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LuvIsTheAnswer.org Says You Can Catch JoyGerms
LuvIsTheAnswer.org says JoyGerms are contagious. - January 08, 2009 - LuvIsTheAnswer.org
Top Lladro Artist Comes to West Palm Beach Show January 30th to February 1st 2009
Francisco Polope, one of Lladro’s most talented artists, will be traveling from Spain to take part in the 23rd Annual Florida Antiques & Gifts Expo at the West Palm Beach Hilton from January 30th to February 1st. Mr. Polope will be demonstrating his creative skills throughout the show weekend and signing his work for collectors. - January 08, 2009 - Pascoe and Company
Vote for SFC Magazine at Preditors & Editors Readers’ Polls 2008
Voting is open for the 2008 Preditors & Editors Readers' Polls. Vote for nominees from Stories for Children Magazine today. - January 08, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Dr. Gourmet Launches The Quality Calorie Diet Plan: Free Online Meal Planning Software
Free fully customizable diet plan diet plan offered by Dr. Gourmet. - January 08, 2009 - Dr. Gourmet
Terry M. Taylor Presenting Dancing 4 Kids Charity Event to Benefit Eight Local and International Charities
Eight charities from the Green Bay and Appleton areas will be co-sponsoring the Dancing 4 Kids event. It will be an evening of food and both competitive and exhibition dancing on January 23rd at the SC Grand in Green Bay, January 30th at Liberty Hall and Conference Center on Eisenhower Drive in Kimberly, with a final exhibition on February 6th at Black Forest Dining in Green Bay, WI. - January 08, 2009 - Terry M. Taylor
School of Rock Students Have Become Familiar Faces on South Florida’s Music Scene
Students at the Paul Green School of Rock Music – Coral Springs have become familiar faces on south Florida’s music scene and fans are in for yet another treat by this group of talented young musicians when they serve up a big helping of Southern rock at two All Ages shows on Friday, January 30 and Sunday, February 8. - January 07, 2009 - The Paul Green School of Rock Music
Dee Wallace, International Actress, Speaker and Author, to Guest on “Bare Naked with Nora Klaver”
Wallace will share her 5 Step Process for successfully regaining one’s personal power and calmness in today’s turbulent times. - January 07, 2009 - M. Nora Klaver Ltd.
The Next Generation of Interactive Fiction
TrueLore.com Launches User Generated Science Fiction Novel. An innovative new form of fiction, TrueLore is an interactive site where the story is created entirely by its members. - January 07, 2009 - True Lore - Where Magic Meets Truth
Sylvia Browne's 2009 Celebrity Psychic Predictions
Jail time for Paris Hilton, trouble with Brad & Angie, and drug issues for the Olson Twins highlight Sylvia's Browne 2009 psychic predictions on celebrities. - January 07, 2009 - SpiritNow.com
The Launch of Club Together - The Social Network for Groups
Club Together is a new social networking website aimed at groups, organisations, communities, associations, clubs and societies. - January 07, 2009 - Group Travel Media
New Children's Picture Book: Five Baby Swans Cross the Bundoran Road
In Stunning Photos, this picture book tells the story of how a swan mother and father overcame obstacles to get their five newly hatched babies across the busy Bundoran Road to the salt marsh on the other side. - January 06, 2009 - Jane Gilgun Books
Kids Birthday Ideas for the New Year: Make-a-Bear Parties for Boys and Girls
Stuff a Zoo® offers creative ideas for your child's birthday party. With a stuff-a-bear party at Stuff a Zoo®, kids get to stuff their favorite teddy bear or other zoo animal. For a new and creative birthday idea, try the Bake 'n Bear Birthday Bash where every child gets to bake a cake and stuff an animal. - January 06, 2009 - Stuff a Zoo
Mark McClure International's "Ruthless Entrepreneur” Set to Go Primetime
Mark McClure (www.markmcclurelive.com), creator of the Ruthless Entrepreneur system of sales and marketing for business owners, entrepreneurs and salespeople worldwide, recently wrapped the pilot for his new reality TV show aptly titled “The Ruthless Entrepreneur.” The best way to... - January 06, 2009 - Mark McClure International
America’s First Annual Truffle Fest Will be a North Carolina Affair
Tickets now on sale for the March 5-8, 2009 culinary event to be held in Asheville, North Carolina at www.NationalTruffleFest.com. - January 06, 2009 - National Truffle Fest
Explore Unexplained Phenomena with Dr. Betty J. Kovacs, Author of The Miracle of Death
The Kamlak Center presents Dr. Betty Kovacs to discuss The Miracle of Death with Scott Colborn and Kathy Behrns on Exploring Unexplained Phenomena on January 17. - January 06, 2009 - The Kamlak Center
Webtel.mobi’s Ultra-Low Cost Mobile Call and Text Service Growing Strongly in International Popularity and Use
Webtel.mobi’s ultra-low cost mobile calling and texting service – which cuts mobile calling and texting costs by up to 80% worldwide – is being adopted by users in all countries and market sectors. - January 05, 2009 - Webtel.mobi
New Weekly Soap for the Internet & Mobile phones
Independent Yorkshire based video production company 2bacting releases their weekly Soap for viewing on the Internet and Apple iPhone. - January 05, 2009 - 2b Acting Ltd
First Light Net Announces Acquisition of Domain Name Fishing.Mobi
