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Irish Games Company Launches Texas Ask’Em Poker
Last week saw Irish company OteetO Ltd. launch a new form of poker with the much anticipated Texas Ask’Em Poker on Facebook at the Social Gaming Summit in Berlin, Germany. Texas Ask’Em Poker ingeniously combines poker with trivia to create a great new poker game with a big difference... - May 29, 2012 - OteetO Ltd
Couples Resorts and the Issa Trust Foundation Host Amy Roloff Star of TLC’s "Little People, Big World" Tours Hospitals in Jamaica
Amy Roloff, who stars in the longest running reality TV show on The Learning Channel (TLC), “Little People, Big World,” visited Jamaica this week as the guest of Couples Resorts and its non-profit organization, Issa Trust Foundation. Accompanying her on the trip was Lisa Dixon, Vice President of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation (ARCF) and Diane Pollard, President of the Issa Trust Foundation. - May 29, 2012 - Issa Trust Foundation
Yukon Learning Launches the Extreme Course Makeover Blog
Yukon Learning is proud to announce the launch of its new blog from Ron Price, "Extreme Course Makeover." - May 29, 2012 - Yukon Group Inc
Death of a Female Musical Giant Debbie Thompson of New Black Music.net
Vocalist and Bassist Debra Debbie Thompson dies suddenly and tragically. - May 27, 2012 - New Black Music.net
Daring New Approach to College Student Tours: Third Wave Digital Delivers for YHC
On Friday May 11, 2012 Third Wave Digital announced the launch of the new virtual student tour for Young Harris College. - May 26, 2012 - Third Wave Digital
Geeknation Celebrates (Beta) Launch at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
GeekNation and Wizard World, Inc., will celebrate the launch of GeekNation.com with a star-studded party on Saturday, June 2, at the Field House in Philadelphia. The event is part of Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 31 - June 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. - May 26, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Empex Watertoys® Inaugurates a New Terrace Spraypark
Empex Watertoys® has added another terrace spraypark in Singapore at the Changi Mall. Space being at a premium, shopping malls in Singapore are using all available real estate to add new attractions to draw customers. Terraces and rooftops, once unused spaces, are now utilized for creative... - May 26, 2012 - Empex Watertoys
Big Island GLBT Pride Festival Announced for July in Kona
Announcing the 2012 Big Island Pride Festival, Sunday July 22nd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at Kamakahonu Beach/Ahu’ena Heiau (the Luau Grounds of Courtyard at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel). After an absence of several years this island-wide event once again brings together the Big... - May 25, 2012 - Big Island Pride Festival
Meet Author of The Fairytale Keeper Series Andrea Cefalo
On the eve of the highly anticipated Snow White and The Huntsman, Young Adult Author Andrea Cefalo presents her own unique twist on Grimm's fairy tales. - May 25, 2012 - Scarlet Primrose Press
"Relic of the Damned," a Two Volume Horror Thriller Published by Barren Hill Publishing, Hits Amazon in Kindle Format for Free This Holiday Weekend – Sat. - Monday
T. A. Bradley, a U.S. Army Veteran, releases his two volume horror/thriller, "Relic of the Damned: The Coming and Carpe Noctem," eBook editions for free this weekend on Amazon. Both Vol. I and Vol. II will be available for free beginning Saturday 26th Thu Monday 28th. - May 25, 2012 - Barren Hill Publishing
Marketing on the Web Celebrates Milestone
Marketing on the Web, LLC (MOTW) is pleased to announce that it is celebrating its fifth year in business. - May 25, 2012 - Marketing on the Web
Audio4fun Continues Backing Karaokaholics
Audio4fun's free Video Karaoke Maker, along with the large weekly updated song library, has continuously earned visitor’s interests, as it helps karaoke lovers create and enjoy their own works. - May 25, 2012 - AVSoft Corp.
