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A Unique and Dramatic New Memoir, Adopting Alesia: My Crusade for My Russian Daughter
When single 40-something Dee Thompson's choir went to Russia, she never thought she would meet a little girl who would become her daughter. An energetic 11 year old blonde waif captured her heart, and she returned home determined to find a way to become a mother. Despite a job layoff, an uncaring boyfriend, a lack of money, an unsympathetic agency, and a host of other problems. Dee persevered, and eventually brought home a Russian adolescent. This is the story of that tumultuous journey. - June 21, 2009 - Dee Thompson
Sex, Truth, and Audiotape: The Sexual Duplicity of American Women
Author and Talk Radio Host Alan Roger Currie will soon reveal his more risqué alter ego in a new podcast series entitled "The Erotic Conversationalist." - June 21, 2009 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Holistic Healing News Announces Living Temples- A Journey That Will Inspire
A beautiful journey that will take you to sacred places throughout the Southwest, with award-winning actors and composers, now available on DVD and Blu-Ray. - June 21, 2009 - CloudNine Marketing
Jazz Musicians Raise Funds for Foster Care Kids
Pasadena Jazz Institute Hosts Swank Pack Benefit for Hillsides. - June 21, 2009 - Hillsides
Just Added to Blues Traveler Concert
Lead singer of Kenny Wayne's Shephard's band Noah Hunt will take the stage with the opening act for Blues Traveler Concert, Scotty Bratcher on June 27, 2009 at JD Legends Entertainment Complex. - June 20, 2009 - Samaan Ventures, Inc
JoeyEco.com Launch
JoeyEco announces today the launch of JoeyEco.com, the only mainstream Green retail site on the Web. JoeyEco.com exists to help make buying, using and learning about Eco Friendly Products accessible to all. Featuring over 3,000 products, JoeyEco.com showcases one of the widest varieties of... - June 20, 2009 - Joey Eco
First Internet Game That Educates and Pays from the Hedge Hog Group
A new online educational entertainment company was launched the first of May and continues to draw a larger audience each day. What keeps the audience growing and coming back? - June 20, 2009 - Hedge Hog Group
Spiritual Radio Talk Show Ratings Soar
Energy Awareness Radio hosted by T Love ranks in the Top 100 spiritual radio shows on BlogTalkRadio after only 10 weeks on the air. - June 20, 2009 - T Love, Holistic Health Energy/Sound Therapist
Children’s Entertainment Group The Jumpitz and Tech Access Media Solutions Team Up with Secretbuilders to Host Free Live Virtual Concerts June 19, 20, and 21st 2009
The Jumpitz, an emerging leader in socially conscious global entertainment for children 2 and up, today announced their first ever Free virtual concert series in conjunction with SecretBuilders, an emerging leader in educational interactivity. Airing Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 19th-21st at... - June 20, 2009 - Tech Access Media Solutions
Mississippi Historical Markers Launched at StoppingPoints.com
StoppingPoints.com has released a new section based upon the historical markers of Mississippi. The Mississippi section includes about 700 historic sites and markers, identified, mapped, and further mashed-up with additional unique data. - June 19, 2009 - StoppingPoints.com
Award-Winning, History-Making Exec Producer Salli Frattini Launches Live Event & Broadcast Production Company Sunset Lane Entertainment
Emmy-nominated Executive Producer Salli Frattini, one of the preeminent experts in transforming traditional network broadcasts into integrated digital media platforms, officially launches Sunset Lane Entertainment (SLE), it was announced today. Sunset Lane Entertainment is a 21st Century broadcast... - June 19, 2009 - Sunset Lane Entertainment
Arizona High School Student Wins Travel Photo Contest
Holly Vins, a recent graduate of Mountain View High School was named the winner of Explorica Educational Travel's spring Student Photo Contest. Vins was awarded the grand prize, a $300 gift card to Amazon.com, for her adventurous landscape shot atop a cliff at Machu Picchu in Peru. “It... - June 19, 2009 - Explorica, Inc.
"RawVision of the Men We Know or Have Known," by the Artists Mark Vinsun, Ricardo Francis, Terrence Benjamin, and Cristian Tonhaiser at LeonidesArts Gallery New York
Mark Vinsun, Painter; Ricardo Francis, Painter; Terrence Benjamin, Photographer; and Cristian Tonhaiser, Media Art; of NAS Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina will be exhibiting there art of men during the New York City Gay Pride 2009 Festivities at LeonidesArts Gallery. - June 19, 2009 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
Cool Twitter Conferences Webcasts Worldwide Pay-Per-View Via TodoCast
On June 11th, The Cool Twitter Conferences World Tour was kicked off by a live pay-per-view simulcast aired via the web on TodoCast.tv. - June 19, 2009 - TodoCast
Tapulous Launches iPhone OS 3.0 Version of Tap Tap Revenge on Apple App Store - New Push Notification Service Makes It Easy to Challenge Friends to Play
Tapulous today announced an update for its wildly successful music game Tap Tap Revenge that takes advantage of the Push Notification Service in the new iPhone OS 3.0 software for iPhone and iPod touch. Tap Tap Revenge 2.6, available on the App Store now, makes it easier and more fun for gamers to... - June 19, 2009 - Tapulous
Peter Popoff DVD Reflects 40 Years of Christian Ministries
Peter Popoff Ministries announces a free gift of Free Miracle Spring Water and Free Crosses in honor of forty years of the Reverend Popoff's Christian ministries. The outreach organization continues to reach out to believers and non-believers seeking prayers in Australia, Canada, US and the UK. This Christian Evangelical Ministry offers personalized prayer for anyone seeking the love of Christ. Popoff recommends going online and visiting him at http://www.yourprayer.co.uk/index.php. - June 18, 2009 - Peter Popoff Outreach
"Shelltone Music with the Whales" Summer Solstice Debut Onboard with S. F. Bay Whale Watching, San Francisco, This Sunday
S.F. Bay Whale Watching in collaboration with the international Shelltone Whale Project, is providing a unique Summer Soltice experience this Sunday, June 21. Pierre Lavagne and his Shelltone will perform "whale music" amongst the Humpback Whales in the Gulf of the Farallones. - June 18, 2009 - S. F. Bay Whale Watching
Rekindle Bittersweet Teenage Memories with Across the Pond, a Story for the Young and Young at Heart
Since the book came out in September 2008 “Across the Pond” has become a huge hit. Storyheart has been compared by some as “a modern day Judy Blume,” and “Across the Pond” has been placed in the same category along side books like “Harry Potter” and... - June 18, 2009 - Across the Pond
1st Release of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show iPod, a Complete Storytelling Education with 85 Hours of Storytelling Techniques for Teaching Storytelling
The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show will be released on July 31st 2009 on an iPod with 85 hours of storytelling techniques for teaching storytelling creating a complete storytelling education in one box. - June 18, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Julian Pavone, "the World’s Youngest Drummer," Inks Deal with Multi-Award Winning Children’s Television Series
“Ribert and Robert’s WonderWorld,” the multi-award winning children’s television series, has signed the prodigy drummer to 13 episodes. Julian will star in and co-host the shows as he travels to major U.S. cities on a quest to find out about the birth and evolution of... - June 18, 2009 - Julian Pavone
New Social Networking Website Launched
Buttas.com is a fun social networking website where users interact, compete and discuss the latest celeb news and social topics with others through picture rating facilities, and a celebrity entertainment blog. - June 18, 2009 - Buttas.com
Bubba Gets a Voice in Alabama
Mark Webb, acclaimed actor and Director of Northeast Theatre, will be the voice behind Bubba in the audiobook version of When the Buddha Met Bubba. His extensive experience in theatre and dialects has lent itself perfectly to preparing him to voice the characters of this humorous, yet spiritual, southern novel. - June 18, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Soap Star and News 4 Reporter Help FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Long Branch, NJ
Local Celebrities and Senator Come Together to Support the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy SEPT. 12. Over 1,000 Walkers Expected to Stroll the Long Branch Boardwalk. As any parent knows, life with children is a balancing act between worrying for their safety and setting them free to grow and meet new... - June 18, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
N.J. Animation Studio Designs Virtual World That Lets Kids Help Endangered Animals
Two Animators! LLP (2A!) has been hard at work designing “SifakaWorld.com.” The site, which is a wildlife-themed virtual world, is having a direct and significant impact on wildlife preservation. - June 17, 2009 - Two Animators! LLP
MilesGershon.com : Modern Wall Units, Entertainment Centers & TV Stands, a New Breed of Contemporary TV Furniture
MilesGershon.com, an online retailer of exclusive modern wall units, entertainment centers and flat screen TV stands is revolutionizing contemporary living rooms and home theatres by offering a new breed of stylish TV furniture. The online storefront specializes in modern entertainment furniture... - June 17, 2009 - Miles Gershon
The "I Never Wanted to be a Writer" 2009 Summer Book Tour from Author Frank Say Begins
Frank Say, author of Nine Lives who will tell you straight-faced that he never intended to become a writer, will be interviewed on The Authors show: http://www.authorswebtv.com/ Tuesday, June 23rd 2009 - June 17, 2009 - Frank Say
The "I Never Wanted to be a Writer" Summer Tour 2009, Borders Book Signing
Frank Say, who will tell you in person that he never intended to become a writer will be having a book signing at Borders Books, Westmoreland Mall, Greensburg, Pa Saturday June 27th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm - June 17, 2009 - Frank Say
Models from Icon Model Management in Toronto - Modeling for Totem Fashion Show in Toronto
Icon Model Management Inc., is a unique and innovative full-service "management agency" based in Toronto. - June 17, 2009 - Icon Model Management
The Hunger Site Celebrates 10 Years of "Click to Give - It's Free!"
The Hunger Site celebrates its tenth anniversary beginning in June 2009. Since its inception as the world’s first “Click to Give” website, millions of people have clicked on the yellow button at www.thehungersite.com or shopped at The Hunger Site’s store. The result has been... - June 17, 2009 - GreaterGood
Hunting: Real-Time Trail Camera Photo Gallery
HuntOnly.com brings you the latest innovation in Trail Cameras and Hunting Websites. HuntOnly.com and Smart Scouter have teamed up to bring you the “Real-Time Trail Camera Photo Gallery.” The Trail Cam Gallery is updated every hour, 24/7 with the latest Trail Camera Photos from their cameras. - June 17, 2009 - HuntOnly.com
YouHere Productions Wins Seven Telly Awards
Serious industry recognition for a web video start-up. - June 17, 2009 - YouHere Productions
Very Important Relationships to Introduce Social Networking-Based Incentive Mall
Explodium.com Provides CashBack Shopping Rewards to Online Community. - June 17, 2009 - Very Important Relationships, Inc.
Fishing Spots Making Online Impact
JustGoFishin.com, an online directory and information hub for the Gulf Coast sport fishing community, announces the launch of their latest website addition, Fishing Spots. Found online at fishingspots.justgofishin.com, Fishing Spots offers accurate, updated information specific to some of the best... - June 16, 2009 - JustGoFishin.com
Taste of Crete is a Sponsor in the First Gabby Awards Honoring Outstanding Greek Americans in Chicago
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece is a sponsor at the inaugural Gabby Awards which will reward excellence amongst Greek Americans in Chicago, Illinois, June 19th. - June 16, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
New Red Riding Hood Movie Trailer Now Online
Trailer for controversial new Red Riding Hood movie hits the web. This fairy tale is not for kids. - June 16, 2009 - Sparks Entertainment LLC
Career Tools Prepare for Chicken Hook in life
You better be prepared when you see the chicken hook in life. If downsizing threw you the hook or you just want to hone your skills this is the book for you. It is time to refresh those individual skills to comply in the world we live in today. Loyalty must shift to the individual as management has proven the need. James Gerdeman demands you stand out in this highly competitive time. Read Your Career Tools and Strategic Solutions. - June 16, 2009 - JDGerdeman
Money Habitudes Wins Smart Marriages Impact Award
Money Habitudes, the popular deck of conversation-starter cards to help couples talk about money are recognized as an important and unique tool in combating divorce and fostering healthy marriages. - June 16, 2009 - LifeWise
Friends Fighting Cancer and Amnesty Online – Life On Line
Animated internet TV talk show Life On Line supports two worthy causes. The Friends Fighting Cancer and Amnesty International online. - June 16, 2009 - Reputation Australia
Designobjects and Artworks Beneath the Surface - A New Home for Young Artists and Young Designers - ARCADEMI.com
ARCADEMI is the new online portal for the promotion of young artists and designers. Just like „pearl divers“ the makers of ARCADEMI detect unique and innovative works exploring fairs, college reviews and the internet in order to present them on the platform www.arcademi.com. Unique is... - June 15, 2009 - ARCADEMI
The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica - Presenting Free Outdoor Shakespeare in a Unique Location
The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica. Outdoor Shakespeare Fun in Santa Monica. June 20-27. Tournament Tennis Court #1 at Reed Memorial Park corner of 7th & Wilshire Blvd. Always Free - Donations Accepted. - June 14, 2009 - Shakespeare Santa Monica
La Befana Italian Tradition - My Befana Website Launch
Italy is a wonderful country. It is famous for its wine, food, culture, wonderful sunshine and of course its many traditions. One of these not so well known traditions is the story of ‘La Befana.’ La Befana come on the day of the epiphany and is looked forward to by all Italian children. The new MyBefana website is aimed at kids and adults to inform them of this wonderful Italian tradition. - June 14, 2009 - MyBefana
Iconic Pop Band, Pet Shop Boys, Say “Yes” to crowdSPRING
Influential U.K. act taps online crowdsourcing model to create tour poster. - June 14, 2009 - crowdSPRING
‘Social Networking with Your Feet’ Isaac Daniel Group Announces Newest, Cutting Edge GPS Shoe, ‘Blue GPS’
New GPS shoes allow tracking by your friends. - June 13, 2009 - Isaac Daniel Group
It’s Alive. Fantasy Football Lives Again.
The registration period for Fantasy Football leagues, Survivor Pools, Confidence Pools and Pick 'em Pools is open. - June 13, 2009 - Maximum Fantasy Sports
Celebrities and the Law Collide on Updated Popsquire Web Site
Popsquire has announced the re-launch of their web site, http://www.popsquire.com, where they dish the celebrity dirt and focus on the legal aspects regarding the public and private antics of those who are in the limelight. - June 13, 2009 - PopSquire
Freelance Entertainment Teams Up with Lock City Filmworks to Provoke Awareness with Conspiracy X
Filmmaker Shawn Baker fuses live action, interviews, and archive footage to capture the attention of movie-goers worldwide. The intent is to expose the injustices and conspiracies within the judicial system, that's been plaguing our communities for many years. - June 12, 2009 - Lock City Filmworks Inc
OVOW Communications Releases Legendary Performances by George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner for Purchase and Download on iTunes Store
Rare, celebrated videos from the Prince's Trust Rock Galas of the 1980s are now available for purchase and download on iTunes Stores. Features George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Tina Turner, and other rock and roll "all stars." These defining moments in music history have been digitally re-mastered to the highest levels of audio and visual quality. 7 videos licensed from BBC Motion Gallery include While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Get Back, Tearing Us Apart - June 12, 2009 - OVOW Communications, Inc.
A Political and Current Events Website Counterpointnation.com Launches
C Power, Inc. founder, Kenneth Clein has announced the launch of CounterPointNation, a new current events website. - June 12, 2009 - C Power Inc
Interested in a Free Handmade Shopping Spree? Become a Fan of ArtFire on Facebook
ArtFire.com is giving away a $100 shopping spree to the winners of their new Facebook contest. - June 12, 2009 - ArtFire
Online Domino Industry Soaring to the Top of the Gaming Community
New guys on the gaming block, DominoesStars.com hit 150,000 in three short months. Very few online gaming sites can boast of such an accomplishment of enlisting 150,000 members within three months such as DominoesStars.com has. Many of the seasoned games sites such as several Casinos, Poker and... - June 11, 2009 - DominoesStars.com