First Light Net (FirstLightNet.Com) Online Advertising Network announces acquisition and January 2009 launch of Fishing.mobi mobile phone web site - January 04, 2009 - First Light Net
Channel M Brings Magic to Girl Gamers
Channel M Publishing brings table top gaming to girls world wide with Witch Girls Adventures: the Drama Diaries Game. - January 04, 2009 - Channel M Publishing
Tribu Saatchi & Saatchi Named Agency of the Year
At the recent Volcán Festival, Tribu Saatchi & Saatchi was named the 2008 Agency of the Year by the Association of Advertising Agencies, ASCAP. - January 03, 2009 - Tribu Saatchi & Saatchi
Boxers & Ballerinas Launches "How-To" Video Series Just in Time for 2009 Health and Fitness Resolutions
Studio City-based Boxers & Ballerinas will offer boxing and dancing enthusiasts around the world a chance to learn the basics with a free video series featuring pro-boxer Ricky Quiles and professional dancer Kelby Brown. - January 03, 2009 - Boxers & Ballerinas
Win a Free Mystery Skateboard and a Huge Box Full of Other Mystery Products in MyCoolContests.com's First "Guess What's in the Box Contest"
MyCoolContests.com is holding its first “Guess What's In The Box Contest” for a chance to win a brand new Mystery skateboard and a huge box full of other Mystery products. - January 03, 2009 - MyCoolContests.com
MMG-NYMMG (Model Management Group) Celebrity Division Grows at Record Pace
Celebrities flock to NYMMG (Model Management Group) new division which has been extremely successful in creating new opportunities for upcoming and established recognizable Television and Music Stars. - January 03, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG
The Lounge Sound- Phoenix 1480AM
While the "Standards"are vanishing from many traditional radio stations one up-start internet station is trying to reverse the trend. MartiniInTheMorning.com will be programming KPHX 1480 AM in Phoenix and bringing the timeless music we know as "The Great American Songbook" back to traditional radio. - January 02, 2009 - Standard Media Group
New Website for Writers
Author Alex Hutchinson has started a new website with this purpose in mind. MyUNeditedLife.com is a treasure trove of Unconventional Wisdom for Aspiring Authors. It is filled with short articles, links to social networking sites and helpful bonus videos. - January 02, 2009 - Alex Hutchinson
Bikini Beat, the Top Bikini Site on the Web, Announces Incentives for New Subscribers
Bikini Beat is the place to go for celebrities in bikinis, bikini models, micro-bikini girls and more. Now, the site is offering incentives for new e-mail subscribers and supporters of the site. - January 02, 2009 - Bikini Beat Enterprises
Aurience and Apogee Expand Their Alliance to Increase Awareness of the World's Great Performance Arts Through the Power of Media and Technology
Aurience Ltd, an EU media consulting group, and the Apogee Foundation, a US philanthropic organization, will integrate media and technology enhancements throughout Apogee's global programs to discover, develop and celebrate creative excellence. - January 02, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Paul Fornelli Named Academic Director of Two Media Programs at The Art Institute
Fornelli Oversees the Digital Photography and Web Design & Interactive Media Programs. - January 02, 2009 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Watch Psychic Sylvia Browne’s 2009 Predictions on SpiritNow.com
Sylvia Browne’s 2009 psychic predictions on the economy, politics, celebrity events, and more are revealed exclusively on SpiritNow.com. - January 02, 2009 - SpiritNow.com
Annual Report for 2009 on the Voice Over Industry Released by Voices.com
The voice over and language services industry is expected to grow to $11.7 billion in 2009, reports David Ciccarelli, CEO of Voices.com. - January 02, 2009 - Voices.com
Indie RPG Forumwarz Signs Up More Than 100,000 Players
In less than one year, the browser-based parody RPG Forumwarz has attracted more than 100,000 users. Supported primarily by user donations, it is one of the first browser-based games to successfully use a "shareware model" to sustain itself. - January 01, 2009 - Forumwarz, Inc
New Website Set to Revolutionise Powernaps
An online music website has been launched which is set to revolutionise the way we relax. The creators of Powersnooze.com have taken the formula of a standard online radio station and added an interesting twist - an extensive music library lovingly created to aid sleep and relaxation. - January 01, 2009 - Powersnooze.com
IndieFlix to Premiere Play It Again Podcast, a Weekly Interview Series with IndieFlix Filmmakers at http://showmeyourindies.com
On December 30, IndieFlix will premiere its “Play It Again Podcast” series hosted by Lois Fein on their blog. The weekly series, residing at http://showmeyourindies.com, will have Fein conducting in-depth interviews with IndieFlix filmmakers covering various topics regarding all things... - December 31, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
Fourth Album from Promis, "Life is Grand!" Offers World Music Pallete with Accessible Melodies and Lyrical Themes of Love, Life and Its Lessons
Influenced by the cool breezes and warm waters of the Mediterranean, the 14 songs explore themes of life, love and lessons, with a rich tapestry of all-live instruments. Recorded by Chilean singer/songwriter Jose Promis and produced and co-written with Turkish songwriter Ayhan Sahin, the project is truly a mesh of world influences, while maintaining a decidedly pop imprint. - December 31, 2008 - Young Pals Music