Fireworks Art Emporium Introduces the Wild Thang Party Bus Service to the DMV
Learn how your brand can take advantage of a unique opportunity to gain constant public exposure in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area by teaming up with Fireworks Art Emporium. - May 25, 2012 - Fireworks Art Emporium
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of D1672 B.B. King Live at Nick's and D4072 the Montreux Dream/The B.B. King Montreux Workshop Now Available on DVD
B.B. King Live at Nick's and The Montreux Dream/The B.B. King Montreux Workshop Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of D1672 B.B. King Live at Nick's and D4072 The Montreux Dream/The B.B. King Montreux Workshop now available on DVD. At the age of 12 in 1937 B.B. King bought his first... - May 25, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
"Kids Day" Activities Highlight Sunday, June 3, at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
Special "Kids Day" programming at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con on June 3 includes face painting, superhero improv, arts & crafts, mascots, costume contests, "kid-friendly" artists and celebrities and more. - May 25, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
WinADay Casino's New Joker's Tricks is Another Big-Screen Slot Game Featuring Free Spins
WinADayCasino.com has just launched another one of its eye-popping, full-screen, one-of-a-kind casino games. This one’s called Joker’s Tricks. It’s a 5 reel slots game with 20 paylines and a Free Spins bonus feature activated by the player. A Joker’s Tricks slots tournament with a prize pool of over $8000 continues until May 27th. - May 25, 2012 - WinADay Casino
Studying English as a Second Language? Try These Bilingual Books Free on Kindle.
Author is offering Free Kindle downloads of bilingual children's books. - May 24, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Xclaimed Ministries Helping the Community
Over 100 children received free toys and 10 children won brand new bicycles. The ministry provides these free events as part of its main outreach. Everyone in attendance receives a free cooked meal which consists of a cheeseburger, bag of chips and bottled water. - May 24, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
The British Virgin Islands Partners with the Island of the Month Club for 2013
The Island of the Month Club continues to expand its exotic island partnerships. Beginning in 2013, the Island of the Month Club and the BVI Tourism Board will be coordinating and delivering island events together to private yacht clubs across America. This new partnership works in the best... - May 24, 2012 - Island of the Month Club
Jungle Jumps Offers Inflatable Inspection Tips
Maintaining high quality, trouble-free equipment is a critical aspect to your inflatable business. Inspection regulations for inflatable equipment vary from state to state. Many states require large inflatable equipment be inspected and certified on a yearly, or more frequent, basis. A certified... - May 24, 2012 - Jungle Jumps
$172K Slot Games Jackpot WinADay Won by Young Mother on Maternity Leave - $8000 Free Slots Tournament Continues
Young mother on maternity leave won a $172,320 progressive jackpot at WinADayCasino.com the other day. Jody K. was playing the new Enchanted Gems slot game when she hit the jackpot at the popular all slot games and video poker site. WinADay’s $8000 Joker’s Tricks free slots tournament continues until May 27th. Every day until then, the player with the highest score that day will win $300. - May 24, 2012 - WinADay Casino
Coming Soon to DVD: America's Quadruple Threat Performer Ephraim M. Sykes in "Leave It On The Floor"
Musician, singer, actor and accomplished dancer, Ephraim M. Sykes stars in Leave It On The Floor available in stores and online August 2012. - May 24, 2012 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator to Open Office in Danang Due to Increased Demand for Luxury Tours
Danang has a growing range of tourist facilities which is contributing to the growth of Danang as a tourism hub. To capitalize on this trend, Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com). has just opened a new Danang office to meet increased luxury tour. This office will open on June 1, 2012. - May 23, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Hollywood Gives Back with Goodwork's Make a Difference for 2012 Dream Prom Project
The Generosity of designers Jessica Mc Clintock, Tadashi Shoji, La Femme Fashion, Shiekh shoes & Beverly Hills premier services of Hands On Spa, Batia & Aleeza salon and Napoleon Perdis Academy allow select Students from Fairfax High, Class of 2012 to live out their Dream Prom. - May 23, 2012 - Goodwork(s) Make A Difference.com
