Royale named champions of MTV's "Musical March Madness" 2014; they are the first unsigned act that was fan-voted to ever compete. Global Samsung Galaxy Note commercial continues to make an impression; fans continue to "Get Higher" and make history. Palaye Royale kicked off their career with debut single "Morning Light" in early 2012, garnering 20 Million+ views on YouTube. - April 14, 2014 - Palaye Royale
Xulon Press Spring 2014 Book Release Catalog Offers "Roots" as an Easter Treat to the Christian Community
Xulon Press spring 2014 book catalog features the Christian Lifestyle book "Roots - a Metaphor & Acronym for the Christian Life" that Jerry Reese, the General Manager of the New York Giants, called "powerful" in his endorsement of the book. The book is now available from the publisher Xulon Press; and retailers Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and other Christian bookstores. - April 14, 2014 - Rootsforliving
America's Golden Age of Entertainment Comes to Talk Radio, Brought to You by Evans and Rogers Entertainment
New talk show with live entertainment and interviews with celebrities and historians to focus on 20th Century American music and entertainment history. - April 14, 2014 - Evans and Rogers Entertainment
Celestron Unveils Cutting-Edge Telescope and Astroimaging Technology at 2014 Northeast Astronomy Forum and Telescope Show
Experience the night sky in a new way with WiFi-enabled telescopes and sophisticated astroimaging technology from Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope maker. - April 12, 2014 - Celestron
World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala Event
Featuring live performances and a spectacular fashion show. World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala 2014, on Thursday, July 10th, at the Christopher Guy showroom in West Los Angeles. - April 11, 2014 - World Orphanage Foundation
airTHC Has Gone Live
airTHC helps you connect with people who have marijuana-friendly vacation rentals, ensuring that you’ll have a private space of your own to smoke—legally—while you stay in Colorado. - April 11, 2014 - airTHC
African American Artist Unveils Painting at Mother’s Day Tea; Silent Auction to Benefit Breast Cancer Research
African American artist, Beverly Collins, who has seen firsthand the ravages of breast cancer on loved ones and friends most of her life uses art to honor women in general and mothers in particular as she raises funds to contribute to the search for a cure by hosting high tea on Mother's Day eve. - April 11, 2014 - b.collins Studio
Calcoic.com Presents "Cove Red," a Whale Rights Music Video Retort to "Earth Day" & Celebrity Boycotts of Whale Captivity
Michael Parish of Calcoic.com casts out a new rock music video with real whale sounds set to popular whale footage to declare a new environmental campaign targeting what Michael calls, "anemic pittance to the earth, non-humans and future generations via Earth Day and celebrity boycotts... meanwhile the human legacy for stewardship on this planet is literally a criminal crying shame." - April 11, 2014 - Calcoic.com
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Just in time for the NFL draft, Lincoln Casino introduces its new football-themed slot game, Game Day. With a betting range from $.01 to $200 per spin, Game Day delivers all the excitement of a last minute touchdown. - April 11, 2014 - Lincoln Casino
David Merkatz Starts New Book, Hires Robert Nahas, Professional Writer & Author of Over 50 Published Books
David Merkatz has started work on his new book, "Wrongly Charged, A Look At The Legal System." He has hired professional ghost writer Robert Nahas to help, with the goal of this book becoming a best seller. Since 1999, Robert Nahas has written over 50 non-fiction books (memoirs,... - April 10, 2014 - David Merkatz
Celestron® Launches New Responsive Company Website
New consumer-oriented, mobile-friendly site will inform users about astronomy, sport optics, and microscopes and drive them to dealers. - April 10, 2014 - Celestron
DiMora Motorcar Introduces Vicci 6.2 Convertible
Combining 21st Century automotive technology with classic 1930s styling and flair, the sporty Vicci 6.2 Convertible is now on the street turning heads wherever it goes. Soon to come out is the DiMora Vicci 6.2 Coupe and to follow the DiMora Adina two seater. Original artwork and a 24-karat gold firewall adorn the first Vicci 6.2 Convertible. - April 10, 2014 - DiMora Motorcar
Season Three of "STEM Journals" TV Series, Starring Geoff Notkin, Starts Sunday, April 13
