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Michael Segedy Raises a Daring Question: How Far Are Internet Groups Like Anonymous Willing to Go to Address Human Rights Abuses?
Michael Segedy's thriller, EMMA: Emergent Movement of Militant Anarchists focuses on a couple of young hacktivists, both former members of the internet freedom fighters group Anonymous, (one of them an ex-black ops officer), breaking away and creating a militant group committed to social change. But social change precipitated by acts of violence against CEOs of major corporations responsible for crimes against humanity. - March 20, 2013 - Michael Segedy
Jeff Macauley Sings Norman Gimbel at NYC's Don't Tell Mama Saturday, March 30th at 7:30pm, Presented by Cabaret Obscura
Jeff Macauley sings the lyrics of Norman Gimbel in "It Was Me." Norman Gimbel wrote the words to Girl From Ipanema, Sway, Killing Me Softly With His Song, the theme to Wonder Woman and many other pop standards of the last 60 years. Jeff Macauley is a Backstage Magazine's Bistro Award winning singer specializing in classic American Pop of the last 80 years. - March 20, 2013 - Cabaret Obscura
REVEL Boutique Features Local Artist Ashleigh Carter in Old Town, Alexandria
REVEL hosts opening reception to welcome Hello Spring, Illustrations by Ashleigh Carter. - March 20, 2013 - REVEL
Ancient Japanese Warriors Come to the Rescue in Intertops Casino's New "Ninja Star" Slot
It’s another busy week in the NHL as Bulldog777.com rolls out yet another bet refund offer, NHL Shoutout Cash Back. To ease the pain of losing when it comes down to one final shot, Bulldog777 is now refunding any NHL bet (up to £/€/$50) lost in a shootout. Bulldog recently announced that it would give Football Late Goal Refunds and they refund losing point-spread NBA bets if the game goes for longer than 48 minutes. - March 20, 2013 - Intertops Casino, Poker and Sportsbook
Thomas Pink Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Thomas Pink is proud to announce their partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 101st anniversary of the gift of trees from the City of Tokyo, Japan. To commemorate the festival Thomas Pink has curated the official tie selection of the National... - March 19, 2013 - Thomas Pink
CBS Survivor Star Hits Bestseller Book List
Reality Star's new book hits Top 300 among Amazon's 100,000 Action-Adventure paperbacks as TV Show Survivor rolls on to big ratings. - March 19, 2013 - CPSWorks
Wizard of Oz Ballet
It’s The Charlotte Youth Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz performance at the Knight Theater! - March 18, 2013 - Charlotte Youth Ballet
Travel Deemed More Important Than Marriage & Starting a Family
New survey draws connection between happiness and travelling. - March 18, 2013 - G Adventures
Underwords Press Presents Futuredaze: An Anthology of YA Science Fiction
Underwords Press announces Futuredaze: An Anthology of YA science Fiction, edited by Hannah Strom-Martin & Erin Underwood. Futuredaze includes 33 original short stories and poems that spark the imagination, twist the heart, and make you yearn for the possibilities of a world yet to come. Reflecting the ideals set forth by science fiction icons, Futuredaze challenges the imagination with young adult fiction that embraces the idea of What If? Email editor@underwordspress.com for a review PDF copy. - March 17, 2013 - Underwords Press
Hey Snails to Join Industry Luminaries at Game Developers Conference 2013
Independent game developer Hey Snails Inc. to take part in "the world’s largest game industry event"; industry giants Blizzard Entertainment, Zynga, Ubisoft, among other participants. - March 17, 2013 - Hey Snails Inc.