MTR Gaming Group Receives Permanent Ohio Gaming License
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that it has satisfied all conditions of the Ohio Lottery’s conditional license and has received its permanent license to install and operate video lottery terminals (“VLTs”) at its Scioto Downs racetrack in Columbus, Ohio. - May 23, 2012 - MTR
Meditations of Nature at the Pierce Ball Gallery Opens June 2
"Art of Line & Texture" featuring meditations of nature through digitally altered photography by Jacquelyn S. Wong, opens at the Pierce Ball Gallery in Stamford, Connecticut for June 2012. - May 23, 2012 - Pierce Ball Gallery
Open Minds Production Launches New Webseries Spacing Out! Exploring Space, Ufos and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Spacing Out! a weekly webseries airs every Friday on OpenMinds.tv/spacingout. - May 23, 2012 - Open Minds Production
Statement from Duane and Beth Chapman Re "Dog the Bounty Hunter"
A statement on the media reports re the cancellation of "Dog the Bounty Hunter." - May 22, 2012 - Duane and Beth Chapman
A Inspirational and Environmental Childrens Book Written by a New Author Janis Pacileo
The following is a excerpt: Not very long ago there was a oil spill in the Louisiana Gulf if you didn't know, and a little scared shrimp her name was Flo. Terrible things were happening to the Earth and Flo was with child and about to give birth. Flo and her husband Tide swam to the little guppy hospital side by side. The baby was ready the Dr. was waiting this was the day they we're all anticipating then it was time it was all said and done The Doctor said Flo you and Tide have a son. - May 22, 2012 - Janis Pacileo
"Ten Men on the Field" - New Short Film Examines Pro Baseball
Baseball is one of the oldest and most traditional American sports in history. In 1947, during the Civil Rights movement, it proved that integration could work and black people could compete with whites with class, skill, and dignity. Now, experience the game America knows and loves in a completely different way. Writer and director, Scott Essman and Visionary Cinema hits a homerun in telling a creative, fictional, smart story about top executives trying to change the rules of the game itself. - May 22, 2012 - Visionary Cinema
Mango Madness Skin Care, Inc. Launches Skin Care Site Featuring Products without Parabens
Mango Madness Skin Care has launched a new website for products manufactured with no harmful chemicals such as parabens. - May 22, 2012 - Mango Madness Skin Care
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) Presents the Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival and the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, May 25-27, 2012
The 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival, the culminating event of Mele Mei 2012 - a month-long celebration of Hawaii's music, will take place May 25-27, at the Hawaii Convention Center, and includes unique music industry-related workshops and the prestigious 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. - May 22, 2012 - The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts
The Power of Performance Seminar Hosted by Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Grammy winning arranger and composer David Campbell to deliver seminar at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville on June 4, 2012 about the basics of success in the music industry. - May 22, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
RPI Launches Personalization Storefront and New Line of Customizable Pet Print Products
New Technology Platform Brings Innovative Mass Customization Products to Help Retailers Extend their Existing Brand and Unlock Consumer Creativity. - May 21, 2012 - RPI
"Bared to You," the Self-Published Erotic Fiction eBook Sensation by Sylvia Day, Now a Berkley Books Title
On May 24, 2012, Berkley Books will take over the publication of author Sylvia Day's New York Times and USA Today bestselling self-published novel "Bared to You," releasing a slightly revised eBook edition, complete with brand-new cover art. On June 12, 2012, Berkley will publish a trade paperback edition of the book. - May 21, 2012 - Sylvia Day
Ronald Reagan’s Blood to Auction
A vial containing dried blood residue from Ronald Reagan will auction in May. - May 20, 2012 - Paul Fraser Collectibles
The Island Of The Month Club Gives Private Yacht & Country Clubs Something to Party About
In an industry that has been looking for new ways to increase membership, the Island of the Month Club brings life back to the party in more ways than one. Providing everything from monthly events to high-end glossy island magazines, the Island of the Month Club delivers fun, excitement and a fantastic party everyone can enjoy... especially the private clubs. - May 19, 2012 - Island of the Month Club
James Dean Signed Yearbook Page to Auction
A signed page from James Dean's yearbook will auction this May. - May 19, 2012 - Paul Fraser Collectibles
LGN Entertainment, Parent Company of Veal-Steen Music Publishing, Announces Partnership with Queen Patra and Label +Plus Entertainment
Patra, The Queen of Dancehall, releases her much-anticipated new single, “Come Ova” featuring Delus. The single will be available everywhere on June 12th through LGN Entertainment / +Plus Entertainment. - May 18, 2012 - Veal-Steen Music Publishing
1,000,000+ Visitors in 30 Days - Social Marketing Avengers Partner with NoDepositCasinoOnline.com to Reverse Engineer Social Elements
1,000,000+ visitors in 30 days! Superheroes of the online casino industry partner with NoDepositCasinoOnline.com to look at out of the box ways to better engage players via social media. Facebook Like this, Tweet that, Pinterest this, Google+ that... Social media overload is killing marketing... - May 17, 2012 - NoDepositCasinoOnline.com
CD "Elegante" from Susan Palma-Nidel w/ Guests Branford Marsalis, Leo Amuedo, Chico Pinheiro, Cyro Baptista and More
Elegante features compositions by Ivan Lins, Pablo Ziegler, Paquito d’Rivera, Heitor Villa Lobos, Agustin Barrios and Quique Sinesi. The recording is a cohesive, yet diverse journey through various musical genres from South America and the Caribbean including Brazilian MPB, Nuevo Tango and Cuban Son all performed expertly with a classical sensibility, a recording of rare beauty and virtuosity that will inspire listeners to cry, laugh and dance. - May 17, 2012 - Susan Palma-Nidel
DearATL Makes the Dirty South Something More Than Chicken and Waffles
Atlanta’s newest critics, DearATL, produce all Southern reviews with no hospitality. - May 17, 2012 - dearATL
Psychic Readings with Gimel - Free Psychic Network Receives 2012 Best of Binghamton Award
Psychic Readings With Gimel - Free Psychic Network has been selected for the 2012 Best of Binghamton Award in the Psychics category by the Binghamton Award Program. - May 16, 2012 - Free Psychic Network
The 2011-2012 Chambie Awards for Television Are Here
Sandcastle Publishing in association with Chambers Stevens is proud to announce the Chambie Award winners for 2011-2012. The Chambie Awards are awards given to young actors and actresses under the age of 18 that excel in their craft. Best Actor in Television: 1. Max Burkholder - Parenthood 2. - May 16, 2012 - the Chambie Awards
GCB Fans "Petition" for Salvation
Fans of the popular television series "GCB" have rallied to save the show after Fridays shocking announcement of its cancellation. Through an online petition at SaveGCB.com, fans have wrangled up a Texas size 27,000+ signatures in less than 92 hours. 10,000 signatures were collection in... - May 16, 2012 - Randy Bragdon, Inc.
Pennsylvania Rapper Cadet Releases Solar Systella Mixtape
PA emcee set to satisfy fans with his debut. - May 15, 2012 - Cadet
Oklahoma Queen Takes Throne at Palace Istanbul by Storm
While 007, cast and his crew are filming all around Istanbul today, preparations are underway for a royal evening. - May 15, 2012 - Demetra George
Sunset Walk & Shop
An event featuring Food Trucks, Fashion Trucks, and 20 of LA's emerging artists and designers. Join hundreds of Los Angeles's most fashion-forward men and women for a Sunday afternoon of dream shopping on the Sunset Strip, featuring the latest in fashion, beauty and emerging trends, great music, giveaways, and a bloggers lounge. - May 15, 2012 - Walk and shop group
Christopher Columbus Book Becomes Overnight Sensation in Poland
"Kolumb. Historia nieznana" (Columbus. Unknown History) published by REBIS in Poland is Manuel Rosa’s fourth biography book on Christopher Columbus and it is taking Poland by storm, it is all the buzz on the Polish internet discussions. - May 15, 2012 - Association Cristovao Colon
Huntsville Museum to Present The Red Clay Survey with 80 Works by 61 Artists Representing 10 Southern States
The Huntsville Museum of Art is pleased to present "The Red Clay Survey: 2012 Exhibition of Contemporary Southern Art," which opens to the public Sunday, May 20. Red Clay Survey is a recurring juried exhibition open to established and emerging artists in 11 Southern states. In its 11th presentation, it will be on view through September 16, 2012. - May 14, 2012 - Huntsville Museum of Art