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Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek Take Young Readers on Really Great Adventures at the Biggest Little Show on Earth with Buster and Friends in New Bugville Books

Buster and Lass are little bugs with Big dreams. Their dreams take them to extraordinary places. In Buster’s Really Great Big Top Show, Buster and Lass’s dreams take them to the Biggest little show on earth. Buster’s Really Great Big Top Show and the related books are published by Reagent Press and Bugville Publishing under the Bugville Jr. imprint. The Bugville Jr. books, written for children ages 6 months and up, keep with the unique educational outlook of the original Bugville books. - December 28, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press

The Victory Center for Autism Will Host a "Victory Royale Casino Night" in Support of Children and Families Affected with Autism in South Florida

Join The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges on Thursday, March 3, 2011, and have a great night of Vegas-style excitement, while helping out a good cause at the same time. - December 27, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges

iPlayBook IceHockey Gives Coaches, Players and Fans a New Way to Draw Plays

iPlayBook Ice Hockey skates past the competition. - December 27, 2010 - IT Partners

the i like book to be Featured at the 2011 Pre-Golden Globes Celebrity Gifting Event - The Boom Boom Room

The i like book - founded in 2010 - (www.theilikebook.com), this company is changing lives through a ground breaking book, accepted an invitation from fashion guru & well renowned designer, Jayneoni Moore, to participate in 2011 Pre-Golden Globes Celebrity Gifting event in Beverly Hills, CA. - December 27, 2010 - the i like book

DirectRooms.com – Celebrate New Year's Day 2011 in Sanya

DirectRooms.com reveals that to usher in the New Year on the 1st January 2011 Sanya’s tourist related businesses will be running a number of events and celebrations on New Year’s Eve. - December 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com

Gambling Domain Names Auction Announced

Gambling Invest to offer sale of over 2000 gambling domains. - December 25, 2010 - Domain Invest Ltd

Encounter Magazine Goes Digital

Encounter Magazine offers a vital communication link between convenience retailers and manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers. Encounter is now exclusively available online at www.encountermagazine.co.uk - December 24, 2010 - Encounter

Craig King’s Pretty Penny Ranch & Champion GSD “Logic” Provides Incentive to Southwest Teens

Pretty Penny Ranch's Champion GSD "Logic" shows Arizona high schoolers the power of incentive based training in half day demonstrations throughout the valley. - December 23, 2010 - Pretty Penny Ranch

Barrett LaRoda Negotiates Deal with Funko

Licensing media mogul Barrett LaRoda negotiates deal to release the first set of boobleheads. This the first deal of its kind that will continue to allow music artists to expand their brand. - December 23, 2010 - Rick Appling

Cultural Timeline Russia's Prestige: Historical Architecture Published by Outskirts Press

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Russia's Prestige: Historical Architecture by Kashif Parvaiz. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the regional architecture category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The... - December 23, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Howard Alan Events Presents the Las Olas Art Fair, Kicks Off the New Year with Top Ranked Show in the Country

The Las Olas Art Fair kicks off the season with the very first art show of 2011. - December 23, 2010 - Howard Alan Events

Howard Alan Events Presents the Annual Fort Myers Art & Craft Fair at Bell Tower; Kicks Off 2011

The Ft. Myers Art & Craft Fair at the Bell Tower returns New Year’s Day 2011 with the country’s finest artists. - December 23, 2010 - Howard Alan Events

Peter Greenberg Covers the World Again in 2010

CBS News Travel Editor and Westwood One radio host Peter Greenberg spent 2010 as he does most years — broadcasting every week from a different location around the world. In addition to providing travelers with important tips and vital information, Greenberg, America’s top front-line... - December 22, 2010 - Peter Greenberg

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the First Publication of Henry Wadworth Longfellow’s "Paul Revere’s Ride:" A Dramatic Reading by Michael Maglaras

On December 20, 1860, 150 years ago today, the Atlantic Monthly published Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Paul Revere’s Ride" in its January 1861 edition. A recording of this poem by Michael Maglaras of 217 Records is offered as a free download on YouTube. - December 22, 2010 - 217 Films

'Groundbreaking' Paperless Eco Comics Announced

British publisher Mohawk Media has today announced Eco Comics, a range of environmentally-friendly, paperless comic books. - December 22, 2010 - Mohawk Media

SpiritNow.com Releases Top 100 Psychic Predictions for 2011 E-Book

Following the success of the 2010 release, SpiritNow.com – Your Online Spirituality Destination – has just launched its annual E-Book, Top 100 Psychic Predictions for 2011. Last year, over 25,000 people downloaded the 2010 version and entertainment outlets all over the world picked up... - December 21, 2010 - SpiritNow.com

From the UK to the USA Original Tony Award® Winning "Memphis" Cast Member Ephraim Sykes to Perform on Atlanta Stage

Original Tony Award® Winning "Memphis" Cast Member Ephraim M. Sykes performs at Atlanta's Alliance Theater in Bring It On: The Musical - December 20, 2010 - Ephraim M. Sykes

MyMediaInfo Announces Top Lifestyles Stories for 2011

Fashion and Healthcare top the list of lifestyles topics to be heavily covered in the coming year. - December 20, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.

