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Trifecta Gallery Las Vegas Presents "Santa Monica"new Works by Robby Martin Better Known as Biscuit Street Preacher, May 3-25
For Trifecta Gallery’s exhibition of “Santa Monica” Robby Martin, who creates art under the name Biscuit Street Preacher, turns his steady artist’s gaze to a storied southern California town made famous for its popular fishing pier, amusement park and sprawling muscle beach. - April 29, 2012 - TRIFECTA GALLERY
Dan Vega Business Show on Television
Dan Vega, national business commentator and motivational speaker, has launched a new television show. "Tuesdays with Dan" is a talk show pertaining to business and personal wealth. Vega and his guests discuss new ideas ranging from how to start a business to the everyday household... - April 28, 2012 - Caribe Resort
Survival Strategies from Short Term Disasters to TEOTWAWKI Revealed
Prepperswillsurvive.com shares ideas about surviving from short term natural disasters to end-of-world doomsday possibilities. The author also insists that readers share some survival strategies against disasters. - April 28, 2012 - Prepperswillsurvive
"Adrianne Curry’s Super Fans" to Premiere on Stan Lee’s World of Heroes Youtube Channel
A New Series About Fans of Comics, Movies and Cosplay Seeks Fans To Feature On The Upcoming Season - April 27, 2012 - Viardo Artists
"Staying Safe" 1st Annual Out of School Summer Jam
Detroit Chief of Police Ralph L. Godbee, Jr. will be the Keynote speaker at "Staying Safe" 1st Annual Out of School Summer Jam and will be honored for his 25 years of Dedicated Service to the City of Detroit. - April 27, 2012 - Soaring Eagles Alternative
Debunky Aims to Civilize the Internet
DeBunky, a New York based startup, is hoping to change the landscape of online discussion by turning debating into a competitive game. - April 27, 2012 - Debunky.com
Bybor.com: New Social Network to be Launched This Month
On the 27th of April 2012, Bybor, a new social network that will change the web-aconomy, will be launched all over the World. Bybor was born for implementing a "Resource Redistribution System," following 3 directions. If the fundamental idea of Bybor will have success, more than the 70%... - April 27, 2012 - Bybor
Mother's Day Giveaway - $3,000
MothersDayCentral.com, the leading site on the Web for all things Mother's Day, today announced its "2012 Giveaway Gala." Top prize: $3,000. Additional prizes include three gourmet gift baskets, and free flowers. Five lucky winners in all. - April 26, 2012 - Mother's Day Central
Presque Isle Downs & Casino to Host NFL Draft Night with Fox Sports Radio (1330 AM)
Presque Isle Downs & Casino will host NFL Draft Night with Fox Sports Radio from 7-10 pm. this Thursday, April 26, in conjunction with Erie Beer. Featured guests include NFL prospect Randy Colling, Mercyhurst Head Football Coach Marty Schaetzele, Gannon University Athletic Director Mark... - April 26, 2012 - MTR
dotfriends Creates Virtual Dedication to Kony 2012 in Virtual Sudan
In honor of the Kony 2012 viral video which makes known the plight of the Sudanese and Ugandan people, the developers of dotfriends, a virtual world application in Facebook, have opened a virtual viewing and discussion area in virtual Sudan, where the Kony 2012 video will be played seven days a week 24 hours a day. - April 25, 2012 - Haveanew Ltd
Annual List of Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts Released by Leading Mother's Day Site
MothersDayCentral.com today announced the publication of its popular Best Mother's Day Gifts list for 2012. Mother's Day Central combines deep knowledge of the gifts marketplace, with a keen sensibility for what moms want, to produce their annual list of Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts. - April 24, 2012 - Mother's Day Central
Theme Park Construction Board Launched
Curious how the likes of Shanghai Disneyland, Paramount Park Spain, Universal Studios Korea, Universal Studios Moscow, Harry Potter and Avatar theme park expansions, Marine Life Park Singapore, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Dubailand, Six Flags Nigeria, Legoland Malaysia or Happyland Vietnam are... - April 24, 2012 - The Theme Park Guy
Teen Feminist Website Blacklisted as Occult and Pornography in Schools
Teen feminist website Mookychick Online questioned the web filters used by education systems when it became hotlisted in US/UK schools and libraries for "occult" and "pornographic" content. - April 24, 2012 - Mookychick Online
Pittsburgh Author Larry Ivkovich Participating in Art All Night
Larry Ivkovich to read from The Sixth Precept at the Art All Night event in Lawrenceville, PA. - April 24, 2012 - Larry Ivkovich
New Orleans Jazz Sensation's New Album Highlights a Montage of Music Culture