"STEM Journals," an award-winning educational TV series produced by Cox Creative Studios, is gearing up for the exciting launch of its third season this Sunday, April 13, 2014. The program airs each Sunday at 7 p.m. on Cox channels 7/1007 in Arizona and is streamed worldwide at http://www. - April 10, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Young Professional Realtors Looking to Give Back Big
The Inland Gateway Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network (TIGAR YPN) is hosting their annual Charity Kick Off event at Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen. The event is a "White Party" theme where people attending are encouraged to wear white. It is the first of several events that will be put on by TIGAR YPN throughout the 2014 year to benefit The Settlement House and Joe Dominguez American Legion 742. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go directly to these two charities. - April 10, 2014 - TIGAR YPN
Just Seen It Celebrates the MTV Movie Awards with a Look Back at the 80s, the Era MTV Was Born
Inspired by the MTV Movie Awards, Just Seen It takes a look back at the films of the 80s and picks Best Villain, Best Fight and Best Kiss of that decade. - April 10, 2014 - Hermosa Entertainment
Kendall F. Person, thepublicblogger Hosts Online World Premiere of the Neighborhood's First Original Song, "My Heart"
Kendall F. Person, thepublicblogger teams with veteran Philadelphia singer, IvySoul Robinson to create original, new music for the cutting edge The Neighborhood, an online art house, collaborative that delivers thought-provoking entertainment, found nowhere else. - April 10, 2014 - Thepublicblogger
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative Announces a New Board, a New Website and New Projects for 2014
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative (NCI) is pleased to announce a new board of directors, a new website and three new projects as a part of its continuing efforts to elevate nightlife culture. - April 09, 2014 - Nightlife Publishing LLC
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Planting Tomorrows Links the Virtual and Natural Worlds for Children
Constance Nelson, Founder/CEO of Planting Tomorrows, announces her new brand of children's entertainment, "Virnatural Edutainment" - linking the virtual and natural worlds to "Spark a Nature-Child Reunion." - April 09, 2014 - Planting Tomorrows
Crime Drama "Karaganda" to Have Its U.S. Premiere at the Charleston International Film Festival
Following a special screening at the Directors Guild of America and a world premiere in Berlin, "Karaganda" is set for its official U.S. debut this week at the Charleston International Film Festival. - April 08, 2014 - LosFilm
2014 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
The 2014 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival will highlight Japanese American culture and foods. - April 08, 2014 - Sakura Matsuri Inc.
Thrilling Suspense Novel, "Saint Nellie" by Odal Madsen
"Saint Nellie" is a thrilling new suspense novel from Odal Madsen. It centers on a young girl and her mother, who engage the town’s racist “witch” in an effort to win her over at the behest of the town pastor. In the process they will uncover more of Blackwell, Tennessee’s macabre secrets than they ever wanted. - April 08, 2014 - Odal Madsen
The Habit Factor Challenge Announces a Winner
Michael J. Pope Jr of Ohio was recently announced the winner of The Habit Factor Challenge -- crafting new habits on his way to achieving his goals! - April 08, 2014 - Equilibrium Enterprises
Congress Lowers the Voting Age to 14 in a New Book for Young Adults
A teenage girl joins a presidential campaign in this fantasy-adventure through the bizarre world of American politics. - April 07, 2014 - Lambert Hill
Tribute Album to the Melodies of Charles Ecker Released in Los Angeles to Memorialize Ten of His Top Songs
With the exception of Dido, it is rare for someone's music to capture enough attention to have a tribute cover album done in rapid time, but such is the case for Charles Ecker and music he has written since 2011 for The C.R. Ecker Band of Los Angeles, a country music group. Through the efforts of musicians Michael Stanton, Stacy Hogan and William Sherry, a ten song L.P., "Charles Ecker: Speechless" has been released with songs that have fast become popular in both the U.S. and Europe. - April 07, 2014 - Charles R. Ecker
Springs Indoor Trampoline Park Opening in May in Colorado Springs
