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ICON MODELS Toronto Partner Up in China

Icon Models Toronto and PT Models China Partner Up. - February 19, 2009 - Icon Model Management

AIGA Parallels: Pull+Ink

On Feb. 19, AIGA Miami presents “Pull+Ink,” the latest installment in the Parallels series. Each event in the series explores how one profession relates to and interacts with design. For “Pull+Ink,” three top screen-printers will discuss their art and perform a live demonstration before engaging the audience in a roundtable discussion. - February 19, 2009 - AIGA Miami

Kony Solutions Turns to dystrick for a Full-Scale Digital Branding Effort

Mobile Solutions Leader Taps dystrick Expertise for Naming and Brand Development, Brand Messaging, Website Development and Search Engine Marketing - February 19, 2009 - dystrick design

FreshConnexions.com is a Distinctive New Social Network

FreshConnexions.com is a new social network designed to appeal to families and young adults out in the real world. FreshConnexions.com was developed by Connor McKinney, a junior at Johns Hopkins University. His main goal was to create a useful, social network that will appeal to college graduates,... - February 19, 2009 - Freshconnexions.com

Glow with Us Launched Newly Designed Company Website for Glow Sticks Consumers

Glow With Us, an industry leader in supplying glow sticks, glow necklaces, wholesale glow sticks, custom glow sticks and glow in the dark party supplies, today announced the launch of a newly designed company website. - February 19, 2009 - Glow With Us

Book Release, March 6, 2009 --“Till September” – by Jana Richards – from www.awestruck-net

Can Hannah Kramer, a woman determined save her family’s farm, find lasting love with Quinn Anderson, a man equally determined to take it from her? - February 19, 2009 - Jana Richards

CHEF IT UP!™ “Where Kids & Food Are A Great Mix” New Book Offers Fun Food Solutions for Children with Nut Allergies

It seems peanut and tree nut allergies have never been more prevalent in children. If your child suffers from this condition, you know how hard it can be – especially if your child loves to cook and can’t attend cooking parties being held by friends. So, why not throw a party of your... - February 19, 2009 - CHEF IT UP

Lulu.com New Book "Snake Eyes" Hits the Reader with Sledge Hammer Devastation

Cameron Farley left home and joined the Rough Riders to prove to his father he was a man who would stand by his decisions. Little does he realize an experienced hunter has joined this famous volunteer regiment. Does Farley have the skills to match wits and weapons with such a vicious predator? If not, he might end up on the Hunter's bloody knife too. - February 18, 2009 - B.E. Boldman

T-Ball University (www.tballu.com) Parent & Coach Skills Teaching Program Launched in Time for Tee Ball & Baseball Season

T-Ball University launches new web-based video training center for parents and new coaches of tee ball and youth baseball. The web site features video lessons, downloadable coaching forms, practice plans and lesson notes. A How to coach Tee BAll DVD is also available. - February 18, 2009 - T-Ball University

Life--Conversations on the Edge to Feature Author of The Miracle Of Death: Dr. Betty J. Kovacs

Aimed at changing the way we think of death, Kamlak presents Dr. Betty Kovacs. She joins Joel Martin and Margaret Wendt to discuss life, death, and the paranormal on Life--Conversations on the Edge. - February 18, 2009 - The Kamlak Center

Wex Rex Presents Buddy Holly Memorabilia in March 1st PRWAuctions.com RockNRoll Auction

On the fiftieth anniversary of the plane crash that took the life of Buddy Holly, his autograph is still coveted by collectors and he is remembered as a musical pioneer. A “Chirping Crickets” record album, signed in person by Buddy and the Crickets, will be sold at auction March 1, 2009 at Phil Weiss Auction Gallery in Oceanside NY. - February 18, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles

Karine Hannah Collaborates with Songwriter/Producer Ayhan Sahin on New Release "Karine" - Release Streets Globally Jan. 27 on Young Pals Music

In all, "Karine" hearkens a bygone era where an album was designed to serve up the full spectrum of an artist's ability—instead of so many gimmick-driven, pinhole-targeted acts that drive today's marketplace. Hannah's versatility is her trump, imbued with innate celestial talent and consummate emotive fervor. Aligned with these dozen-plus sing-along treasures, here is a project whose stamp is utterly timeless. - February 17, 2009 - Young Pals Music

Online Resources, Like GirlfriendCircles.com, Are Introducing Bay Area Women to Potential Friends

Most women have a desire to expand their circle of friends but don't know where to meet potential girlfriends or how to foster those relationships. Life Coach and Founder of GirlFriendCircles.com provides three steps to help women identify the friends they need and how to pursue building those new relationships using online tools to develop offline friendships. - February 17, 2009 - GirlFriendCircles, LLC

50 Greatest Love Songs

The Internet radio station MartiniintheMorning.com counted down the 50 most romantic songs on Valentine’s Day, February 14th 2009. "The Way You Look Tonight,” landed in the top spot in MartiniInTheMorning.com’s annual poll. The station played 3 different interpretations of the song in three different countdowns. - February 17, 2009 - Standard Media Group

R2 Fish School Wins "Best in Show Award" at Global Pet Expo

The R2 Fish School receives the 1st place award at the Global Pet Expo 2009 New Product Showcase in the Aquatics category. - February 17, 2009 - R2 Solutions

After-Death Communication Authors and Radio Hosts to Connect at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore on March 7th

Noted experts will hold special seminar for the bereaved. - February 17, 2009 - Christine Duminiak

Real Men Cook in Miami

Real Men Cook, a charity organization which is based out of Chicago, Illinois is coming to Miami. The organization holds an annual event each year on Father’s Day in top cities throughout the U.S. This year's 20th event, will be hosted by Executive Chef Ron Duprat. - February 16, 2009 - Ron Duprat Foundation

1st Annual Multi-Cultural, "We Are One" Festival in Historic Eatonville, Florida

A multi-cultural, family friendly, community celebration with entertainment, music, food, local and state elected officials, future and former candidates of all party affiliations. - February 16, 2009 - Metropolitan Orange Democratic Black Caucus

Writers and Dreamers Get Help from a Bestselling Author

Write to Live & Love What You Write: For Writers and Dreamers and Getting the Word Out: Editing, Publishing, Agents and Marketing -- 2 new writing workshops in Mentone, Alabama with bestselling author, John Lee. - February 15, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars

Enchanting Entertainment for Your Princess Birthday Party - Live Singing Princesses Perform Songs, Dance and Fun Activities for Your Child’s Party

Belmont University Students Launch Princess Party Nashville. - February 15, 2009 - Princess Party Nashville

Sound Authors Radio Show Releases Interview with Sharon Waxman on blogtalkradio.com/Soundauthors

Blog Talk Radio network broadcasting Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, features award-winning journalist Sharon Waxman. - February 14, 2009 - Sound Authors

Sound Authors Radio Show Releases Interview with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Blog Talk Radio network broadcasting Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, features interviews with The Blind Boys Of Alabama and Tom Paxton. - February 14, 2009 - Sound Authors

Brands Drop Celebs But Keep Their Music in 2009 Grammy Ads

First Ever GreenLight Ad Gauge of the 2009 Grammy Awards finds that Brands Turn Up the Volume on Contemporary and Iconic Music in their TV Spots. GreenLight (www.greenlightrights.com), one of the world’s leading intellectual property services companies, today released the results of its... - February 14, 2009 - Corbis Corporation

Ravenworks is Moving

Ravenworks is moving to a larger site within Westgate Mall, in Madison, WI. The date for the Grand Re-Opening celebration is soon to be released, and will include great family activities and special treats for every member of the family. - February 14, 2009 - Ravenworks

In The Zone TV Covers P Diddys "Good Life" Grand Finale

In the Zone TV was there for the 2009 Tampa Super Bowl celebrity party hosted by Sean P Diddy Combs. - February 14, 2009 - In the Zone TV

Philadelphia Artists Collective, Positive Minds, Presents a Black History Month Show and Art Exhibit- Black Revival: Resurrecting the Spirit of Our Ancestors

Philadelphia artist collective, Positive Minds, presents Black Revival: Resurrecting the Spirit of Our Ancestors: a non-traditional Black History Month presentation in honor of the strength and power of African Americans and Black People of African decent on Friday, February 27th from 7-9pm at... - February 14, 2009 - Positive Minds

Confessions of a Smart Shopaholic

Price!pinx (www.PricePinx.com), an online social shopping service, launched the Smart Shopper initiative to collect shopping and money savings tips from shoppers. All tips collected will be featured on Price!pinx and also published on a popular social-blogging site. - February 13, 2009 - Price!pinx

ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com Unveils New Website and Photo Card Designs

Help celebrate the ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com relaunch and get 25 additional cards for free with every order. - February 13, 2009 - ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com

CDIA at Boston University Hosts TIVA-DC Meeting

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University’s Georgetown campus presented a networking session and panel discussion of the 48 Hour Film Project. - February 13, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University

The Love Police Arrests Valentine Criminals

If you didn't get the Valentine you were expecting, go directly to LovePolice dot com. At LovePolice.com you can email a Citation to your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, or significant other, for forgetting your Valentine, for not calling, or for any one of 170 different Love Crimes listed... - February 13, 2009 - Love Police

When Does Raven-Symone Want to Retire?

Disney Star, Raven-Symone talks to YoungHollywood.com about how she lives up to her great image, and when she plans to retire. - February 13, 2009 - Young Hollywood

Policros Announces That the Puppet Guardian Open Beta is Live

Policros announces the beta launch for a new free-to-play Flash role-playing board game called Puppet Guardian -- representing a whole new category of online games. - February 13, 2009 - Policros

Online Video Production and Local Search in Canada

Advideo, the largest provider of online video commercials in Canada, is announcing today a partnership with Weblocal.ca, an online search site for finding and reviewing local businesses, products or services in communities across Canada. “Advideo is delighted to produce its online video... - February 13, 2009 - ADVIDEO Production Inc.

Valentine’s Day 101: Dr. Frank Maurio's "Dos" and "Dont's" on How to Celebrate the Holiday

Holidays put added stress on people and Valentine’s Day can be extra difficult. Some people put a lot of pressure on their partners to deliver more than just love. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Dr. Frank Maurio, well-known as "The Psychologist to the Celebrities" has some... - February 12, 2009 - Dr. Frank Maurio

Songwriter Wants Public Opinion of Who Should Sing His Latest Song "Think Green"

Harry K, a prolific British songwriter, is asking for public opinion on who should take his green message to the charts. - February 12, 2009 - Harry K Productions

Retrofit Films Sees Record Growth with Original Webisodes, Branded Digital Entertainment in 2008

Digital Shop Notes 57% Year-Over-Year Earnings Growth Despite Recession. - February 12, 2009 - Retrofit Films

BrandU's Conscious Entrepreneur Experience Event at the Conscious Life Expo Announces Marketing Genius Joe Sugarman to Guest Lineup

Marketing genius Joe Sugarman will be part of the multi-million dollar entrepreneur guest lineup at BrandU's Conscious Entrepreneur Experience at The Conscious Life Expo held Friday, February 13th from 1- 5pm at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Sugarman will join successful entrepreneurs Marcia Miller and Spike Humer in a TV talk show meets conscious business workshop instructed by BrandU™ co-creators Kim Castle and W. Vito Montone. Learn more at www.consciouslifeexpo.com. - February 11, 2009 - Intention Products, LLC

Power Soccer Extends Reach to India with Zapak.com

Building on soccer's new-found popularity, Power Challenge has expanded its distribution of Power Soccer, a web-based console-quality multi-player soccer game, to Zapak.com one of India’s leading games portals. - February 11, 2009 - Power Challenge

Anger Management Center Produces Second Animated Short Film

Daybreak Counseling Service a provider of anger management education produces its second animated short film. - February 11, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service

Ezega.com Interviews Miss Ethiopia 2009, Chuna Okok

In an exclusive interview with Ezega.com reporter, Eden Habtamu, Chuna Okok, the Miss Ethiopia 2009 winner, talks about her childhood, her family, her schooling, how she got into the Miss Ethiopia contest, how she felt when she won the title, and much more. - February 11, 2009 - Ezega Engineering PLC

www.PMSBuddy.com PMS Reminder Website Signs Up 150,000 Users

www.PMSBuddy.com, the free online PMS reminder service, has proven itself in providing a much-needed service to men in relationships across the globe. Recently, the site announced its userbase has expanded rapidly to surpass 150,000 registered users, which continues to grow and add new features to website. - February 11, 2009 - PMSBuddy.com

Comedian Owen Smith - On the Road Again

Owen Smith will make 11 appearances for the remainder of February 2009. Smith will travel from Minnesota, Texas, Illinois, Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Owen Smith will perform at colleges/universities, comedy clubs, and a casino. - February 11, 2009 - Owen Smith

Aritist Magnet LLC Begins the Coding for It's One of a Kind International Theater Networking Website

Artist Magnet LLC Associate Kubra Basdogan, an IT Consultant has begun the initial coding for the revolutionary new global theater networking website ArtistMagnet.com. The phase 1 coding and design will take several months to complete and afterwards the design team will begin building up the site. - February 11, 2009 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc

Poetry Website Poetrydances.com Now Showcases Selected Work from Over 140 Writers – and Creates a Wave of Interest Within the Online Poetry Community

The number of writers with selected works listed on poetry website Poetrydances.com has grown to 140 as the Site enjoys its highest levels of interest yet within the online poetry community. - February 10, 2009 - Poetrydances.com

"Let's Fall in Love" with The Lounge Sound

Standard Media Group's The Lounge Sound at MartiniInTheMorning.com and 1480 AM KPHX in Phoenix are polling their listeners to vote on their favorite love songs. The countdown of the 50 most popular love songs will be played on Valentines Day Saturday February 14th. - February 10, 2009 - Standard Media Group

Revealed: The Perfect Valentine Gift for the Partner You Want to Dump

An invitation to a cup of tea, a Valentine’s card with “Merry Christmas” scrawled inside and a one-way plane ticket are all the gifts people would give this 14 February to let that special person know they are no longer special. - February 10, 2009 - BoringStudent