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Kirkus Discoveries Newsletter Features an iUniverse Author in June
iUniverse title, The Court-Martial of Charlie Newell, by Gerard Shirar, was listed among the Kirkus Discoveries best reviews of June. iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, has consistently published titles the Kirkus Discoveries... - June 23, 2008 - iUniverse
Metropolitan Pavilion Takes Steps Toward Sustainability by Offsetting Carbon Emissions Through CarbonFund
Metropolitan Events & Production Presents "Breaking the Ice." A Special Events Industry Showcase and to Help Raise Awareness on Global Warming Issues, with a Zero Carbon Footprint. - June 23, 2008 - Metropolitan Pavilion
David Blue Joins BlogTalkRadio Host RJ MickBeth on “Moonlight BuzzWire Radio” July 01, 2008, at 11 p.m. EDT
David Blue, of Ugly Betty and Moonlight, will appear on BlogTalkRadio’s show “Moonlight BuzzWire Radio” with host RJ MickBeth on Tuesday, July 01, 2008, at 11 p.m. Eastern. The exclusive interview will highlight Blue’s burgeoning career, as well as the fan-driven “Save... - June 23, 2008 - Moonlight BuzzWire Radio
Singles Are Searching Online for Their Perfect Match on Niche Dating Sites
Niche sites from every possible subset of our society are connecting more singles in a phenomenon that is sweeping dating cyberspace - June 22, 2008 - Dating Directory Review
Sunreef Yachts Will Exhibit Three New Yachts at the Cannes International Boat Show in September 2008
Sunreef Yachts will display two very much awaited yacht models during the upcoming boat show in Cannes. The recently launched 70 Sunreef Power and the new Sunreef 70 Sailing will be available for visiting and sea trials. - June 22, 2008 - Sunreef Yachts
ActiveMusic Auction of Celebrity-Autographed Baldwin Green Baby Grand Piano Goes Live Today; Proceeds to Benefit Global Green USA’s Rebuilding New Orleans Green Project
A one-of-a-kind, Baldwin environmentally “green” baby grand piano, is being auctioned live on the ActiveMusic Web site, www.activemusic.org, the organization announced today. The auction goes live, Friday June 20th, and will continue through July 4, 2008. The piano has been signed by Fats Domino, Dr. John, Ray Brown Jr., Dr. Lonnie Smith, James “Fathead” Newman, Sophie B. Hawkins and others. Autographed electric guitars, donated by Gibson, Ibanez and Fender will also be auctioned. - June 21, 2008 - ActiveMusic
Former NFL Player Signed to Write "Life Coaching" Greeting Cards
All About Us Greeting Cards has recruited former Wide Receiver, Charles "Jabari" McKee to write a new greeting card line. The selection entitled, "Word by Jabari" takes a modern day Socratic view on life. - June 21, 2008 - All About Us Greeting Cards for the 21st Century
Enter Belly Painting and Tummy Pictures in the Not Your Average Pregnant Bikini Contest
Enter your baby pictures in a beauty contest before your delivery date. Submit creative belly painting pictures of your pregnant tummy for a chance to win prizes. - June 20, 2008 - Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding and Decorating Ideas
The Party Animals Live Join Forces with Venture IAB
The Party Animals Live, a new Rock n Roll Kid Show, is now teaming up with Venture IAB. Venture is a full service talent and marketing agency who's clients range from Muse Watson (NCIS and Prison Break) to Christopher Knight (The Surreal Life and Celebrity Circus). Together they will market this new brand of family entertainment, - June 20, 2008 - The Party Animals, LLC
ISSIMO Live Music Delivers Top Artists Across Canada in Series of Major Concert Events
50 Cent, G-Unit, Sean Paul, Akon and More to Perform Issimo Live Music Events in Various Canadian Markets; Company to Launch US Division This Summer - June 19, 2008 - ISSIMO LIVE MUSIC
iUniverse Titles Honored in 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced that two titles received Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Susan Lee-Titus’ The Dancer Returns: From Victim to Victory received a gold medal for autobiography/memoir, and Skookum... - June 19, 2008 - iUniverse
The Green Registry Brings Jeri D. Sessler Aboard as New VP, Standards and Practices Review Division
Sessler, VP Standards and Practices Review Division, will work with companies to help them qualify as many products as possible for The Green Registry eco-friendly Seal. You can read labels on everything and still have no idea if it’s eco-friendly. That’s what they’re here for; to provide an easily recognizable quality standard: The Green Registry Certified Eco-Friendly Seal. If a product has The Green Registry Seal consumers know it’s the right for their families and right for the planet. - June 19, 2008 - The Green Registry
Travelers Seeking Vacation Value Find It on New Website
Amenity Services, Inc. unveils a new website, www.GetMoreVacations.com, that connects travelers to vacation rental properties in Florida, Alabama and North Carolina. These properties provide guests with complimentary golf, deep sea fishing, dolphin cruises, eco-tours, water parks, new-release DVD’s and more. - June 19, 2008 - Amenity Services Inc.