Trupanion Announces Partnership with Jim Dratfield, Author of Dogphoria

Pet insurance company Trupanion partners with pet photographer Jim Dratfield to promote pet health in his new pet photography book Dogphoria. - December 20, 2010 - Trupanion

Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek Introduce Bugville Jr, Books That Build on the Success of the Bugville Critters Books While Keeping with a Unique Educational Focus

Bugville Publishing and Reagent Press are introducing the Bugville Jr. line of books for babies and toddlers—and just in time for Christmas. Debuting first in digital, the Bugville Jr. builds on the success of the Bugville Critters books while keeping with the unique educational outlook of helping children discover the world around them while combining facts about our natural world with fictional stories that instruct and entertain. - December 20, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press

Losing a Pound a Day May in Fact Add Decades to Your Life Says New Book from Peter Glickman

Only one method of extending life has been demonstrated in scientific testing repeatedly. Not only does it extend life, but it also reduces the risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. On January 1, an expanded new edition of a bestselling book goes on sale with a regimen that can be done at home to drop years and extend life following this pattern. - December 20, 2010 - Peter Glickman, Inc.

Leonidesarts New York Gallery at Art Basel, Miami Beach, with Art by Mark Vinsun, Terrence Benjamin, Ricardo Francis, John Kurtzman, Zilka Rosa, Monica Sarmiento-Castillo

LeonidesArts New York Gallery participation in Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 was a success not only to its artists and collectors, but to the Ali Forney Youth Center In New York. - December 20, 2010 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery

The Royal Wedding William & Kate Website Goes Live

The Royal Wedding William and Kate website was set up to pay tribute to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding which is set to take place 29th April 2011 at Westminster Abbey. This magazine styled site targets anybody who is interested in the Royal Wedding and keeps them up to date with the latest news, gossip, features, information and trivia. The Royal wedding William and Kate also enable visitors to purchase Royal Wedding merchandise. - December 20, 2010 - The Royal Wedding William and Kate

The Nevosoft Players’ Choice Awards: People Choose the Best Games of 2010

Nevosoft, a leading Russian causal game distributor and developer, today announced the nominees for the 2010 Nevosoft Players’ Choice Awards. Any player can vote for this year’s best casual games in three categories: the Best Hidden Object/Adventure Game, the Best Puzzle Game and the Best Sim/Time-Management Game. The developers of the winning games will receive a special trophy. - December 19, 2010 - Nevosoft

Scissorboy TV Completes 100 Episodes

Scissorboy TV has successfully completed broadcasting 100 episodes. After featuring top stylists from North America, the company will now focus on featuring top stylists from Europe. - December 19, 2010 - ScissorBoy

Award Winning 3D Live Action Comedy Safety Geeks Now on TiVo 3D Fun in New Zealand and Australia from Pith-e Productions

Safety Geeks: SVI is the comic adventures of an elite force of safety experts; the "Best 3D Television Comedy" at the 3D Film Festival In Los Angeles. Safety Geeks is about a team of ridiculously obsessed misfits ineptly making the world safer. The CSI-like team investigates accidents in a manner more fitting Monty Python or Adult Swim. P.O.S.H. provides an obscure, well-meaning service - Safety Geeks are keeping the world safe, accidentally in an hour-long comedy episode in stereoscopic 3D. - December 18, 2010 - Pith-e Productions

DirectRooms.com – Siem Reap Holds Special Celebrations for Chinese New Year

DirectRooms.com announces that Siem Reap is set to host a number of festivities to mark Chinese New Year that will include dances, fireworks and a series of colourful cultural displays. - December 18, 2010 - DirectRooms.com

Celebrity Stylist Recaptures Spirit of ‘La Dolce Vita’ for Playboy Magazine Cover

Sought-after celebrity stylist Sarah Wallner recently added Playboy Magazine to her growing list of cover styling credits. Wallner, founder of Musotica.com — a popular on line destination for sexy clothes and accessories — gathered inspiration for the cover both from her Roman roots and the critically acclaimed Federico Fellini 1960 film, “La Dolce Vita.” - December 18, 2010 - Musotica Wear

AdoreStudio Integrates into the Games Developers' Market

AdoreStudio Ltd has just launched a website www.AdoreGames.com as game publisher and distributor and now prepares a re-design with a new line of their own products. - December 17, 2010 - AdoreStudio Ltd.