Springs Trampoline Park 31,000 square foot facility opening in May in Colorado Springs. - April 05, 2014 - Springs Trampoline Park
CloudAccess.net, Host of the Demo Trial of Joomla, Now Offering WordPress Web Hosting & Support
As official host of demo.joomla.org, CloudAccess.net has been an industry leader in the Joomla Hosting community for years. Now in an effort to improve product offerings, services and support are being extended to the WordPress application. - April 05, 2014 - CloudAccess.net
Introducing CapClash, the Photo Caption Contest App for iPhone and iPod Touch
CapClash is the new, free caption contest game for iPhone and iPod touch. - April 05, 2014 - Dead End Street
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Shun Ward is Nominated "2014 R&B Rookie Of The Year"
Crate Crashers has nominated Shun Ward as "2014 R&B Rookie Of The Year." Shun Ward's new full album release, "Shun Ward USA - Under Shun's Authority," has already received great reviews and awards. - Crate Crashers Promo -- Today - April 03, 2014 - Crate Crasher
Liberty Slots Awards $30,000 in Slots Tournament Prizes During April Showers of Cash
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247News.Net Relaunched as a WP Alternative News Portal Under Senior Editor D.E. Alexander
247News.Net one of the pioneers of Alternative News on the net has been relaunched as a total WP based Alternative News Portal. 247News.Net has named award winning investigative reporter D.E. Alexander Senior Editor of 247News.net. - April 03, 2014 - Adoni
DealSpotr.com is Declaring War on Bad Promo Code Websites
DealSpotr is ending the outdated way consumers find promo codes online by removing clutter and popups and focusing on reliable promo codes from over one million stores. - April 02, 2014 - Zipfworks
Rewards.com Gives Away an 8 Night Carnival Cruise
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JPEG the Movie, a Screenplay by Greg Ó' Braonáin & Patrick McLaughlin Has Advanced Into the Finals of the 2013 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition
Two Irish authors conceive and write ".JPEG the Movie" Screenplay which suggests the photographs we take of each other may take a piece of our soul as some ancient religions believe. McLaughlin and O'Breonian go even further in .JPEG and feel cameras of the future may actually do this, and the images when combined could "replicate" an individuals physical and conscious being! - April 01, 2014 - M Force Media
New Book "A Midlife Intermezzo" by Boas Gonen is Published and Reviews Begin to Come In
A new literary fiction book has been published recently and starts to generate good reviews. "A Midlife Intermezzo" is geared to discerning readers who like interesting characters that venture outside their comfort zone and whose professional foibles (as physicians and opera singers) open... - April 01, 2014 - BoGo
90 Day Race Announces the Great $50,000 Giveaway
Dr. Rollan Roberts II has agreed to give away 5,000 copies of the "90 Day Race" book worth $50,000 in the month of April while supplies last. - April 01, 2014 - 24ravens
Netball Recognized at 10th Global Happiness Awards in Washington, D.C.
Global Happiness Day started back in Australia on 05/05/05 and is celebrating its 10th year on April 1, 2014. The Happiness Bug has spread and is now celebrated in over 200 countries and islands. Australian Sonya Ottaway, Director of KPMG and President of Netball America will receive the Happy Charity Action Award for her philanthropic work providing opportunities to youth across the USA and inspiring them to be empowered and becoming leaders in their community. - April 01, 2014 - Netball America Inc.
The Brady Bunch Convention is Coming
It has been 40 years since the Brady Bunch taped their last episode but never left the hearts and homes of fans from all over the world. Now, for the first time, Then and Now Events is having a Brady Bunch Convention to celebrate everything Brady. From the show, spin offs, specials and the movie, it is time to bring out the polyester pants suit because this will be a weekend a true Brady Bunch Fan will never forget. - March 31, 2014 - Then and Now Events
3rdRevolution Connects DIY Bloggers with 62.5 Million US Crafters
New Program Invites Top Bloggers to Promote DIY Tutorials, Patterns and Projects to Growing Crafts Community. - March 31, 2014 - 3rdRevolution
Filmmaker Draws from Experience as a Mentor with New Novel
Filmmaker seeks to use crowdfunding and new novel to finish film about the importance of black men mentoring young black boys. - March 31, 2014 - Meroen Press