New Orleans’ native son and internationally acclaimed jazz artist Jamil Sharif will launch his ambitious third album, Diversity, on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm in the Big Apple for an intimate industry reception hosted by famed opera singer Gloria Gari, wife of the late, celebrated Romanian opera tenor, Giulio Gari. - April 24, 2012 - Hallema's World for Jamil Sharif
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today Announces Annual Gala, May 20/Laurie Beechman Theater, NYC. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) Performs
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today is announcing their annual Gala Fundraiser, May 20 at the Laurie Beechman Theater. The 501c3 charity assists children living with HIV/AIDS. This year, they honor media personality Valerie Smaldone with the Spirit Award. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) will perform. Gala includes cocktails, auction, dinner, performances by top Broadway and Cabaret talent, gift bags. Robert Creighton of "Anything Goes" will be the auctioneer. - April 24, 2012 - Help Is On The Way Today
Where the War on Women is Coming From
The hundreds of pieces of legislation that have flooded state and federal governments, all seemingly shaming modern women, appear illogical during a crucial election year. Make sense of all the anti-pill and forced ultra-sound bills with a new book on the market. - April 23, 2012 - Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd.
Aggregator Web App Adds Sources, Builds Playlist Library
MediaHound puts all the ways to watch a movie or show in one. Users can search for a specific title, discover using filters, or browse Playlists. This week, MediaHound added Vudu and Redbox to its search results. - April 23, 2012 - MediaHound
Crown Bingo Introduces Their Latest Online Bingo Winner
£2,000,000 give away winner is revealed plus Crown Bingo now has its Jungle Madness winner, who won a massive £62,850 with a 50p spin - April 23, 2012 - Crown Bingo
Best Man Speech Insight Will Publish More Articles for All Visitors
Best Man Speech Insight has decided to post more instructive articles that aren't quite keyword specific but are extremely applicable to the aspiring best men. They believe that this action will make their website more appealing and is going to have a good influence on the potential customers. - April 23, 2012 - Best Man Speech Insight
International Mothers Hall of Fame Announces 2012's Top 10 Moms
Michelle Obama, Ann Romney, Holly Robinson-Peete, Lisa Belkin, Stephanie Decker, Summer Sanders, Reese Witherspoon, Meredith Olafson, Victoria Beckham, and Betty DeGeneres Honored as Mothers of the Year by International Mothers Hall of Fame - April 21, 2012 - International Mothers Hall of Fame
Multigenerational Talent Show Has Deep Roots in San Carlos
Some of the performers have been at it for over half a decade and show no signs of quitting. Said Sigler, "Sue Court has been performing in the show since 1960 and Bob Bensi since 1962." - April 21, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
WinADay Facebook Review of New Online Keno Game Offers Keno Tips
WinADayCasino.com has just launched a second online Keno game. Unlike the graphically stunning steam-punk-theme of WinADay’s first Keno game, the new Keno 101 is a very traditional version of the classic casino game. One of WinADay’s most avid keno players, Georgia T., has written a review of the new game and she offers a tip to other players in her most recent “Keno Tips” column at WinADay Casino’s Facebook page. - April 21, 2012 - WinADay Casino
Gomolo.in is Now Gomolo.com
Gomolo.com is also planning a major overhaul of the site, including adding new features and sections on the site. - April 21, 2012 - Gomolo
Often Awesome the Series is Nominated for Best Online Film & Video in Documentary Series in the 16th Annual Webby Awards
The Often Awesome web documentary series has been nominated for a prestigious Webby Award. In order to win, Often Awesome needs the world to vote for them on the Webby Awards website under the category Online Film & Video Documentary: Series. - April 21, 2012 - Often Awsome
Humanity, is Time Running Out? Caught Between a Bowl of Rice a Day and Armageddon
We have 5 short years before we reach an irreversable tipping point in Co2 emissions - April 20, 2012 - Goldstar Publications
GiGse Announces Startup Launchpad Finalists
Facebook, GamesBeat, Trinity Ventures, The Raine Group and others join GiGse all-star line up. - April 20, 2012 - NVPR
Tomcat Films LLC Looks to Spread "Germ" Worldwide with Secured Rights Deal
TomCat Films LLC (www.tomcatfilmsllc.com) announces today that it has secured worldwide rights to Two Thirds Productions’ sci-fi horror feature, Germ, which premiered at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) on March 29th, 2012. Germ, in which the military's attempt to... - April 20, 2012 - TomCat Films LLC
Will the "Powers That be" Censor This New Book About a Modern-Day Psychic Who Prophesied & Facebooked Kate’s Top-Secret Royal Wedding Dress & Osama Bin Laden’s Death?