Playmate Ashley Hobbs on the Beach in a Musotica Yellow Sweet Cheeks Glamour Bikini

December playmate Ashley Hobbs was shot on the beach of southern California wearing a vintage retro bikini by Musotica. - December 17, 2010 - Musotica Wear

eBay Classifieds Now on junaio

New Geo-Location Channel Allows Users to Discover Local Bargains - December 17, 2010 - metaio

Univision Interactive Media Launches Dinero, New Online and Mobile Financial Site on Univision.com

Dinero on Univision.com Empowers Hispanics with Valuable Spanish-Language News, Tools and Information to Shape Their Financial Lives. - December 17, 2010 - Univision

Matching Game with Let's Go Chipper App Releases to iTunes; Children's Memory and Concentration Game Provides Fun While Learning

Let's Go Chipper Matching Game is a fun and educational app for children and available in iTunes. Includes multiple themes featuring environmental and animal illustrations with playful character voice over for on-the-go fun this holiday season. App includes customized game for families to upload pictures and play. - December 16, 2010 - Let's Go Chipper

Isaiah Sheffer Hosts Selected Shorts at Adelphi University Featuring Actress Jill Eikenberry and Writer David Rakoff on January 30

The award-winning WNYC public radio program, Selected Shorts, comes to the Performing Arts Center at Adelphi University for a fun filled night of live readings of classical and contemporary works by Joshua Ferris, Dorothy Parker, and more. - December 16, 2010 - Adelphi University

Burlington's First Family Magazine Launches

The Burlington Star, the City of Burlington's first family magazine has launched. Focusing on quality content, the news magazine offers editorials, commentaries, news and stories on matters concerning families of all types, size and structure. In addition to current news and commentary, the... - December 16, 2010 - The Burlington Star

Reliance Communications Announces Launch of 3G Services

First Operator to offer 3G services to customers in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. - December 16, 2010 - Reliance ADA

Just Under $600 in Funds Raised for ACCH at Charity Birthday Bash for Actress/Producer Shenita Moore

Mighty Moore Entertainment is pleased to announce that just under $600 in gift cards and cash was raised for the Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home at the Red Carpet Charity Birthday Bash held for Actress/Producer Shenita Moore on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Uptown Sports Bar & Grill... - December 15, 2010 - Mighty Moore Entertainment

Mitchell's Salon & Day Spa Named Cincy Chic's 2011 Official Salon and Day Spa Sponsor

Two style savants join forces to provide fashion forward events and information to local ladies. - December 15, 2010 - Cincy Chic

Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavors Present The 4th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Holiday Art & Craft Festival Slated for December 26 & 27

The Annual Downtown Delray Beach Holiday Art & Craft Festival returns on Sunday and Monday, December 26 - 27, 2010. - December 15, 2010 - American Craft Endeavors

In The Third Launches New 3D TV Media Conversion Review Web Site

In The Third, a subsidiary of Desert Umbrella Corporation, proudly announces today's official launch of inthethird.com, a multi-user, community blog web site, where 3D TV users can write reviews about movies, television, sports, and gaming in 3D. Inthethird.com features a social network of blogs,... - December 15, 2010 - Desert Umbrella Corporation

Explore the World of Natalia Repina at Agora Gallery

Agora Gallery Presents The Odyssey Within - December 15, 2010 - Agora Gallery

Casino La Vida Ready for Festive Season with the Release of 4 New Games

Casino La Vida adds Santa’s Wild Ride, Royal Feast, Premier Roulette and Caribbean Draw Poker to collection. - December 14, 2010 - Casino La Vida

Catch a Cup of Sunshine with Buster and Author Robert Stanek and See Why Precocious Lovable Buster is Winning Hearts and Minds Everywhere, the 23rd Bugville Critters Book

Robert Stanek continues his ground-breaking Bugville Critters books with the 23rd installment’s publication on December 14, 2010. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did. - December 14, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press

"The Rogers Family Xmas - When Xmas Goes Bad" - a 4Knights Film Release

Feature Film Production Company Four Knights, who brought indie feature film, "I'm Not Harry Jenson" to cinema screens earlier this year have released an online xmas series just in time for the holiday season. "The Rogers Family Xmas" pushes the boundaries of what is on sites... - December 14, 2010 - 4 Knights Film

DarkBrain.com Launches First Members-Only Title Featuring Top Voice Talent

Andrew Zar, publisher for the ever-growing web comic studio announced this week the launch of DarkBrain’s newest and edgiest story yet. “Rashida’s Ascension” is a dark, twisted tale of heaven, hell and their eternal struggle played out on earth. “Rashida’s... - December 14, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC

Bode Ososami Releases New Christian Book: "The Majesty of God"

The book - Majesty of God, captures the awesomeness and often forgotten grandeur that belongs to God. In the frenzy of gift purchases and preparations for the holidays, we may want to pause to consider that someone will benefit from a different view of the God who from His majestic throne in heaven came to earth as a lamb. Why is His glory the greatest thing we can ever hope to encounter? - December 12, 2010 - Bode Ososami

Surf City Art Walk Features Concert Photography from the Rock Retrospect Collection by Local Ralph Hulett at the Rock and Roll Emporium December 15th

Ralph Hulett, local photographer and author whose work has appeared in Relix, Goldmine and Vintage Guitar magazines and on the television programs VH1 "Behind the Music" ABC News Downtown, will exhibit concert photography from his Rock Retrospect Collection and sign copies of his book,... - December 12, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium