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Arts and entertainment news covering the visual and performing arts, including photography, books and publishing, electronic games, events and concerts, movies, music, television and radio as well as information, products and services pertaining to arts and entertainment industry professionals.
Online Dating Website Breaks with Industry Tradition - Begins Offering 30-Day Risk-Free Subscription Refund Guarantee
While many online dating websites have become known for having a high number of customer complaints due to their unscrupulous business practices, MyFutureSpouse.com is taking the high road. The marriage-oriented dating website has started offering a 30-day risk-free subscription refund guarantee to its members. - August 17, 2008 - DynaCross Inc.
VoiceAmerica Host Dr. John Gray to Join Host Dr. Terri Orbuch on “The Love Doctor Show with Dr. Terri Orbuch”
Dr. John Gray (Ph.D.), an internationally recognized relationship expert and author of new book, Why Mars and Venus Collide: Improving Relationships by Understanding How Men and Women Cope Differently with Stress (HarperCollins Publishers, 2008), to appear on The Love Doctor Show with Dr. Terri Orbuch on VoiceAmerica’s Radio Network. - August 17, 2008 - Modavox, Inc.
The Hollywood Outlaw Comedy Tour World Tour Begins 30 July - 25 Aug, 8pm, Gilded Balloon
The most influential comics of the last decade. Step out of the shadows, their comic darts sharpened with reality and aimed squarely at you. Banned from the island of misfit toys, comics that rattle the Hollywood Establishment, together in an unstoppable comedy event. Starring likes of Maija DiGiorgio, Mark Voyce, Tony Woods, and other special misfits. - August 16, 2008 - Hollywood Outlaws
Nobel’s Sweepstakes or How to Get More Than Just a Calling Card
First Winners Announced - since August 2007, over 500 participants were rewarded in the Nobel Free Draw program. - August 16, 2008 - Nobel Ltd
Student Flying Club Aviation Site Launched
Ever dreamed about what it would be like to fly an airplane? A newly-launched aviation website gives all the thrills of sitting right in the pilot's seat... without ever leaving the living room. - August 16, 2008 - Student Flying Club
La Vie En Rose at Café Des Amis - After Show Party for Piaf Donmar New Production
Café des Amis had the pleasure of hosting the press night party for the Donmar’s new production “Piaf” by Pam Gems on Wednesday 13th of August. - August 16, 2008 - Cafe des Amis
FunNation - Community of Positive Thinking and Fun Loving People
FunNation is a brand-new multi-lingual social network built on the Joint Effort social networking platform. It is positioned as a community of positive thinking and fun loving people. - August 16, 2008 - FunNation
Attacks on Bathers on the Rise. Mikemonahanbooks.com Just Released Barracuda, the Novel. This Frightening Book of Fiction is Scaring Swimmers Around the Globe.
Barracuda is a fast-paced story in which international intrigue, environmental catastrophe, and the sense of cultural pride collide. Even on vacation, Mick O’Shaughnessy is a detective at heart, and he refuses to fly away from the chaos in this island paradise until all questions are answered and feelings of safety and justice take over the atoll. - August 15, 2008 - mikemonahanbooks.com
Janis Publications is Giving 1,000 of Its New Book Conflict Revolution: Mediating Evil, War, Injustice and Terrorism, by Dr. Kenneth Cloke, to ‘Thought Leaders’ Globally
Conflict Revolution by noted author Dr. Kenneth Cloke combines experience and intelligence with pragmatic and enduring solutions to the conflict in our world, in our country, society and in our environment. It will change the way you see the world and your important role in its future. - August 15, 2008 - Janis Publications
Janis Publications Publishes Day After Day the Price You Pay: Managing Your Second-Hand Shock™ by Authors Dr. Ellie Izzo and Vicki Carpel Miller
For the 100 million helping professionals worldwide, Day After Day - The Price You Pay answers the question “How do you do this every day?” - August 15, 2008 - Janis Publications
Rambles.com Takes You on an Artistic Journey Handmade for Fun
With gas prices soaring, chances are good that more and more people will choose to stay home this holiday season and do their shopping on the web. Rambles.com, an online retailer offering handmade goods and stylish modern designs, will give e-consumers an exciting new reason to click and shop. - August 15, 2008 - Rambles, LLC
NuU Medspa Supports Local Efforts of AIDS Research in Their Hometown of Chicago
NuU Medspa proudly supports AIDS Legal Council of Chicago and Season of Concern; two worthwhile causes of AIDS research and care to those in the local theater community experiencing the effects of AIDS. NuU has joined efforts with Big Wigs Live!, a fundraising event that showcases female... - August 15, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
FantasyJungle.com Announces Free Fantasy Football Contest for 2008 with $10,000 Cash Prize Pool
The totally free fantasy football contest will allow new players to try fantasy football, play in a national contest and still be able to win cash. While there are other free fantasy football games on the market, most of them don’t offer cash prizes. - August 15, 2008 - Fantasy Jungle
Blast Off for Big Rewards on Galactic Gopher
There's a comical outer space feel to the latest video slot awaiting players at Platinum Play Online Casino this week in a game that offers action for everyone through an entertaining combination of Wild, Multiplier, Scatter, Free Spin and Gamble features guaranteed to deliver entertainment and the opportunity to score out-of-this-world rewards. - August 15, 2008 - Fortune Lounge Group
Hit the Jacks and Climb the Levels to Better Rewards
Whether you want to bet 0.40 or 20.00, the brand new video poker game Jacks Or Better Level-Up Poker at Platinum Play Online Casino will give hours of entertainment and the chance of rewards as high as 4000 coins with a maximum 8x Multiplier, generating very significant cash wins. - August 15, 2008 - Fortune Lounge Group
SIR Magazine Publisher Lillie Willams to be Honored on Thursday, August 14 at Apache Cafe in Atlanta GA
Urban Female Entertainment will be celebrating their 3 year anniversary and at the same time recognizing some of ATL's Phenomenal Females in the industry who have made a substantial impact in their respective fields. There will be men in the industry paying homage to these wonderful women at the... - August 15, 2008 - SIR Magazine
Lil Wayne and The Game Mark Up with Urban Ink
Latest issue of tattoo magazine features cover stories on Hip Hop’s biggest stars. - August 15, 2008 - Urban Ink Magazine
Frontier Web Solutions Announces New Service
Frontier Web Solutions offers new service, complete custom My Space pages. Complete unique designs. - August 15, 2008 - Frontier Web Solutions
J.S. Gilbert is Solving Problems for Clients on Voice Over Experts Podcast
San Francisco based voice actor and instructor J.S. Gilbert shows voice actors the other side of the business by becoming problem solvers on his debut episode published this week on the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com. - August 15, 2008 - Voices.com
Stop Smoking, Read the Signals
James Gerdeman encourages readers to stop smoking using the signals from developing the habit and life gripping addiction to nicotine. He shows the change that has developed when society reads the signals with Print-on-Demand Availability of Smoke Signals You Too Can Quit at Lulu.com - August 14, 2008 - JDGerdeman
Rosie Pope Maternity, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, B. Michael, Alicia Bythewood, Mark-Anthony Edwards Hosts an Awareness Event for Baby Buggy
Rosie Pope Maternity, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Fashion Designer B. Michael, Alicia Bythewood & Mark-Anthony Edwards hosted an Awareness Event for Baby Buggy at a private residence this past Sunday in Sag Harbor NY. Baby Buggy is an accredited non-profit founded seven years ago to help... - August 14, 2008 - Rosie Pope Maternity
Tina Marie Interviews “Earning Serendipity” Author Glenn Llopis on Her Weekly 'Holistic Living' Talk Show on the Voice America Network
Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, today announced that the author of Earning Serendipity and Thought Leader, Glenn Llopis will join Tina Marie on her Holistic Living radio show on the Voice America, online internet talk radio network, on August 19th, 2008. - August 14, 2008 - Modavox, Inc.
iUniverse Awards Two Titles with Editor’s Choice Designations
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, awarded Leighton H. Rockafellow’s "Diminished Capacity" and Alan J. Alder’s "Night and the Cat" with the Editor’s Choice designation. Rockafellow combines... - August 13, 2008 - iUniverse
There's No Place Like AlopeciaWorld.NET
Alopecia does not define great people. Rather, great people define alopecia, as Cheryl Carvery and other members of Alopecia World demonstrate each and every day. - August 13, 2008 - AlopeciaWorld.NET
New MP3 Music and Lyrics Search Engine Launched
It has been launched, a new music search engine that allows the users to listen and direct download their favourite music in a very simple way. - August 13, 2008 - MP3YLETRAS
Banned From Radio. Edgy Country Rock Band Finally Gets Heard by Millions at UFC 87
Dry County, an independent country rock band that has developed an underground and cult-like country music following, finally broke through mainstream barriers with the debut of their hit single "Waitin On Hank" at UFC 87. - August 12, 2008 - EyeShout Media Inc.
9/11 First Responders Inspire New York Musician to Help Out
Days after the Twin Towers fell, thousands of first responders aided New York in its devastating crisis, giving Americans a great sense of hope. Seven years later, many of those heroes have been forgotten—and worse, over 15,000 have become gravely ill. - August 12, 2008 - Arbor Books Inc.
The Miracle of Death
The Kamlak Center Tackles Death. “Putting Birth and Death Back Together Again” is exactly what Kamlak is all about. The Miracle of Death by Betty J. Kovács, Ph.D., is Kamlak’s first in a series of punches aimed at changing the way we look at death—and life. - August 12, 2008 - The Kamlak Center
iUniverse Author Jerry Parks Featured in Monthly Podcast
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, is featuring author Jerry Parks and his iUniverse title "Help! My Child Is Starting Middle School!" on its Web site as the author podcast in time for students going back to school. - August 11, 2008 - iUniverse
AuthorHouse July 2008 Growth Up 55 Percent Over July 2007
Self-publishing Leader Sees Jump in New July Publishing Agreements After 26 Percent First Half 2008 Growth. - August 11, 2008 - AuthorHouse
Birmingham, England: 2009 International Rotary Convention Fundraising Cruise to the British Isles
The Rotary fundraising cruise to the British Isles will feature 12-nights, 9 ports, and unveil the most breathtaking landscapes this part of the world has to offer. - August 11, 2008 - Genie Fellmer, CruiseOne Englewood
Writers Worldwide Join Forces to Publish Speculative Fiction Anthology
Writers from three major continents have joined forces to publish a speculative fiction anthology. Edited by Sasha Beattie and co-ordinated by Karen Lee Field, the anthology brings together thirteen original stories for adults who enjoy fantasy, science fiction and horror. - August 11, 2008 - Speculative Realms
New Book: A Chinese Economist’s Journey
Author’s legendary life for helping China’s top policy-making is an excellent reference guide in understanding modern China and the future of economic reform. - August 10, 2008 - Fengbo Zhang
Meet Maxys CLIVE - the "Mini-Me" - Bringing Internet Video Out of the Box
A joint venture by two Sydney companies, internet marketing specialists maxys.com.au and award winning corporate video production company Ridge FilmsRidge Films, will allow website owners to feature a walking, talking “mini-me” host on their site to capture the attention of web surfers. - August 09, 2008 - Max Media and Entertainment
2008 Olympics Inspire Cutting-Up "Joy from Effort" T-Shirt and Essay Contest
Share your personal story of receiving joy from your efforts and enter a chance to win an inspired T-shirt. - August 09, 2008 - Cutting-Up
Ceasar and Chuy Nominated for Imagen Award
The hit animated series Ceasar and Chuy have been nominated for an Imagen Award. - August 09, 2008 - Artistic Warfare
"This is No Secret"- Path to Abundance & Heart Awakening by Joy Kapur
This book contains the essence of the wisdom of India’s ancient seers. It will give you insights and show you how to create infinite abundance by applying and following the cosmic laws and use of the internet. - August 08, 2008 - This Is No Secret
Urban Music 2000 Radio Experimenting with Rock
Urban Music 2000 Radio, more commonly known for its urban stations is taking a stab at rock on its hip hop station on Tuesdays. The radio station is programming to the tune of a wider audience these days. - August 08, 2008 - Urban Music 2000 Networks
Ceasar and Chuy Moves to Fridays at 9pm (pst) on LATV
Everyone's favorite animated duo moves to Fridays at 9pm (pst) on LATV. - August 08, 2008 - Artistic Warfare
Joe Sarti Presents "Your Life Without Limits" VoiceAmerica's Answer to Holistic Health and Well-Being
Fitness and health guru Joe Sarti hosts a new live internet talk radio show about moving beyond your boundaries and discovering the limitless life on VoiceAmerica's Health & Wellness Channel. - August 08, 2008 - Modavox, Inc.
iFate.com Launches Free Astrology Birthcharts
The newly launched astrology area is now live "in beta" and contains free birth charts, horoscopes, moon phase calculators, sign profiles and much more. With an emphasis on fun, highly graphical fortunes -- iFate.com successfully delivers a free astrology and psychic entertainment. iFate. - August 08, 2008 - ifate.com / futuremedia, llc
Animal Radio® Live and Exclusive from Los Angeles Casting Call - Animal Planet’s ‘It’s Me or the Dog’ is Seeking Guardians of Unruly Dogs
The producers of the runaway hit “Supernanny” have teamed up with Animal Radio® for the Los Angeles casting and a new season of Animal Planet’s ‘It’s Me or the Dog.’ The wildly popular series will continue to be hosted by sexy-dog-trainer Victoria Stilwell. The casting call will be captured live on the AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio broadcast of Animal Radio®. - August 08, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Animation in the City
Marla Kirban Voiceover is bringing one of the animation industry's most talented to New York City. Come experience the seminar and learn about the craft of animation from one of the best. - August 08, 2008 - Marla Kirban Voiceover
Executive Coach and “EDGE!” Author Sets New Standard for Actively Engaging Leaders Worldwide
Chicago-based Writers of the Round Table’s new book, “EDGE! A Leadership Story,” debuted during a recent groundbreaking teleclass where the book’s author, Bea Fields, executive coach and leadership expert, again raised the bar for actively engaging leaders worldwide with “The Future of Business from the Minds of 10 Top Professionals.” - August 07, 2008 - Bea Fields Companies, Inc.
iCherish Turns Crinkly Crayon and Finger Painted Kids Art Into Eye-Popping Multimedia Web Presentations
Take the hassle out of displaying and preserving children's artwork using digital media to show and share your child's precious masterpieces anytime and anywhere. - August 07, 2008 - MixedMedia
Writer, Susan Wingate Signs 2nd Novel, "Bobby's Diner"
Susan Wingate signs her second novel, "Bobby's Diner" with eBooksonthe.net. - August 07, 2008 - Author Susan Wingate
Puzzle Magazine Prices Plummet
With a slowing economy and rising prices everyone is looking to save money any way they can. One company, Summerfield's Limited, is doing its part to help people save money. - August 07, 2008 - Summerfield's Limited
City of Philadelphia Secures Groundbreaking Film Festival Dedicated to Sports
The U.S. Sports Film Festival, the Most Comprehensive Film Festival Dedicated to the Competition of Sport, to Debut In Philadelphia, Oct. 23-26. - August 07, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
July “Kirkus Discoveries” Newsletter Features Six iUniverse Titles
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, had six titles recognized among the “Kirkus Discoveries” best reviews for July. - August 07, 2008 - iUniverse
Forgan of St. Andrews Signs International Golf Legend Ian Woosnam
Forgan of St Andrews announced today the signing of international golfing legend Ian Woosnam, OBE, to represent them on tour. Ian has signed an initial contract of 3½ years from the 1st July and got off to a winning start first time out at the recent Russian Seniors in Moscow. - August 07, 2008 - Golf Outlets USA