A Few Days Before They Happened, the Facebook Nostradamus Prophesied Kate Middleton's Closely Guarded Design of Wedding Dress at Her Royal Wedding and Osama Bin Laden's Shocking Gory Death. - April 20, 2012 - E.R. Escober
Christopher Columbus History Turned Upside-Down by New Polish Biography
Book claims that a conspiracy to hide the royal origins of Christopher Columbus and to protect the identity of his father was agreed to by several European courts of the 15th Century. - April 20, 2012 - Association Cristovao Colon
"From Starving to Striving" the Business Side of Art Offers Business Training, Coaching & Grant Funding to Artists & Entertainers
“From Starving to Striving” Entrepreneurship Program for Artists is a focused curriculum designed to assist individual artists of all disciplines (visual, musicians, writers, media, theater, performing arts and culinary) in expanding their foundation, strengthening their business skills, both in/out of the classroom. - April 19, 2012 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
KM Fine Arts Presents Picasso and Beyond
KM Fine Arts is pleased to announce the opening of PICASSO and BEYOND presenting 28 works from some of the most iconic 20th century artists who were instrumental, or participated in the infamous School of Paris: Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Hans Hofmann, Alexander Calder, Willem de... - April 19, 2012 - KM Fine Arts Chicago
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Wizard World Team to Create a Comic Book Super Hero
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and family have signed a publishing, development, and appearance deal with Wizard World to create and publish a comic book hero based on Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and his family. - April 19, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Downtown Art Annual … Downtown Kansas City’s 4th Annual Art Fair Returns This May
MAY 18 – 20 Eclectic Mix of Original Art – 150 Leading National & Local Artists – Live Music. Downtown Art Annual … Downtown Kansas City’s 5th Annual Art Festival; Friday, May 18, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday, May 19, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday, May 20, Noon – 6:00 pm. - April 19, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
Cocktail & Culinary Tasting Fundraiser -- Saturday April 21, 2012 at 2:30pm, Taco Rosa Newport - 2632 San Miguel Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
"April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children," said Ivan Calderon, Founder Taco Rosa & Taco Mesa. "Everyone's participation is critical. Focusing on ways to build and promote the protective factors, in every interaction with children and families, is the best thing our community can do to prevent child maltreatment and promote optimal child development." Proceeds Support Child Guidance Center. Join them this Saturday, April 21st at 2:30pm. - April 18, 2012 - Taco Rosa Taco Mesa
Joseph Gomez Premieres "Just You (Can Have My Love)" on VEVO
Joseph Gomez Restrepo is a Colombian-Canadian pop-R&B singer/song-writer. Born on April 23, 1985 in Medellin, Colombia and now a Canadian Citizen, Joseph moved to Canada at the age of 16. His dream is now coming true as he releases his first single and music video titled “Just You (Can... - April 18, 2012 - Joseph Gomez
Love Is Art Adds a Little Extra Creativity and Freethinking to the Art of Love Making
Abstract artist Jeremy Brown develops art kits for couples to make abstract paintings while rolling around on canvas in the heat passion. - April 18, 2012 - Love Is Art
Presque Isle Downs & Casino is Prepared for Improved Horse Racing Fields
Presque Isle Downs & Casino announced that two state-of-the-art barns have been completed that consist of 48 stalls apiece. The 1.3 million dollar project gives the facility a total of 668 stalls including a 48 stall receiving barn and a 24 stall stakes barn. This new addition will potentially... - April 18, 2012 - MTR
Singer Joan Osborne to Appear on PROFILES
PROFILES host, Mickey Burns interviews singer, songwriter Joan Osborne who exploded on the music scene in the mid 90's with her mega hit "One of Us." Additionally, her debut album "Relish" sold over 5 million copies worldwide and garnered six Grammy nominations. Since then,... - April 18, 2012 - Quest Media Entertainment, Inc
Announcing the Zankyou International Wedding Awards 2012
Finding the world’s 99 most inspirational wedding websites, sponsored by Etsy. - April 18, 2012 - Zankyou
Covista Announces "Hometown Dates" Sponsorship of David Sanborn’s Dream 25th Anniversary Tour
Covista Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVST.PK), a provider of state of the market residential telephone systems and business cloud communications services, today announced its sponsorship of David Sanborn and the Dream 25th Anniversary Tour. David Sanborn, one of the world’s most legendary... - April 17, 2012 - Covista Communications, Inc.