Sound Authors Radio Show Announces June 20th, 2008 Show Lineup
Blog Talk Radio network features Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show. - June 19, 2008 - Sound Authors
Stories for Children Magazine Debuts Its New Website
Stories for Children Magazine was voted one of the best Ezines in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Cover Design in the 2007 Preditors & Editors’ Readers Poll. The magazine has also been featured in Babbitt Weekly several times, Homeschoolbuzz.com newsletter, Utah News, Magazine News, and Creative Connection. - June 19, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine
Queens Courier Establishes Outreach to Latin Population with Exclusive Spanish Edition
The Queens Courier, a local Queens NY Newspaper offers breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinions, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, cars & more. They publish the only Queens community newspaper in Spanish El Correo de Queens, Queens Business Today, Queensborough magazine, HealthWise magazine, North Shore Towers Courier and a tourist magazine Key to Queens. - June 19, 2008 - Queens Courier
Abby Awards Honor Unofficial Fan Made Sites for Disney Stars
Corbin Bleu based fansite AlmostBullet.com honors other unoffficial fan sites with annual award. - June 19, 2008 - AlmostBullet.com
Timeshare Owners Back Independent Magazine
Owners Perspective Magazine after just seven weeks has attracted more than 5,000 timeshare owners and owners of fractional, private residence club and shared ownership products from around the world who have subscribed to the new consumer publication due for release next month. - June 18, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
PR~link® Wins Gold National Media Relations Award from Bulldog Reporter
PR~Link, a communications, branding and public relations firm, has won a gold national Bulldog Reporter Award. - June 18, 2008 - PR-Link Public Relations
Low Unique Bid Auctions a New Concept in the Internet
The company has more than 20 Years experience on the internet, selling and buying goods. Low Unique Bid Auctions, is an Internet auction site that allows its members to place small amounts of money in bids and make huge savings on new merchandise. - June 18, 2008 - Low Unique Bid Auction
Tacori Design Featured in Jenny Lee Couture Ad Campaign
Tacori Bridal.Evening triple-strand Teardrop pearl necklace was selected to be featured in luxe dress designer Jenny Lee’s Couture 2008 advertising campaign. - June 18, 2008 - Tacori
IPW Launches Revamped Website for the US Market
InfoPro Worldwide (IPW), a US-based leading provider of business solutions with sales offices in US, UK, India, Netherland has revamped its website http://us.infoproworldwide.com. The new site focuses on the 3 core customizable service offerings namely web solutions, software solutions and media... - June 18, 2008 - Infoproworldwide
Re-Release of Paradise Costs-a Victim's Daughter Fights Back Against Elder Abuse Marks International Elder Awareness Day; June 15, 2008
Bennett Blum, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist & columnist Irene Masiello have joined forces to educate Americans about a national pandemic: elder abuse & exploitation. Driven by horrific statistics indicating as many as one-in-three boomers may be victims & a projection by the AMA stating it will take 30-40 yrs. before awareness of elder abuse reaches what child abuse has currently, the authors offer readers a must read, Paradise Costs, depicting what elder abuse is. - June 17, 2008 - Irene Masiello
Take a Look into the Complicated Life of a Straightforward Author of Poetry and Prose
The poetry in this collection speaks of issues people encounter everyday. Life experiences that would wear some people down have made this young writer stronger. - June 17, 2008 - Susie McCray, Author
May’s AuthorHouse Top-Selling Books Include Inspirational and History Titles
“The Gift that Heals” Remains Among Top Sellers for the Fifth Consecutive Month - June 17, 2008 - iUniverse
New Website Features Cruise Ship History
"Cruising The Past" is a new website examining the history of cruise lines, cruise ships and steamships. The website is also dealing with reviews of contemporary cruising and new ships. Michael L. Grace, one of the creators of the musical Snoopy based on Charles M. Shultz... - June 16, 2008 - Cruise Line History
New York Based Event Web Journal Hits the Web
SociallySuperlative.com is a Web Journal that covers events, opening, launches, shopping events, cultural events and everything and anything taking place in New York City. - June 16, 2008 - Socially Superlative
ArtCo Surf's Clark Hipolito to be Featured in "Rocksta" Event, Film in San Diego
When three rock bands, swimsuit models, magazine editors, film producers, and around 700 party-goers gather on the rooftop of the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, CA, on June 26th, celebrated Raleigh-based artist Clark Hipolito will be among them, painting a surfboard and helping to sponsor the first... - June 16, 2008 - Art Co Surf
Cinema Insomnia’s Mr. Lobo to be Guest on Paranormal Talk Show
Shadows in the Dark Welcomes Mr. Lobo from Cinema Insomnia for 2 Hours of Pure Fun. - June 15, 2008 - Shadows in the Dark
Trevor Munson Joins BlogTalkRadio Host RJ MickBeth on “Moonlight BuzzWire Radio” June 24, 2008, at 11 p.m. EDT
Noted creator/writer/co-executive producer of “Moonlight” will discuss his career and writing style, as well as the fan-driven “Save Moonlight” campaign. - June 15, 2008 - Moonlight BuzzWire Radio
Actor & New Hip Hop Sensation "CEL-LOW" is Giving Back
Former Louisiana native and now Tyler, Texas resident Marcello Jones is giving back to his home town and the entire Southern & Midwest region and abroad. “CELLOW” recently signed with the Don Alesante' Music Group & Fashions LLC brand recognized as DAMG, located in West Allis, Wisconsin which is headed by both Mrs. Shannon L. Chestnut and her husband Mr. Dante Chestnut Sr. - June 14, 2008 - DON ALESANTE MUSIC GROUP LLC.
Maite Perroni, the Image of NYX Cosmetics, Will be Signing Autographs and Holding an Interview on June 14, 2008 in Los Angeles, Ca.
The talented actress and singer from the Mexican group “REBELDE” will meet and greet fans to kick-off the next NYX advertising campaign for the Hispanic Market. On June 14, 2008, before launching the second photo shoot with Maite Perroni, NYX is hosting an autograph-signing event where... - June 14, 2008 - Power Media Group, Inc.
Russ Allen Reports Link Found Between Electrical Pollution and Autism in Children
Since the 1990s, autism has become the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. With numbers on an annual rise, it has been estimated that one in every 150 births (24,000 newborns a year) will be diagnosed with autism. - June 14, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Talent BlueBook Announces July Launch of Worldwide Online Talent Database
Talent BlueBook has announced the July launch of its innovative website that will provide a comprehensive destination and facilitate a more efficient method for researching, promoting, and booking speaking talent. - June 14, 2008 - Talent BlueBook
Corbis Motion Pix Up More
Company Expands Offering of User-Generated Clips from Hollywood Licensing’s Hilarious Pix® Video Collection - June 14, 2008 - Corbis Corporation
Shine Wins Two New Clients & Creative Recognition
In spite of an economic downturn in which most ad agencies are struggling to make ends meet, Shine Advertising continues to win new clients and accolades. Recent new business wins include Epic Kayaks and Carver Yachts. In addition, a recently completed Shine website for New York-based company The 24 Hour Plays was cited by "Communication Arts" magazine as its "Pick of the Week." - June 13, 2008 - Shine Advertising
Summer Day Camp for Teens is a Beautiful Experience
All About Me Beauty Camp builds character, ethics, confidence and self esteem though developing inner and outer beauty for 13 - 17 year old teens. - June 13, 2008 - All About Me Beauty Camp
Patch Reaches Milestone of Selling 100 Million Puzzles
If you lined up the 105 million puzzles that Patch Products has sold, they would almost circle the globe. Patch Products has reached the milestone of selling more than 100 million puzzles since Fran and Bryce Patch founded the company in 1985. Laid end-to-end, the puzzles would cover 23,300... - June 13, 2008 - Patch Products
Impressive Judging Panel at the L.A. "Uplifting Minds II" Talent Competition Sunday June 29th
Impressive panel at the Los Angeles “Uplifting Minds II” Entertainment Conference’s national talent competition on Sunday June 29th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. - June 13, 2008 - Uplifting Minds II
High Tech Communications, Inc. and World Peace for Life Organization’s Strategic Partnership
High Tech Communications, Inc., a leading provider of Web and marketing services for small and medium-sized businesses, announced an agreement with World Peace For Life a non profit organization, to offer websites, online marketing, digital media content management and various other Web and... - June 13, 2008 - High Tech Communications, Inc
FameGame.com Continues to Grow and Adds New Data Features
Famegame.com, the website owned and operated by media company Fame Theory LLC, has seen explosive growth over the past few months and continues to expand both its member base and its features. This week, Fame Game released the beta tag on its “Movers and Shakers” feature, a feature... - June 13, 2008 - Fame Theory LLC
Artsorigin - a Next-Gen Ecommerce and Social Shopping Directory
ArtsOrigin is the next generation ecommerce, advertising, and social shopping directory. They recognized the value of connecting users with one another and so their greater goal is to be a directory that provides a social utility which will revolutionize the way creative industry professionals relate. They are dedicated to anyone who creates or works with images and content, or who is a non-creative professional working in an image/content/creative industry. - June 13, 2008 - ArtsOrigin.com, Inc
MiraMac Media Group, LLP to Host $25,000 Text-to-Enter Half-time Contest at Celebrity Charity Basketball Game That Will Benefit Preserve Our Legacy, Inc.
MiraMac Media Group, LLP will host a $25,000 Text-to-Enter Half-time Contest. Contestants that text ‘J-A-D-E-N’ to 32075 will be able to enter. The chosen contestant will have 24 seconds to make a lay-up, free throw, 3-point shot and half court shot. The goal for this event is to create... - June 13, 2008 - MiraMac Media Group, LLP
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Free Magazine
GamerZines.com produces one-off magazine dedicated to the year’s hottest PlayStation 3 title. Includes introduction to Metal Gear Solid 4, official interview and MGS4 videos. - June 12, 2008 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Sound Authors Radio Show Announces June 13th, 2008 Show Lineup
Blog Talk Radio network features Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show. - June 12, 2008 - Sound Authors
Nature Maiden Bath & Body Announces the Release of New Products
Nature Maiden announces the release of new product to it's line. New products include wonderful homemade soaps, bath salts, salves & bath bombs. - June 11, 2008 - NatureMaiden.com
9/11 Widows Journey "Beyond Belief" - Alive Mind’s DVD Benefits the "Beyond the 11th" Foundation
“Beyond Belief,” the newest DVD release from Alive Mind, is the story of two American “soccer moms” who experience devastating personal loss on 9/11 and move beyond tragedy to form an organization to empower Afghan widows. Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, “Beyond Belief” is now available on DVD. - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
Alive Mind Woman – New Destination for "Transformational" Women’s Films
Alive Mind announces the launch today of a new website, Alive Mind Woman. The site’s content will be by and about women, offering exclusive documentary films and blogs that explore women’s issues, from politics to sexuality. Initial Releases to include the critically acclaimed series "Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman" and "Beyond Belief." - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
iUniverse Titles Honored with 2007 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced that four of its titles received 2007 ForeWord Book of the Year awards. The ForeWord Book of the Year awards were created to showcase independent publishing companies and their authors. This... - June 11, 2008 - iUniverse
Stonehenge: Ancient Megalithic Site Holds Secret to Earth’s Turbulent Past
Computer systems analyst Dean Talboys has unlocked a previously overlooked aspect of an ancient megalithic site in Wiltshire, England, which indicates a major catastrophic event at the end of the last Ice Age 13,000 years ago that could have been caused by the rapid decline of the polar ice caps. - June 11, 2008 - Dean Talboys