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Meredith Pardue : "This Cloud"
Contemporary Artist Premieres New Works in Houston, Texas. - March 16, 2013 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Red Flush Casino Player Wins a Million in a Week
Red Flush Casino player RI won more than a million on Burning Desire last week. - March 16, 2013 - Red Flush Online Casino
Jungle Jumps Offers Tips for Competing in an Inflatable Rental Price War
In the commercial inflatable industry businesses have long employed tactics of driving out the competition by dropping their price to a point so low that they may actually be losing money for each sale. While hard on your profit margin, this tactic has more of a long-term effect, as the inflatable... - March 16, 2013 - Jungle Jumps
Project Runway Star Mondo & Museum Director Dadone to Choose Artists in Residence for Colorado Masterminds
Mondo Guerra of Project Runway notoriety and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Executive Director David Dadone will select and award 2 artists for artist residency. - March 15, 2013 - Powerhaüs Studio
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Roi James: "Duality"
Contemporary Artist Has Solo Show Debut in Dallas, Texas - March 15, 2013 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Artists Welcome
Poets, composers, singer/songwriters, comedians, award-winning ensemble COPUS in a live Artist Showcase every First Friday of the month. - March 15, 2013 - Copus Multimedia LLC
Ric Drasin Interviews Actress Dawna Lee Heising on ActorsE Chat
Pepper Jay and John Michael Ferrari’s Chat Show on Actors Entertainment Features Heising’s Acting Career and Recent Roles. - March 15, 2013 - Eye on Entertainment
2013 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival: A Cultural Feast
San Francisco’s colorful Japanese quarter will burst into full bloom on the weekends of April 13-14 and 20-21, 2013, when members of Northern California’s Japanese American community gather to present their 46th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. - March 14, 2013 - Sakura Matsuri Inc.
Integral Ballet in Merrick Reveals Expanded Studio Space at March 9th Ribbon Cutting
Integral Ballet, a non-profit ballet school and pre-professional training company in Merrick recently launched an expanded second studio for their corps de ballet rehearsals, adult classes, special needs classes, and to enhance the schedule of professional-track and recreational classes for students. - March 14, 2013 - Integral Ballet
Visual Arts Entertainment Takes on a New Role
Production company Visual Arts Entertainment, best known for the number one box office hit, "Gridiron Gang" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson launches management arm to the Los Angeles based shingle adding Christos Vasilopoulos, costar of Cinemax’s new Alan Ball series, “Banshee” to their roster. - March 14, 2013 - Visual Arts Entertainment
College Basketball Conference Tourneys All Over America This Month Feature Future NBA Stars
March Madness has begun with college basketball conference championship tourneys all over America this week. Intertops is offering American college basketball fans a 20% March Madness deposit bonus, hosting a $25,000 Bracket Contest and giving $50 Free Bets. - March 14, 2013 - Intertops Casino, Poker and Sportsbook
Crystal Spin Casino Unveils New "Lost Gems of Brussels" Slot Game -- $100,000 Spring Slots Tournament Starts Soon
Crystal Spin Casino’s new Lost Gems of Brussels slot game takes players on a worldwide manhunt for precious gems that disappeared in Brussels giving players chances to win big along the way. Details of the $100,000 Spring Tournament will be announced later this month. - March 14, 2013 - Crystal Spin Casino
Casting Hub Gives Hope to an Aspiring Actor
As a commercial networking service, Casting Hub assists actors, models and entertainment industry professionals find work and achieve their goals. - March 14, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Noted Steampunk Thriller "PROGRESS" Announces New Fundraising Campaign
The official teaser video for the 10-episode webseries PROGRESS was released in November 2012 and has been garnering much attention through blogs, magazines, podcasts, Twitter and Facebook. PROGRESS just launched an Indiegogo campaign to help raise funds for production on the whole series. In this... - March 13, 2013 - Progress the Webseries
New Album Release for The Remus Tucker Band - The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans
The Remus Tucker Band has just released their new album "The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans." - March 13, 2013 - Remus Tucker, LLC
Susan Eckert of LIBoudoirPhotography First Long Island Boudoir Photographer to Offer Complementary Art of Posing Classes
Boudoir photographer Susan Eckert emphasizes her ongoing commitment to enhance every women’s self-esteem regardless of shape, size, color or age. Perks include complementary Art of Posing classes held monthly. - March 13, 2013 - LIBoudoirPhotography
Beverly Bond Headlines Jon Quick Select's 4th Annual Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards
On Friday, March 22, 2013, Jon Quick Select honors 7 oustanding rising female stars of color in another star studded edition of Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards, the ultimate fundraising party. In its 4th year of existence, along with honoring our "Heroines," they will be presenting Black Girls Rock Inc. Founder, DJ Beverly Bond, with their inaugural "Iconic Sister" Award! All proceeds go to the Hip Hop Loves Foundation. www.hiphoploves.com - March 13, 2013 - Jon Quick Select
STOMP Out Bullying Named a FOX Sports Supports 2013 Charity Partner
Launches Public Service Campaign Featuring Top Celebrity Athletes - March 13, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Mr. Wrong to Mr. Right: 10 Super Successful Strategies to Dating with Confidence After Divorce or Breakup
A unique free Telesummit Interview Series directed toward women who want to date good men after divorce or relationship breakup will air online starting March 18th. It features 10 dating coaches and other experts in divorce recovery, dating, and looking and feeling one's best. - March 12, 2013 - Judith Joshel
The Second Annual Take Two Film Festival in New York City Set for April 5-7 Following Postponement Due to Sandy
Three-day festival will feature 56 independent films from 14 countries at the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village. - March 12, 2013 - Take Two Film Festival
New Search Engine “Adoption Families” Makes Finding Adoption Situations Easy
The website AdoptionFamilies.org, sponsored by open adoption agency Independent Adoption Center, helps pregnant women find home study approved adoptive families from all over the United States. - March 12, 2013 - Independent Adoption Center
The AppliancesConnection Electrolux Premium Kitchen Package Giveaway
AppliancesConnection.com, since 1995 your best connection for all your home appliance and furniture needs, today announced the Appliances Connection Electrolux Premium Kitchen Package Giveaway. It may be a mouthful of a name, but it’s a mouthful of a prize, too!.One lucky winner will win a complete 4-piece Electrolux Stainless Kitchen Suite, their choice of gas or electric. - March 11, 2013 - AppliancesConnection
Religion's Greatest Secret Exposed in Shadow of Light, a Challenging Memoir That Will Split the World of Religion Wide Open. Let the War Begin.
Shadow of Light, a passionate and controversial debut novel by David David Kernan, dispels the dogma of organized religion and unveils the truth about mankind's innate link to the divine. - March 11, 2013 - DDKBooks
eHow.com and Demand Studios Present Healthy Food Chef and Pilates Expert Lee Cotton
Healthy Natural Food Chef and Pilates Instructor, Lee Cotton, is currently appearing in two eHow.com video series, produced by Demand Media and Demand Studios. - March 11, 2013 - Pilates And Your Palate LLC
FLM.TV Announces Its Latest Showcase of Indie Films During the SXSW Film Festival
Watch films from any device including PCs, laptops, tablets and smart phones. - March 11, 2013 - Bernard Group Communications
Christine Padovan – the Voice of a New Innovative Erotica Series: Entwined
Voice artist and audiobook narrator, Christine Padovan is the voice behind a new innovative romance/erotica series called "Entwined," which brings authors and fans together in one immersive experience. - March 10, 2013 - Christine Padovan
The Popular, Casino-Related Website, MyCasinoStrategy.com, Was Redesigned to Become More Useful and User-Friendly Than Ever
MyCasinoStrategy.com has launched a redesigned website (mycasinostrategy.com). This is the first redesign since 2009 and the aim of the redesign is to make the website even more useful and user-friendly than before. The redesign makes the website even more casino-strategy oriented, providing... - March 10, 2013 - MyCasinoStrategy.com
Holladay Productions Inc. Celebrates New Website and Career Milestones
A fresh new website promotes the voice-over talents of Lauren Holladay, a voice heard on the world stage and on the web. - March 10, 2013 - Voices.com
LuckyLiveCasino Celebrates 4th Anniversary
After four big years LuckyLiveCasino.com continues its reign as the final live casino destination for players looking for that special experience. Their unique offering of Live Dealer games keeps them the premier online casino destination available today. - March 09, 2013 - LuckyLiveCasino
Exciting New Website Directory for Thunder Bay: ThunderBayNightOut.com
ThunderBayNightOut.com has recently launched its website in Thunder Bay. ThunderBayNightOut.com is a one-stop on-line resource for all of Thunder Bay's dining, events, music, entertainment, bars, and accommodations. The locally owned and operated site is focused on highlighting local talent (musicans and bands) and community events. - March 09, 2013 - ThunderBayNightOut.com
Singer / Actress Lulu to Appear on PROFILES
PROFILES Host Mickey Burns interviews Singer and Actress Lulu, who has carved out a show business career that few can rival. - March 09, 2013 - Quest Media Entertainment, Inc
Nathan Fillion of "Serenity," "Firefly," "Castle," to Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 1-2
Actor Nathan Fillion, star of "Serenity," "Firefly," "Castle," will attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 1-2. He joins Stan Lee, Summer Glau, William Shatner, WWE® Superstars John Cena® and Daniel Bryan® at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. - March 09, 2013 - Fan Expo HQ
Bestselling and Award-Winning Author RJ Parker Releases Serial Killer Series Boxed Set (4 Books in 1)
"In this riveting box set, an award-winning author delves into the gritty, gruesome details of the most notorious serial killers to strike the United States, including the unidentified killers who may still be on the loose. This book is currently in the Top 20 paid list in 3 categories on Amazon including: Serial Killers, Murder and Mayhem and True Crime." - Dane Ladwig, Author - March 08, 2013 - RJ Parker Publishing, Inc.
Stephens Brings "Credence" to Film
Irish-American actor, model, writer and producer Richie Stephens announces the release of his latest short film. - March 08, 2013 - Richie Stephens
YesStyle.com and YesAsia.com Serve as Online Sponsors of Show 2013 World Live Tour – Over the Limit in Singapore
Online retailers YesStyle and YesAsia proudly served as Online Sponsors of Show 2013 World Live Tour – Over the Limit in Singapore. One of Asia's most famous pop acts, Show Luo staged the Singapore leg of his 2013 world tour on March 1 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Taiwan superstar delivered an exciting lineup of pop hits and dance performances to a packed audience that included the lucky winners of YesStyle and YesAsia's ticket giveaway contests. - March 07, 2013 - YesStyle
YesWalker.com Serves as a Sponsor of Handbag Happy Hour
YesWalker.com, a newly launched online retailer of women's contemporary shoes and bags, served as a sponsor of the Handbag Happy Hour held February 7 at Hudson Terrace in New York City. Proceeds from the affair will go to St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, a not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves over 4,000 children with special needs in the metropolitan New York area. - March 07, 2013 - YesStyle
Josh Hoke Releases Debut Album "Ghosts and Glory"
Josh Hoke delivers his highly anticipated debut album, “Ghosts and Glory,” available on Amazon.com, iTunes, and all major music sites. - March 07, 2013 - BentBeat Productions
WorldClips.TV Breaks the Stock Footage Business Model
"Our SD is still great stock footage, but we think it’s best future use is by cost-conscious independents who want to distribute their creations through video upload websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Blip and others. It’s also a great way for website designers to put some zip in their creations instead of using static still shots.” -Gary Isaacson, CEO-WorldClips.TV - March 06, 2013 - Isaacson Communications, Inc
New Credit Card Comparison Tool Available at WOWCreditCards.com
WOWCreditCards.com has released a new "Card Compare Tool" which allows consumers to compare credit card offers side-by-side. - March 06, 2013 - WOW! Credit Cards
Two Games Launch at Casino La Vida Today
Girls With Guns and Tiger Moon have arrived at last amongst much hype at Casino La Vida. - March 06, 2013 - Casino La Vida