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R5,000 Braai-Roll Tournament Highlights Heritage Day Celebrations at South Africa’s Springbok Casino
Braai Month at South Africa’s Springbok Casino will feature a free month-long R5,000 Braai-roll Slots Tournament. Three live-action Bonus Giveaways will also take place in the weeks leading up to South Africa’s Heritage Day holiday commemorating the diverse cultural heritage that makes... - September 04, 2013 - Springbok Casino
Bangalore Based Startup Promotes Women Sporting Moustaches for Gender Equality
Social discovery platform, Wooplr, launches the Moustache Campaign as an attempt at promoting gender equality by breaking social stereotypes and carries out a Moustache walk to spread awareness to the masses. - September 04, 2013 - Wooplr
Orlando Psychic Helen Announces Successful Appearance at the Marriott World Center Convention
Orlando psychic Helen, voted #1 psychic, was booked at the Marriott world Center to do psychic readings from August 19 to 21. Helen says she is proud to have been chosen over many local psychics in the Orlando area. - September 03, 2013 - Orlando Psychic, Helen
StoryAlity Theory Scientifically Predicts a "Hit Movie" in January 2014
StoryAlity Theory, a new scientific theory of film virality, predicts that in in January 2014 a new motion picture will enter the list of the Top 20 RoI (Return On Investment) films of all time. See The Numbers (http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/records/budgets.php) for the Top 20 RoI Films List, and see the StoryAlity website (http://StoryAlity.wordpress.com/) for specific details of the scientific prediction of the anticipated 2014 film. - September 01, 2013 - StoryAlity
MotionElements Announces New Submission Contest – Call for Motion Heroes Challenge
MotionElements announces the Call for Motion Heroes Challenge, a submission contest that rewards Artists who submit qualified After Effects templates during the contest period. - September 01, 2013 - MotionElements
Movie Seals Digital Launches Indiegogo Campaign for the Second Season of “Heroes of the North”
Help Movie Seals Digital finance the second Season of the award-winning transmedia web series about Canadian superheroes. - September 01, 2013 - Movie Seals Digital Inc.
Mae West’s “Diamond Lil,” Bowing to Popular Demand, Books Autumn Dates at Don’t Tell Mama in Manhattan
Courting Mae West, LLC Announces: Underworld Meets Underwear in this Bawdy, Naughty Drama Set in the 1890s on the Bowery. - August 31, 2013 - Courting Mae West, LLC
Funbookes Debuts MYSAGA M2, World’s Latest Dual 13.0MP Rank Cameras Smartphone
Boasting the best Chinese Android Smartphones and practical prices, Funbookes Mall readies MYSAGA M2 Smartphone in Shenzhen, China, in August, 2013. Funbookes Mall, headquartered in Shenzhen, China, announces the availability of the world’s latest dual 13.0MP rank cameras Smartphone with... - August 31, 2013 - Shenzhen SAGA Mobile Co., Ltd.
Etech Global Services Launches MySocialChatter
The new software allows companies to find and engage with their “fans” through social media and turn them into paying customers. - August 31, 2013 - Etech, Inc.
Bicycle Art Salon to Host Spokeland Bike Co-Op Sept. 20
Slimm Buick and Justine tenZeldam, of the Bicycle Art Salon, will be holding their monthly meeting Friday, September 20, 2013 from 7-10pm in Oakland, CA. Must RSVP to reserve space by contacting the organizers via phone or text at 510-230-8270. The October Salon will feature Rock Paper Scissors... - August 31, 2013 - Bicycle Art Salon
Spirit Airlines Takes Off with Engage Play Frequent Flyer Game Platform
Engage Play Technologies Provides Miles Based Prize & Reward Play for FREE SPIRIT™ members. - August 30, 2013 - engage play technologies
South African Wines, Including the Wines of Golf Legend Retief Goosen, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
The wines of golf legend Retief Goosen will be showcased at the 8th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 14th & 15th 2013 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival invites wine lovers, foodies and families to learn about South Africa through this two day... - August 30, 2013 - Grayhaven Winery
Film Production to Begin on the Life of the Hare Krishna Movement’s Founder, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
ISKCON Cinema, in association with the Vedic Community Foundation (VCF) will produce the Documentary Feature Film, ACHARYA—One Who Teaches by Example. - August 30, 2013 - Vedic Community Foundation, Inc
Casting Hub Actor Signs with Seven Model and Talent Agency
CASTINGHUB member, Logan Stephens, signs with Florida's Seven Model and Talent Agency. - August 30, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Bristol Bay Photography Exhibit Opens in Anchorage. Accompanying Silent Auction to Benefit Trustees for Alaska and Its Bristol Bay Efforts.
A collection of images captured in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska by Anchorage photographer Carl Johnson is being exhibited at Snow City Café in downtown Anchorage for the month of September 2013. Drawn from over 24,000 images captured during three years of fieldwork on a book project... - August 29, 2013 - Arctic Light Gallery & Excursions
New Online Dating Site Launches for Gluten-Free Singles
GlutenFreeSingles.com Connects Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant Individuals Seeking a Partner with Similar Health Goals and Lifestyle. - August 29, 2013 - GlutenFreeSingles.com
PecPop Player Pops Terry Crews’ Abs to Users’ Music
Symbolic Web Media announces a new mobile application starring the legendary, muscle-popping master, Terry Crews. The PecPop Player is now available on both iTunes and Google/Android platforms. - August 29, 2013 - Symbolic Web Media
New Production Company Brandon Street Films Has Announced an 9-Picture Film Slate, Beginning with "The Disappearance of Dinosaur Stan"
Brandon Street Films is in advanced development with a number of projects including, The Disappearance of Dinosaur Stan, written and directed by Gordon Michaels, based on the book, "The Disappearance of Dinosaur Sue," by Joseph Kchodl and Wendy Caszatt - Allen. Other projects in the script stages of development include the Detroit based heist drama, "Overtime," written by Gordon Michaels, "One Way Ticket," and the comedy, Harold Undercover, a sequel to the critically acclaimed, Unbeatable Harold - August 28, 2013 - Brandon Street Films
Steven Bauer Leads Intriguing New Drama Series with Vida Guerra & Julio Iglesias, Jr. -- Hacienda Heights -- Saturday Nights on Mega TV
Acting Icon Steven Bauer, Music Superstar Julio Iglesias Jr., and Sex Symbol Vida Guerra team up with a Stellar Supporting Cast for the First Ever Bilingual Telenovela Epic TV Drama Series – “Hacienda Heights” - August 28, 2013 - Hacienda Heights
Casting Hub Model Signs with USA Models
CASTINGHUB member, Kayla Williams, has signed with USA Models. - August 28, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
SpinTrips Gives It Away with Las Vegas Promo
Spin, Win, and Play this new free iPad app, and you will receive items and services provided by the very Best of Las Vegas who list and deliver their amazing products. Now everyone can participate in the 4 billion dollar per year Promotions Pie that all companies use to promote hotels, airfares, car rentals, activities, shows, spas, restaurants, and much, much, more. Keep playing for bigger and better prizes. - August 27, 2013 - RTNTRUE, LLC
"The Saratov Approach" to Open in Utah Theatres Wednesday, October 9
Three Coin Productions announces the release of "The Saratov Approach" on Wednesday, October 9. The film is pending an MPAA rating, but is expected to receive a PG-13 rating for dramatic elements. "The Saratov Approach" will screen at Megaplex Theatres and Cinemark Theatres... - August 27, 2013 - Three Coin Productions
Celtic Casino Expands European Reach with British Pounds
Celtic Casino has recently introduced British Pounds to the list of currencies offered for European players. Players can now choose between Euros and British Pounds when creating an account. - August 27, 2013 - CelticCasino.com
Geoff Notkin Named New Host of "STEM Journals" TV Series
Geoff Notkin, who starred for three seasons on the Science Channel television series Meteorite Men, has been selected to serve as the new host of the Cox 7 TV series STEM Journals. A production of the award-winning team at Cox Creative Studios, STEM Journals is a fast-paced educational program... - August 27, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
First Anniversary of Lucky Compiler - an Online Anthology of Art & Photography
On September, 2013, Lucky Compiler will celebrate its first anniversary. Nearly a hundred articles have been published during this period featuring artists from twenty six countries. The list includes Susan Clinard, Jean Haines, Claudio Edinger, Brooke Shaden to name a few. - August 27, 2013 - Lucky Compiler
David A Arnold Signs on as Writer for New Kelsey Grammer / Martin Lawerence Show on FX
David A Arnold., veteran comedian and TV writer joins FX show starring Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence. - August 26, 2013 - Manor House Entertainment
BossGame ENT. Presents T2dMusic
BossGame Ent. has merged with top producers and artists in the industry to introduce T2dMusic, Amil, Knaune and other well know artists from around the Greater Los Angeles area who will be featured on the debut single and album Trail and Error from bgemusic.com. Twitter.com @steve2street Videos... - August 26, 2013 - BossGame ENT.
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Celebrates 5 Years of Successful Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts
On August 26th, 2008 Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa received and successfully safeguarded their first sea turtle nest. Much to the delight of staff and guests, in October of the same year, a mandate was passed internally to initiate nightly patrols of the entire Cabo San Lucas Bay. Now,... - August 26, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Helen Darras, Licensor and Producer for a Dark Horse Comics Graphic Novel to Appear at the 2013 Cardiff Film & Comic Con, Wales, Aug. 31 - Sept. 1
Helen Darras appearing as a guest, to promote a Dark Horse Comics science fiction graphic novel she produced for them, in Wales at the Inaugural 2013 Cardiff Film & Comic Con, August 31 - September 1. - August 26, 2013 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
Fabrizio™ and VIP Music Records Are Accepting Demos
The ever expanding Fabrizio™ and VIP Music Records empire, best known for the platform of live shows "EShows TV," launched their new Talent hunter campaign earlier this year. - August 26, 2013 - Fabrizio™
Markhoff & Mittman Sponsors Spirit Night for the Transit Workers Union Local 100 Night at Citi Field
Markhoff & Mittman is the proud sponsor for the Transit Union Workers Local 100 Night at Citi Field to be held Monday, August 26th at the Mets Game at Citi Field. As part of this sponsorship, 1,000 free tickets were given away to this game. - August 26, 2013 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Piano Solutions XXI Launches Million Dollar Piano
Introducing the Million Dollar New York Serenade Piano – the Crown Jewel of American Music. - August 25, 2013 - Piano Solutions XXI
Marvel Comics Available on DVD September 24th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Marvel Comics available September 24, 2013. This fascinating documentary looks at the success of Marvel Comics in both the US and UK, accounting for more than half of all comic book sales. Their superheroes, including Captain America, Spiderman and... - August 25, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Tintin: Inside Hergé’s Cartoon Archives Available on DVD September 24th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Tintin: Inside Hergé’s Cartoon Archives available September 24, 2013. In 1929, a young Belgian cartoonist, Georges Remi, better known as Hergé, created a character called Tintin, who has become one of the most popular comic strip... - August 25, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Elaine Stritch at Liberty Available on DVD September 24th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Elaine Stritch at Liberty available September 24, 2013. Elaine Stritch at Liberty, the Broadway legend’s one-woman show, triumphed in New York and won a 2002 Tony Award. This double-Emmy-winning taping was made when she later took London by... - August 25, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The First Interactive Caribbean Carnival Magazine Highlighting the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival in Toronto
Caribbean Commerce Magazine launches first multimedia carnival experience on the iPad and Android tablets. 80 colorful pictures, 15 mins of exciting video and key interviews. Download Today. - August 24, 2013 - Caribbean Commerce Magazine Inc
Lovely Vixen an Online Retailer of Lingerie and Costumes Launches a Special Promotion to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
LovelyVixen.com an online boutique featuring costumes and lingerie wants women to feel great about getting sexy this Halloween. To further support breast cancer awareness and research, Lovely Vixen will donate a percentage of each purchase to the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center. - August 23, 2013 - Lovely Vixen
The Perils of Writing Erotic Fiction
Penelope Pan, a comic erotic satire with dark overtones, was meant to serve as a metaphor about terrorism and the abuse of women and minorities. Trouble is the author was unprepared for the reception the book got. - August 22, 2013 - Penelope Pan
Serealities Announces Launch of New Serial Stories Website
Serealities.com vote to change the story. Serealities announces launch of new serial stories website. - August 22, 2013 - LTLW, LLC
Brick Houz Presents "The Happy Mommy Hustle" a Web Series About a Working Mom and a Stay-at-Home Mom
Brick Houz Productions is releasing episodes of its new fictional comedy series “The Happy Mommy Hustle” (formerly titled “Mom Enough For Ya?!”) on YouTube now. Episodes can be seen on the dedicated channel, youtube.com/thehappymommyhustle - August 22, 2013 - Brick Houz Productions
Black Transmen, Inc. Held Its 1st Trans Awareness Summer T-Shirt Campaign Offering All Artists the Opportunity to Submit Their Talent for T-Shirt Designs
Winner Announced: Congratulations to Mr. Mick Rose as the Grand Prize Winner of the BTMI 2013 T-Shirt Design Contest. Black Transmen, Inc is happy to announce that they have selected the T-Shirt Design entry "Black Power Fist." - August 22, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Arrowhead Grill Gives Nod to 1976 “Judgment of Paris” with August Wine Tasting
Monthly Wine Club Event Will Feature Selections from France and Napa Valley on August 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. - August 21, 2013 - Arrowhead Grill
Xanadu Catalina 5K Health & Wellness Festival September 20th-22nd 2013 – Santa Catalina Island Benefiting the Outdoor Discovery School Foundation
Two Harbors in Catalina Island will be the home of Xanadu, the 5K Health and Fitness Festival. Between 1500 and 3000 participants are projected to experience this weekend adventure that promotes physical fitness, well-being, community and the non profit, Outdoor Discovery School Foundation. - August 21, 2013 - Xanadu Catalina
CASTINGHUB Actress Signs with Page Parkes Talent Agency
For a young actress, or anyone that is dreaming of being a star in show business, it is an enormous accomplishment to be able sign with a talent agency, especially one as well known and successful as Page Parkes. That’s just what CASTINGHUB member, and Houston resident, Claire Skivington did. - August 21, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Meet Paparazit - Real-Time User Generated News, Photos and Location Update About Celebrities
Each year more and more people consume real-time news straight from their smartphones and tablets. In an estimated 3$ billion market just in the U.S and over 500 million consumers worldwide who follow and consume news and gossip about celebrities on a daily basis, the consumers experience is still... - August 21, 2013 - paparazit
Hooten Broadcasting Premieres “The Daly Download With Carson Daly - This Week's Top 30" on KUNK - The Skunk FM
Carson Daly's Show will be part of the The Skunk FM Saturday schedule premiering, August 24 from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. The show features four hours of great music, and exclusive interviews with the biggest and brightest names in music, hosted by one of our most influential music personalities - Carson Daly. - August 20, 2013 - Getting To Know You
AmpleHarvest.org and Gardener’s Supply Company Launch “Pledge-A-Veg” Photo Contest
Opportunity for a gardener donating food to a nearby food pantry to win a $300 gift certificate from Gardener’s Supply Company. - August 20, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Gene Simmons Join Jon Lovitz on August 23rd Live for "Lovitz or Leavitz" Vodcast Series
Comedian Jon Lovitz welcomes Gene Simmons to the Jon Lovitz Vodcast Network with “Lovitz or Leavitz” Vodcast Live at Universal Studios CityWalk on August 23. - August 19, 2013 - Jon Lovitz Vodcast Network
Lawrence History Live at Bread and Roses Festival
Within the Festival, Lawrence History Live, the speakers' tent, invites visitors to hear speakers present their insights on labor and the city past and present. People attending the Festival can ask questions and join in for a lively conversation. - August 19, 2013 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee
Author to Release Near-Future Action Thriller
2018: An Uncivil War, the new breakout novel by local author Phil Sanderson, will be released as an e-book Sept. 2, 2013 on Amazon Kindle for $2.99. Sanderson wrote all 29 chapters (comprising four parts) of the novel as a result of the many attacks upon the 2nd Amendment by various Americans. The... - August 19, 2013 - Phil Sanderson