Start-up Smileyyoutube.com Aims to Simplify Online Video Experience
California-base start-up smileyyoutube.com aims to improve online video viewing experience by providing daily selection of high quality, editor-selected funny video clips. - December 31, 2008 - SmileyYoutube.com
Top Artists Celebrate the Spirit of Love in New Magazine
Publisher Stampington & Company releases 'Somerset in Love,' a new publication that explores 12 one-of-a-kind altered books with romantic themes. - December 31, 2008 - Stampington & Company
Champion Drifter Releases New DVD on Eve of Historic Jump
Drifting World Champion Rhys Millen to Release Special Edition DVD to Coincide with Highly Anticipated New Years Eve Truck Backflip Stunt - December 30, 2008 - Mad Skills DVD
End Malaria Awards 2008 Announced by Malaria Foundation International
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2008 “End Malaria Awards.” The “End Malaria Awards” serve to recognize many people and organizations who worked in 2007 to help the fight to End Malaria. The "End Malaria Awards” include over 50 award categories. Informative write-ups and website linkages can be found at the Malaria Foundation’s website, www.malaria.org, for all winners. - December 30, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Dawna Lee Heising of “Eye on Entertainment” Interviews Internationally Renowned Educator Dr. Jack Fujimoto
Dr. Fujimoto Was the First Mainland United States Japanese American College President in 1977. - December 30, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment
IndieFlix Premieres Red Carpet Screening Series at ACT Theatre January 6-7, 2009
Guerrilla journalist and award winning filmmaker, Mike Shiley will speak and screen his film Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories as part of the IndieFlix Red Carpet Screening Series at ACT Theater January 6th and 7th. After the screening, Shiley will present a solution to the war in Iraq. - December 30, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
Fame Game Reveals Top Content and Search Trends of 2008
Mayor Bloomberg, Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs Among the Highest Ranked on the New York Scene in 2008. Fashion and Local Scandals Dominate as Largest Drivers of Web Traffic and Online Trends on FameGame.com. - December 30, 2008 - Fame Theory LLC
TheIndySite.com Has Launched a New User Friendly Updated Website for the Entire Creative Community
Updated website release for an extended user experience. Designed for the entire creative community. Be found easily for gigs and networking across the globe. - December 30, 2008 - TheIndySite.com
Myspacegraphicshelper.com Ranked in Top U.S. 100,000 Sites, New Obama Layouts
Myspacegraphicshelper.com now ranks in the top 100,000 sites in The United States. Myspacegraphicshelper.com now features new Barack Obama layouts for most profiles on social networking sites. - December 30, 2008 - WelbyIMG.com
Kre8tiveworkz Personalized Poetry Gifts to Air on Entertainment Tonight
Reality Rhyming® Becomes a Celebrity Hit for the Holidays - December 30, 2008 - kre8tiveworkz
Shakeeta Winfrey, Dominates the Cover of a New Upscale Magazine FOR 2009
Shakeeta Winfrey, the new "Socialite" on the scene will make headway in the entertainment industry for 2009. From overcoming adversity such as poverty, depression, and single parenthood, she has refuse to give up and is still fighting. She will dominate this market this year as she inspires others to do as well. - December 27, 2008 - WINFREY INCORPORATED
Philip Glass Talks for Think Tank Series
Brazilian company V2 Cinema presents the short feature What Are You Looking For?, starring American composer Philip Glass, on www.v2cinema.com. The movie is part of the online series Think Tank. - December 26, 2008 - V2 Cinema
Bahiyah Shabazz "Stillwaters" Challenge Readers
Bahiyah Shabazz inspire others to have self empowerment. Shabazz encourages her audience to uphold the strengths without concealing the weaknessess. - December 25, 2008 - Shabazz Management Group llc
DynamycDesi - Got Talent - Enter Contest - Win Rewards
DynamycDesi is a forum that runs online talent contests for the ‘Desi’ community. The term ‘Desi’ refers to the people of South Asian origin based across the world – including their home countries. - December 25, 2008 - DynamycDesi
New Book Decodes the Word of God, Reveals Hard Truth and Contradictions to Tradition
Presented as nonfiction, the book The Word of God: What it Really Meant Volume I presents a novel interpretation of the word of God and the gospel according to John, the disciple of Jesus, through a unique and ingenious method of deciphering the words and verses from the scriptures to the documents in the life of Jesus. - December 24, 2008 - Job Ovenda
'Daddy Baby Boom' - CNN Reports That Men Are Taking the Lead Among Surrogacy Parents
CNN's American Morning featured today Circle Surrogacy dads in a story about single men who turn to surrogates for children. CNN reports on the growing number of single men, straight and gay, who choose surrogacy in their baby quest. The reports states that surrogacy in general quadrupled over the last decade, and that men are leading the trend. - December 24, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy