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World Premier of Art by Dano Original Painting Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Jimi Hendrix Rainbow Bridge Featuring Surf Legend David Nuuhiwa

The Rock and Roll Emporium presents Art by Dano original painting commemorating the 40th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix Rainbow Bridge featuring Surf Legend David Nuuhiwa. Dano and David Nuuhiwa will be on hand to sign prints of the piece at the Rainbow Bridge Release Party August 5th from 7p-9p at Tuna Town, 221 Main Street in Huntington Beach, CA 92648. - July 08, 2011 - The Rock and Roll Emporium

Lava Web Creations Designs a Virtual Museum, Which Pays Tribute to Unsung Nursing Heroes

The team at Melbourne’s Lava Web Creations have collaborated with the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) to create a virtual museum that pays tribute to Australia’s oldest provider of home nursing and healthcare services. - July 08, 2011 - Lava Web Creations

Odd Encounters Seeks Submittals of Paranormal Experiences

New paranormal website is looking for true tales of unexplained phenomena, from recent sightings of UFOs to ghostly encounters to brushes with strange creatures. - July 08, 2011 - Odd Encounters

Local Company in the Running for a $50,000 Grant to Help Save Arts Education

Dynamic Video Lighting and Sound, LLC, a full service live production company has been named a finalist for the Pepsi Refresh Project. As one of one hundred finalists, Dynamic Video Lighting and Sound, LLC hopes to finish in the top ten. The top ten finalists are awarded $50,000, money Dynamic... - July 08, 2011 - Dynamic Video Light and Sound LLC

Waterlogg Productions Founder Celebrates 40 Years of Storytelling

The Whithering of Willoughby and the Professor: Their Ways in the Worlds now available at: Audible. Amazon, ITunes and other online retailers. - July 07, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions

The Art of Jonas Lynch Premiers at the Rock and Roll Emporium Collectors Gallery for Surf City Nights July 12, 2011

Join artist Jonas Lynch for a live-painting performance and exhibition of his collection of mixed media fine art Tuesday, July 12, 2011. The opening reception takes place from 5p-9p at Surf City Nights at The Rock and Roll Emporium Collectors Gallery, 205 Main Street in Huntington Beach, CA... - July 07, 2011 - The Rock and Roll Emporium

Hip-Hop Stars Release Song to Raise Funds, Awareness for Durham Mom

As a Durham, North Carolina cancer survivor and mother of two crusades to overturn a custody order that has outraged the world, a close friend from her childhood days in New Jersey has organized the recording and release of a hip-hop record to help fund the legal battle. - July 06, 2011 - Alaina Giordano

Alchemy Productions Provides Exciting Review for Nettfit Publishing About Their New Parkinson’s Disease Book "Looking Down the Barrel"

Alison Litton of Alchemy Productions provides exciting review of a new Parkinson’s disease book "Looking Down the Barrel" by author Richard Secklin. This memoir is an extraordinary journey of a man who, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, feels his world and his identity has been destroyed. Tempted to end his life, he turns his back on himself and God and then through a series of events sees the gift of his personal journey through new eyes of Compassion. - July 06, 2011 - Nettfit Publishing

Spacevidcast to Provide Unprecedented Coverage of Final Space Shuttle Launch

Spacevidcast, the online media outlet that covers all elements of space flight has a motto, “Making space – common place.” What the Minnesota-based firm is planning in terms of covering the final launch of a space shuttle – is anything but commonplace. The show is scheduled... - July 06, 2011 - Spacevidcast

"Magic at Coney!!!" - July 13th - Presented by Magical Promotions

Making their "Magic at Coney!!!" debuts, two of the finest entertainers and magicians in the world: Cardone, the world's first Mentriloquist and Insectavora, the Mistress of Magic. - July 06, 2011 - Magical Promotions

Celebrate MLB All-Star Week with "The Home Run Alphabet," the Largest Collection of Home Run Terms Ever Assembled

New "Ducks on the Pond" baseball book by award-winning author R. Scott Murphy contains nearly 1,000 ways to portray these powerful plays. "The Home Run Alphabet" is the centerpiece of the book. It is proving popular with media and baseball fans. - July 05, 2011 - Ducks on the Pond

Fighting Cancer Never Tasted So Good

Today, there are many ways to become involved in the fight against cancer – everything from marathons to private donations – but did you ever think you could eat your way to a cancer-free tomorrow? John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Partners in Progress has put together a variety of mouth-watering, delectable eats and treats for the 2nd Annual Food Truck Round Up for Cancer Research from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 17 at the corner of 14th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. - July 05, 2011 - John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Partners in Progress

Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon on Mobeep

Mobeep users will experience a thematic overhaul as they log on to Mobeep, having Transformers logos replaced the default icons, while spotting a space-age background that defines the storyline of this movie. - July 05, 2011 - Ozura World Ltd.

HerculesPoker Rewards Customers with Daily Deals, Bonuses and Increased Opportunities to Win

HerculesPoker provides multiple rewards, including $150,000 in guaranteed monthly rewards and first deposit bonuses. - July 03, 2011 - Herculespoker

Online Casino La Vida Ready to Welcome Riviera Riches

New video slot from Microgaming set to release at Casino La Vida at the beginning of July. - July 02, 2011 - Casino La Vida

Colorado Resident Berten Dragten Crowned Champion After Winning the World Poker Tour Amateur Championship

Berten Dragten, of Woodmoor CO, was delivered the winning hand that earned him the title of WPT Amateur Poker League Champion last April in Las Vegas. Berten outlasted almost 700 participants and two days of tournament play to claim his title at this inaugural event. The World Poker Tour Amateur... - July 02, 2011 - World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League

Her Departed Character Captured, Kristen Dalton Cannot be Stopped

Kristen Dalton finds "The Perfect Family," a far stretch from Whitey Bulger and her past role in The Departed. - July 02, 2011 - Kristen Dalton

Tennis-Depot Launches Next Generation of Online Tennis Pro Shop & Virtual Tennis Academy

Tennis-Depot announces the launch of their online tennis pro shop www.tennis-depot.com. It is a natural extension to the highly-respected Oceanside Tennis Academy located in Santa Barbara, California. The official virtual grand opening event is scheduled for July 7th. What differentiates... - July 01, 2011 - Tennis-Depot

MyReviewsNow Presents the Singorama Vocal Training Program at a Special Limited Time Price

The professional team at Singorama have created a set of special instruction e-books to further supplement and assist individuals with natural singing talent in need of coaching. The Singorma program is currently offered at a special discount through July 3rd, 2011. - July 01, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Garfield & Papercutz Prepare for the Holidays 2011

In May of 2011, New York publisher Papercutz released Garfield & Co. #1 and 2 to an overwhelming response. Despite the heat of summer approaching, the publisher announced this week the anticipated release of the next two adaptations of the popular Cartoon Network series – both with a... - July 01, 2011 - Papercutz

Ocracoke's Curse - the Mystery at Teach's Hole by Mark Duffey

On November 22, 1718, Lt. Robert Maynard of the British Royal Navy defeated and beheaded the infamous pirate, Blackbeard, at Ocracoke Inlet off the coast of North Carolina. Hundreds of years later, it is said that Blackbeard’s spirit haunts the area, searching for his lost head and seeking... - July 01, 2011 - Mark Duffey

Full Tilt Poker Solution, Complete Security and Comfort on Poker770

Poker770 offers a new promotion especially for players having problems with their bankroll and wanting to play in total security and without any problems. - June 30, 2011 - poker770

Filmmakers Use Social Media to Record Legacy of the Space Program, Invite the Public to Share Their Memories

On July 8, 2011, millions of people will watch coverage of the last space shuttle flight and remember a moment in time when all things became possible. "The Space Crowd," which chronicles the US Space Shuttle program through the eyes of the American public, produce the film, a "Sociomentary." The film, made in cooperation with NASA, captures personalities, activities and stories from NASA's biggest fans as they countdown the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, and the end of the Shuttle program. - June 30, 2011 - The Space Crowd

Democracy Gets a New Voice on Independence Day

Poliwics.com was created to support America's founding principles that government should be "of the people, by the people, and for the people." Poliwics.com is here to help raise the voice of the individual voter and to take political discourse out of the dominant realm of the politically elite and put it back into the hands of our nation's citizens. - June 30, 2011 - Poliwics

Pictorial Guide to Budapest – Thomas Palfy’s New Book Published

Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer’s latest collection of great photographs takes us to Budapest. Many of the attractions of the Hungarian capital are introduced to the reader through a series of pictures and comments. This album is the latest one in the Postcards from… series and is available both in English (Postcards from Budapest) and in Hungarian (Budapesti kepeslapok). - June 30, 2011 - Thomas Palfy

Kultur Announces the Release of Riverdance Live from Beijing Which Will be Available on DVD July 26

Riverdance Live from Beijing Featuring Michael Flatley Debuts on DVD July 26 Kultur announces the release of Riverdance Live From Beijing which will be available on DVD July 26 for a retail price of $19.99. It's been fifteen years since Riverdance first tapped its way onto the world stage... - June 30, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Kultur Announces the DVD Release of the New Documentary from the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series: Athens: Mother of Western Civilization

Sites of the World’s Cultures Series; Athens: Mother of Western Civilization Available on DVD July 26 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of the new informative and entertaining documentary from the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series: Athens: Mother of Western... - June 30, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Kultur is Proud to Announce the Availability on DVD Art of the Piano

The Art of Piano Great Pianists for the 20th Century Available on DVD July 26 Kultur is proud to announce the availability on DVD Art of the Piano, for a suggested retail price of $29.99. From Ignaz Jan Paderewski in 1936 to Claudio Arrau in 1970, The Art of Piano features some of the most... - June 30, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

American Craft Endeavors Presents 13th Annual Indialantic Craft Festival on July 9-10, 2011

Central Florida’s top craft venue welcomes back The Villages Craft Festival at Lake Sumter Landing July 9 - 10, 2011. - June 30, 2011 - American Craft Endeavors

Howard Alan Events Presents 20th Anniversary Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival on July 8-10, 2011

Bold and vibrant paintings, contemporary and whimsical art, life-size sculptures, photography and jewelry are among the original works of art that will be on display and for sale during Chicago’s premier summer art affair July 8 - 10, 2011. - June 30, 2011 - Howard Alan Events

Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release on DVD of Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler. This DVD Will be Available July 26.

Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Debuts on DVD July 26 Kultur is proud to announce the release on DVD of Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler. This DVD will be available July 26 for a suggested retail price of $24.99. Not since Paganini had there been such a magician on the violin. In this... - June 30, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Broad People Releases PokerReplay.com, a New Video Tool for Online Poker Players

Broad People, a startup founded by two french entrepreneurs, is proud to launch PokerReplay, the first social network made for poker players. With a free recording software program, members can upload their videos on the tube site, where they can interact with each others, and share them with other players and friends on popular social networks. - June 29, 2011 - Broad People

Brosix Now Available on Android

Brosix brings their award-winning instant messaging program to Android-powered smartphones. - June 29, 2011 - Brosix, Inc

Needle's Haystack, New Online Jewelry Boutique Features All the Hottest Summer Fashion Trends

Needle's Haystack (www.needleshaystack.com), new online jewelry boutique features all the summer fashion trends. - June 29, 2011 - Needle's Haystack

Hypnopompic Productions Creates a New Form of Entertainment for the Internet

Arloa Reston, actress and now filmmaker, turns to the power of the internet to launch a new type of immersive entertainment. - June 29, 2011 - Hypnopompic Productions

Long Island Country Artist Lisa Matassa to Open Freedom Fest Concert on July 3rd at Bethpage Ballpark

Long Island’s own country music star, Lisa Matassa, will perform as the opening act at Long Island, New York’s 1st annual Freedom Fest concert. Freedom Fest 2011 is presented by the Long Island Ducks professional baseball club and WJVC My Country 96.1 FM. - June 28, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.

“Rest Your Eyes Layout Design” - Launched in Online Lifestyle Magazine GK

GK Magazine (Global Konnoisseur) with Editor-in-chief Kosta Gara recently launched their first lifestyle issue. GK is a free online magazine aimed primarily at readers with a keen interest in the best travel spots, self development and a discerning taste for some of the better things in life such... - June 28, 2011 - GK Magazine

Digital Music Delivers Crisp Sales in Canada

Hip Digital Media, Inc. and Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. Join Together for an Experiential Music Promotion for Old Dutch Foods - June 28, 2011 - Hip Digital Media

Ruthless Entertainment Signs Licensing Agreement for Their Buy Me A Drink App in the United States

Ruthless Entertainment, based in Singapore, signed a license agreement with Break The Ice Media LLC in NYC. BTI will have exclusive rights to Buy Me A Drink for iTunes in North America. - June 28, 2011 - Ruthless Entertainment

The New Paleo Online Recipe E-Book Now Being Offered by MyReviewsNow

MyReviewsNow is delighted to introduce the Paleo Online Recipe E-book for people who are interested in healthy cooking. Although regular exercise can contribute to permanent weight loss, you must also eat a healthy diet. The Paleo cookbook can help people quickly create their own healthy meals. - June 27, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Celtic Casino's Bigger Boobs Promotion

Celtic Casino has launched a new promotion called the Bigger Boobs Promotion. During the month of July a player will have the chance to win a new breast augmentation surgery or €1000 in prize money. The promotion is from June 10th, 2011 to July 31st, 2001. The prize will be awarded to the... - June 26, 2011 - CelticCasino.com

Opera Legend Jose Carreras Signs Exclusive Deal with Gabe Reed Productions for North American Tour

Opera legend Jose Carreras has signed an exclusive deal with Gabe Reed Productions to promote his concerts in North America. A tour is contemplated for Spring 2012. - June 26, 2011 - Gabe Reed Productions

New Publisher, Poets Democracy Publishing, Announces Its Inauguration with the Publication of Two Books of Poetry

Poets Democracy Publishing issues books of poetry by Russell Streur and Taufiq bin Abdul Khalid. - June 26, 2011 - Poets Democracy LLC

Celtic Casino New Spanish Live Roulette

CelticCasino has recently added Spanish Roulette to the list of live casino games. The new Spanish Live Roulette is the European variation with Spanish speaking dealers as well as a complete Spanish interface. Spanish speaking players can now enjoy the authentic live roulette in their native... - June 25, 2011 - CelticCasino.com