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Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD) Names John Macaluso to New Position of Chief Executive Officer
Successful entrepreneur John Macaluso has been elevated to CEO of Wizard World, Inc., and will lead one of North America’s most diverse pop culture events brands. - March 28, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Author, Krys Nicole Gives a New Definition to the Plus Size World in Her Funny and Inspirational Pocket Guide, "I'm Not Fat! I'm Thicksational!"
A manual for every woman and girl who has been called fat or any other derogatory name regarding their weight. You will learn how to shine through adversity. From now on you will correct someone if they ever call you fat again. - March 27, 2012 - Krys Nicole
Howard Alan Events Presents the 2nd Annual City Place Art Fair
Howard Alan Presents the 2nd Annual CityPlace Art Fair on March 31st and April 1st, 2012, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Festival will be held at CityPlace in West Palm Beach, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Admission is free. - March 27, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
Film Highlights Work of Graphic Novel Pioneer: Penn State University Libraries to Host World Premiere of 217 Films’ New Documentary on Lynd Ward
Penn State University Libraries will host the world premiere of 217 Films’ new documentary on Lynd Ward, the father of the American graphic novel and one of the most prolific book illustrators and printmakers in the history of American art. A preview of the film and other projects by 217 Films, the work of Maglaras and Terri Templeton, can be viewed at www.two17films.com/viewclips.php. - March 26, 2012 - 217 Films
ARG Zombies, the GPS Alternate Reality Game is Hoping to Get a Kick Start
iOS and Android GPS-based mobile game ARG Zombies is launching their Kickstarter Campaign. - March 26, 2012 - Tando Productions
Miami Entertainment Marketing Firm Expands to L.A., GDB Miami Establishes Office to Cover West Coast Market
Veteran Miami marketing and public relations professional, Seth Gordon and his firm GDB Miami have opened an office in L.A. to better serve entertainment-related clients in the area. Gordon has served as Miami/Latin American liaison for many entertainment organizations including: - Barry... - March 26, 2012 - GDB Miami
Cabot Barden, Author of It's The Bass Player, Will be Holding a Book Signing at Barnes and Noble in Hendersonville, TN from 12 to 2 PM on Saturday, April 7, 2012
Cabot Barden, author of It's The Bass Player and Mixed Blessings, will be holding a book signing at the Barnes and Noble book store on April 7, 2012 from 12 noon to 2 pm. Barden's first book, It's The Bass Player is being read as far away as South Africa, England, and Australia. His second book,... - March 24, 2012 - Cabot Barden-Author
It's World Poetry Day on Weds 21 March and Web of Stories is Releasing a Brand New Video Interview with Award-Winning Lithuanian Poet Tomas Venclova
To celebrate World Poetry Day on Wednesday 21 March, a day of recognition for the importance of poetry across the world, Web of Stories is releasing brand new recordings of Lithuanian award-winning poet Tomas Venclova reflecting on his writing and the spellbinding stories of his life. - March 23, 2012 - Web of Stories Ltd
Ghostbusters, Star Wars, Steampunk Clubs Among More Than 20 Organizations at Toronto Comic Con
Ghostbusters, Star Wars, Steampunk fan clubs, podcasters and roller derby stars are among the more than 20 organizations set to attend Wizard World Toronto Comic Con, April 14-15 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. - March 23, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
NameSpace.org Files Trademarks on Some of Its 482 gTLD Names and Submits Them to ICANN
name.space, Inc. (“name.space”), a pioneer in the origination, marketing, and use of generic Top Level Domains (“gTLDs”) announced today that it had filed for trademark protection for a number of its existing portfolio of 482 generic Internet Top-Level Domains... - March 22, 2012 - Name.Space, Inc.
WDM Group Launches First Issue of Retail Digital Magazine
WDM Group, a rapidly growing global media company offering a diverse portfolio of interactive digital publications aimed for affluent C-level executives, is pleased to announce the launch of the first issue of Retail Digital magazine. Retail Digital will mark the 16th digital publication the... - March 22, 2012 - WDM Group
Ravisa Infomedia Celebrates Its 4th Anniversary
Gomolo is a product of Ravisa Infomedia Pvt. Ltd (RAVISA). Gomolo is one of the Top Bollywood / Hollywood websites. - March 22, 2012 - Gomolo
Flexfit Headwear Creates Special Edition Hat in Support of Haiti
Flexfit partners with Hamylo (short for Haiti My Love), an organization working in support of Haiti, founded by “Sweet Micky For Prezidan” documentary film producer and philanthropist, Macc Plaise. - March 21, 2012 - Flexfit
What Would Roseanne do? Roseanne Barr Pens Advice Column for Cutting-Edge Women’s Magazine
Beginning this April, Roseanne Barr will share her wisdom with the readers of BUST, “The magazine for women with something to get off their chests,” in a regular column called “What Would Roseanne Barr Do?” In the magazine’s April/May issue, on newsstands March 27, Roseanne answers questions about sex, friendship, and personal finances with her trademark irreverent wit. - March 21, 2012 - BUST Inc.
American Craft Endeavors Presents the 10th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival This Weekend
March 24 - 25, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Festival will take place on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. - March 21, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
Mahjong Logic Signs Land-Based Casino Hippodrome
The deal marks a new and emerging trend of land-based casinos moving towards the online gaming space. Mahjong Logic, Ltd., the leading peer to peer online mahjong software provider worldwide has just announced the signing of the Hippodrome Casino based in London as a new licensee. As a land-based... - March 21, 2012 - Mahjong Logic Limited
Kismetech’s Popular Dream Analyzer App Now Available on Kindle
What's in a dream? California developer Kismetech will show you with an app that analyzes your dream and allows you explore its meaning. Way of Dreams, their app that has enjoyed strong sales on the iPhone and iPad is now available on Kindle. Carnelian Bay, Ca. Kismetech LLC, the maker of several... - March 21, 2012 - Way of Dreams
Chris Hemsworth Powers Into 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
Chris Hemsworth, star of Thor, The Avengers and Snow White And The Huntsman will headline 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 2 at Pennsylvania Convention Center. - March 21, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Howard Alan Events Presents the 23rd Annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair
23rd Annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair returns March 24 - 25, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. - March 21, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
"Nevermore" with a Score: Pipe Organ and Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Raven"
Halloween Carols composer/organist/singer Kristen Lawrence sets Poe’s “The Raven” to music. - March 20, 2012 - Kristen Lawrence
Whitney Houston is on the Cover of the Spring 2012 Issue of The IDEAL Magazine
Ideal PR Media announces the release of the Spring 2012 issue of The IDEAL Magazine, available now via http://theidealmagazine.com. The spring issue of The IDEAL Magazine highlights the life, legacy, and legendary voice of entertainment icon Whitney Houston. VH1’s “Basketball Wives... - March 18, 2012 - Ideal PR Media
America's Greatest Game Shows "Premier" Starring Bob Eubanks Set to Launch Its National Touring Show in Chicago
America's Greatest Game Shows starring Bob Eubanks, Chuck Woolery and Jamie Farr is set to launch its National Touring Show in Chicago. America's Greatest Game Shows is inviting would be contestants to the "Premier" launch Wednesday, March 21 at the Mother McAuley High School Auditorium/Theatre. This show is an interactive blend of our versions of America's Greatest Game Shows such as Let's Make a Deal, Love Connection, The Newlywed Game, The Gong Show, Name That Tune and many more. - March 16, 2012 - America's Greatest Game Shows
Eye on Entertainment Covers 2012 Night of 100 Stars Oscar Party
Dawna Lee Heising, Renah Wolzinger and John Cox Cover Norby Walters’ 22nd Annual Awards Gala Celebrating the 84th Annual Academy Awards - March 16, 2012 - Eye on Entertainment
£80,000 Cast of Marilyn Monroe’s Hands and Feet Offered for Sale
Iconicus Studios has teamed up with Paul Fraser Collectibles to offer a unique cast of Marilyn Monroe’s hands and feet, which is expected to sell for £80,000. The bronze cast is the artist's proof from a mold obtained from Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. In 1953, following... - March 16, 2012 - Paul Fraser Collectibles
Aids Benefit Foundation of South Carolina 2012 Dining with Friends Dessert Finale
The Dining with Friends Annual Dessert Finale will be held March 24th at 8 p.m. at the Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium located at 1127 George Rogers Boulevard in Columbia. The Zone is an 11,000-square foot banquet facility that provides guests with a fantastic view from the South End Zone of... - March 16, 2012 - AIDS Benefit Foundation of South Carolina
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Website Offers Latest MMA Training Trends and Education
A new website on mixed martial arts certification helps coaches get started and succeed in the industry. The program is focused on MMA businesses, training and coaching. - March 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Princess Revolution is Coming: Moey's Music Party Releases Third CD During National Princess Week
"Princess Revolution!" is a rocking celebration of Girl-Power, Princess Power, & "sparkle-tacular" girls by multiple award-winning, #1 NYC Mommy Rocker, Moey. Kick off your glass slipper and join the Princess Revolution. 15 track CD debuts 4/24/12. The title single is available now as a free download on CDBaby.com. Review copies of the CD available upon request. - March 15, 2012 - Moey's Music Party
Daryl Hannah Available for Photos and Autographs at Portland’s Better Living Show
Meet two amazing Hannah’s at one booth! Hannah the Pet Society is happy to announce that actress and environmental advocate Daryl Hannah will be available for photos and autographs from 5 to 6 p.m. at Hannah the Pet Society’s booth (#108) at the Better Living Show on Friday March... - March 15, 2012 - Hannah the Pet Society
$1000 Giveaway Contest at NoDepositForum.com
Become a registered member, make a posting at the No deposit forum and have the chance to win $1000 in the form of an Amazon Gift Card. Help the forum meet the goal of reaching 10,000 members and have the chance to become a winner. - March 15, 2012 - No Deposit Online Casino Forum
You’ve Been Sentenced! Wins 19th Award; Play on Words Honors Game with 2012 PAL Award
The You’ve been Sentenced! word game, flagship offering from game development firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds, recently received a PAL Award for language advancement from Play on Words. - March 15, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
New Artist for Avalon's Online Cat Comic
The web comic Avalon – a cute cartoons series about a cat bearing the same name – is proud to announce its collaboration with a new artist: Javi Salvago. The cartoons will appear bi-monthly from now on Avalon's official blog page. - March 15, 2012 - Vanessa Morgan
Calida Gaming Add Even More Player Value with Exclusive Online Casino Offers
Calida Gaming are adding value to all their customers online casino play by introducing yet more exclusive online casino bonus deals only available at their site. Calida have negotiated many new offers and coupon codes to give more cash to it's players. - March 14, 2012 - Calida gaming
Social Medicine is Understanding Patients by Launching New Website
Social Medicine (Social-medicine.org), a newly launched health based social networking site, helps people suffering from a variety of health conditions, to globally connect, help and share information with others in similar situations, by focusing on bridging the gap of patient-to-patient communication, and patient-to-practitioner, with all the social networking features and functionality expected in today’s society. - March 14, 2012 - Social-medicine.org
Jon Quick Select Presents "Beauty and the Beat Vol 3: Heroines of Excellence Awards"
NYC legendary Club DJ Jon Quick presents his 3rd annual National Women's month fundraising event, "Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards" at Embassy NYC, taking place on Friday March 30th at 6pm. Tickets on sale now at www.beautyandthebeat2012.com. All proceeds going to The Hip Hop Loves Foundation. - March 14, 2012 - Jon Quick Select
New Website Offers Turn-Key Fitness Boot Camp Franchise Options
Affordable fitness boot camp franchise options are now available online at http://www.fitness-boot-camp-franchise.info/. The fitness boot camps offer a simple opportunity for getting started in the boot camp business. - March 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Karen Walker Sunglasses 2012 at Eyegoodies.com
Karen Walker sunglasses "Little Aliens" Spring Summer 2012 have touched down at Eyegoodies.com. - March 13, 2012 - EyeGoodies.com
Fanbasse Challenge
The Fanbasse challenge is now open to everyone living within the United Kingdom. If you are under the age of 18 years please ensure you receive permission from your parents or guardians. - March 13, 2012 - Fanbasse
Celebrate Moms This Mother’s Day on Pinterest
Somebody’s Mother’s Chocolate Sauce wants to help you celebrate your mom this Mother’s Day by asking you to share some of your mother’s favorite things on Pinterest. From March 5, 2012 through May 1, 2012, users can submit boards compiled with pins of their mother’s... - March 13, 2012 - Somebody's Mother's Chocolate Sauce
Pin Up America Announces American Pinup Burlesque Fest in Ybor City, Florida
First annual event to drawn an international crowd. This 3 day extravaganza includes the Miss Pin Up America Pageant, Burlesque America Competition, Car Show, Bike Show, Tattoo Contest, live music, vendors and cash bar. - March 13, 2012 - Pin Up America, Inc.
“Taxi Talks” Launches “Great Recession Tell-All” on Google’s YouTube Service
Taxi Talks is a new web series that repaves the way some people survive in a tough economy. A twist on Taxi Cab Confessions. - March 13, 2012 - Aperture Web Productions
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Speaks with PR.com About His New Novel Monday Mornings & Imperfect Medicine
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, speaks candidly with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, about writing his first novel and how surgeons handle medical mistakes. - March 12, 2012 - PR.com
Cooperation is a Major Force for Evolution
Martin Novak, Professor of Biology and Mathematics Harvard University and Director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, still believes that cooperation is a major force for evolution. His controversial book, Super Cooperators, was published this time last year and will be published as a series in the UK's Daily Telegraph. - March 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73
The longest running PTA fundraiser is still going strong. “The Chickens Ball is a great community builder and a fun way for the entire community to support our local public schools,” said Sonya Sigler, Chairman of the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. “One of the best things about the show is our multigenerational cast that really shows the kind of support San Carlos schools have from all of our citizens. This year, funds raised will go towards music, theatre and other performing arts.” - March 12, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
New Book on Horizon About Premarital Counseling for Gay Couples
A premarital guide of case studies illustrating real problems and creative solutions for the LGBT community published by ASD Publishing. - March 12, 2012 - ASD Publishing
Can Hollywood Save the Oceans Natural Reef Systems?
At the intersection of art, science, and the environment are solutions for a better planet. - March 12, 2012 - Reef Worlds
StagePeaks to Produce 4 New [Authentic!] Works on UFOs/Abductions - - "Invaders from Mars Hill"
In 1953 the popular film "Invaders from Mars" inadvertently re-told the hidden story of the infamous 1947 'Roswell Incident(s)'; in which the Author David Seals and his family were intimately involved. Seals has been invited to the Roswell UFO Festival to talk about his father who was a B-29 pilot with the Army Air Corps, who married his mother from Flagstaff, where Percival Lowell's Observatory on Mars Hill first began the popular awareness of "Martians." - March 11, 2012 - StagePeaks
More Than 100 Top Creators to Attend 2012 Wizard World Toronto Comic Con, April 14-15
A World-class lineup of more than 100 top creators have committed to attend 2012 Wizard World Toronto Comic Con, April 14-15 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The list includes Mike Deodato Jr., “Jock,” John McCrea, Dale Keown, Tyler Kirkham, Greg Horn, Arthur Suydam and Emmy Award Winner Phil Ortiz of “The Simpsons.” - March 10, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Pinkert.us Goes Beyond Steven Pinkert’s Professional Life
Steven Pinkert, an attorney practicing in South Florida, launches new website to go beyond professional life. This website, dedicated to Pinkert's family life, offers information about his personal life through videos and photos. Spokesperson for Pinkert.Us comments, "Steven D Pinkert... - March 10, 2012 - Steven Pinkert's Family Website
New Writer Picks Up Where E. Lynn Harris Left Off
Since author Terry E. Hill’s first novel was released in January 2011, readers have been waiting anxiously for the sequel. Come Sunday Morning has since been acquired by more than 1,000 libraries in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand and has been selected as best book of the month... - March 09, 2012 - When Sunday Comes Again
FYE Says WHOA is Me
Publishers Distribution Group announced today that WHOA What's Happening w/ Original Artists magazine will now be available in FYE, Coconuts, Suncoast Wherehouse, and Sam Goody. - March 09, 2012 - WHOA Media Group