TransGuardian President Jim Moseley Publishes New Book: Yearning for Eden
This new book by Jim Moseley describes what the Bible teaches about heaven. The text begins with this statement: "There are ten times more references in the Bible to Heaven than to Hell or Hades. While God wants us to know that Hell is a terrifying option, He is more concerned, as a loving... - April 16, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Extra WSOP Satellite Tickets and $3,000 Cash Added to Prize Pool
Final Stage of Colt Poker’s Tournament Series with Global Gaming Events. - April 16, 2012 - Global Gaming Events
TransGuardian President, Jim Moseley Publishes New Book: Honey, Turn Left Back There!
This new book by Jim Moseley affectionately contemplates the humor of marriage, providing the key to understanding that otherwise inscrutable individual: your spouse. "The Bible tells us that when a man and a woman marry, they become one flesh," said Moseley. "God, in His infinite... - April 15, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Pittsburgh Designer Announces National Debut of "Knotty Girl" Wearable Art Hitting the Runway in Fashion Week Cleveland 2012
Pittsburgh Designer Announces National Debut of Knotty Girl Wearable Art Hitting the Runway in Fashion Week Cleveland 2012. Pittsburgh, PA Textile artist and designer, Becca Nation is pleased to announce the debut of her wearable art line of clothing, Knotty Girl, in Fashion Week Cleveland 2012. - April 15, 2012 - Knotty Girl
Missouri Author, Barbara Watkins, and California Author, Betty Dravis Achieve Notable Success with the Release of Their First Literary Collaboration, "Six-Pack of Blood"
Barbara Watkins and Betty Dravis introduced their literary collaboration of horror in an e-book of short stories entitled "Six-Pack of Blood." Since the release date it has garnished several five star reviews and an honorary horror award from Zodiac Entertainment. In this collection of short stories, Co- author’s Dravis and Watkins combine their unique style of writing to create six horrifying tales of terror and suspense. - April 15, 2012 - Barbara Watkins
Poetry Review Organization Donates Part of Proceeds to St. Jude's Children's Hospital
New poets need an avenue to submit their poems and possibly be published to share their poems with the world. Words and Poetry Reviews believes in encouraging poets to keep writing, and thus produced the website, http://www.wordsandpoetry.net to support new writers. The site also is dedicated to helping children in need, and thus 25% of the proceeds are being donated to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. - April 14, 2012 - Words and Poetry Reviews
Waikiki Hotels to Host Live Concerts Featuring Hawaii's Award-Winning Artists as Part of Month-Long Mele Mei 2012, April 27-May 29
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) and the Hawaii Tourism Authority (“HTA”) are excited to announce a live concert series featuring Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners and nominees at premiere Waikiki hotels as part of the 2nd Annual Mele Mei, a month-long celebration of the music of Hawaii, April 27-May 29, 2012. These concerts will be held at Halekulani, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, The MODERN Honolulu, The Royal Hawaiian, and Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa. - April 13, 2012 - The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts
Maati Ke Rang - Silver Jubilee Celebrations of 7 ZCC of India Starts at Panchkula from April 13 2012
The silver jubilee celebration of Zonal Cultural Centres Under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 13th to 16 April, 2012 at Parade ground, Panchkula, Haryana, India. - April 13, 2012 - North Zone Cultural Centre
TeePee Games Launches New Loyalty and Rewards Program
TeePee Games, the discovery platform for mobile, social, MMO and online Flash games has just launched a new loyalty program and revamped its website and Facebook app. - April 13, 2012 - TeePee