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WinePress.US 4th Annual Winefest Itinerary Completed
The fourth annual WinePress.US Winefest will be held July 10-12th, 2008 at the Flamingo Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, California. Events to include a free full day bus winery tour, including lunch and tasting fees, private tours, two full days of seminars on winemaking & grape growing, winemaking competition, small winery tasting and more. - April 30, 2008 - WinePress.US
A Mother’s Day Gift She Will Never Forget
This is one Mother’s Day Gift she will never forget – for a real romantic experience send her custom romance poetry. It will pay dividends to the marriage all year long. - April 30, 2008 - Say It With Poetry, Inc.
Band of Horses Song Featured in Charleston International Film Festival Documentary "Mundaka" Producer/Director Also Filmed Rock Group’s Next Music Video
When independent film and video producer/director Jarrod Tallman was looking for the quintessential song to close his surf documentary “Mundaka,” he had only to look as far as beloved local rock group Band of Horses. The third track on their 2006 album “Everything All The... - April 30, 2008 - Jarrod Tallman
Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIABU) Partners with Children’s Hospital Boston on Animation Project Event
CDIABU 3D Animation students tackle an inspiring project in a 24-hour animation marathon. - April 30, 2008 - The Center for Digital Imaging at Boston University
Mrs. Christian U.S.A. 2008 is Crowned
A Family Therapist from Riverdale, MD is crowned Mrs. Christian U.S.A. - April 30, 2008 - Christian U.S.A Pageant
Planet Child of Cary to Host Nesting for Peace Creation Session
Planet Child of Cary will welcome Apex artist Karin Baumeister-Rehm who will host two creative art sessions as part of her Nesting for Peace project. Baumeister-Rehm will be at Planet Child on May 6th at 10 AM and again on May 8th at 4 PM as part of her efforts to bring the Nesting for Peace concept to cities outside of Apex. - April 30, 2008 - Planet Child of Cary
Mariel Lane Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor
An outstanding young woman from Memphis, TN receives Lifetime Achievement Award. - April 30, 2008 - World Universe Ambassador Org.
Monet's Palate - Claude Monet
Claude Monet had two passions art and food and both meet at Monet's Palate - April 29, 2008 - AFB Productions Inc
Fox Media Lab's Incubated Communications Company UBZ2.COM LLC Garners $125,000,000 International Technology Loan
UBZ2.COM LLC enters as the first sports world wide social network. They have been awarded a 10-year low interest Technology Loan from Russian Volk Finance Group, located in Moscow. - April 29, 2008 - Fox Media Lab
Amy Winehouse – the Secret to Her Success, Evidence from Her Subconscious
Is there more to Amy’s success than her musical talent? How does someone with little formal training at the young age of 24 accomplish all this? Is it purely her voice, reminiscent of the old days of jazz and blues, a voice that channels the vocal stylings of Aretha Franklin and Etta James? Or is it perhaps her unique image and her controversial lifestyle that draws us to her? What is it that makes Amy Winehouse great? A psycholinguistic analysis of Amy’s words reveals. - April 29, 2008 - WhyCeleb Magazine
Give for Chris Fund Holds Its Inaugural Event on May 3rd at the Town Tavern
Cocktails for a Cause will raise money for a child in need. - April 29, 2008 - Penta Dynamic Solutions
Thomas-Somero Design Increases Charitable Donations
Hollywood-based design team Thomas-Somero Design donates over $30,000 in services to various charitable causes. - April 28, 2008 - Thomas-Somero Design
A Fresh, Positive Image Inspires a Diverse Support Group for Actor/Singer Corbin Bleu
A two hour drive from Crawfordsville, Indiana across the Illinois state line ended with Amy Hutchison and her daughter, Ashley waiting in a line with over two hundred screaming girls. There was a hockey game to be played that evening, or it could have baseball, Amy had no idea which sport venue. It... - April 28, 2008 - AlmostBullet.com
News Release for New Best-Selling Crime Novel, Chickenhawk
Chickenhawk is a gritty crime novel about a serial killer, cops, New York City, sex, murder, illness, madness, racism, sexism, religion, politics and vengeance. - April 27, 2008 - Arnold Wolf
New Website Generates Renewed Interest in Romance
Say It With Poetry, Inc. launches new website, www.sendherpoetry.com, offering custom romance poetry for all special occasions. - April 27, 2008 - Say It With Poetry, Inc.
Team Building Program Initiated with National Charity
Corporate team building provider Critical Pathfinders is pleased to announce that Evergreen, a national not-for-profit, is the first client to participate in TeamTube, a unique, new team building program. On April 21, 2008, the day before Earth Day, three teams from Evergreen gathered at Evergreen... - April 27, 2008 - Critical Path Finders
May 2008 Philadelphia First Friday **Gala Opening Reception** Featuring Original Artwork by FitzGibbon, The Ebullient Butterfly
First Friday Gallery Walk after party featuring artwork by up and coming artist Nicole FitzGibbon on May 2, 2008. - April 26, 2008 - Nicole Kristiana Studio
Söfft Shoe Company Donates Shoes to Teachers of the Not-for-Profit Program, Dancing Classrooms
Söfft Shoe Company, makers of women’s footwear brands Söfft and Softspots, today announced they are donating shoes to the teachers of Dancing Classrooms, a project of the American Ballroom Theater Company, a not-for-profit organization based in New York City. Dancing Classrooms was... - April 26, 2008 - Sofft Shoe Company
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2008 - Third Annual List
Love Our Children USA announced today the Third Annual “Mothers Who Make A Difference List.” What is the most difficult job in the world? Parenting. As Mother’s Day nears on Sunday, May 11th, and at a time when violence against children affects over 3 million children in our... - April 26, 2008 - Love Our Children USA
The 8th Annual Burlington College Student Film Festival
Tuesday, April 29th, Door opens at 6:00 p.m., Higher Ground, So. Burlington, VT - April 25, 2008 - Burlington College
Me No Speak Adds Two New Titles to Its Language Companion Series for Travelers Headed to Japan and Thailand
The Me No Speak roster of travel titles expands to include China, Japan, and Thailand. A twist on traditional phrase books, Me No Speak helps people communicate in the simplest way: pointing at what they want to say. - April 25, 2008 - Me No Speak
iUniverse to Exhibit at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Attendees of the 13th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (April 26-27) will have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the self-publishing industry from iUniverse the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company. With more than 130,000 people... - April 25, 2008 - iUniverse
Global Recognition of Owners Perspective Magazine Rockets as Sell My Timeshare NOW Confirm Support of New Consumer Publication
Just four weeks after the first announcement by Perspective International Ltd that they will be publishing a consumer version of their successful B2B publication Perspective Magazine, and the support is already flooding in from across the globe. - April 25, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Massive Impact on Recycling and the Environment
The Vyouz network is a pioneering and innovative team of individuals developing environmentally-sensible working websites. With over 200 domains and 30 green brands to its credit Vyouz is set to become one of the biggest names in the battle against climate change. www.vskips.co.uk and... - April 25, 2008 - Vyouz Ltd
Four Teens Fully Recover from Autism
Press Conference and World Premiere Movie. - April 25, 2008 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Kate Pabst Encourages Lecture Attendees to "Be the Seeing"
Artist and commercial designer, Kate Pabst, examines a career marked by inquisitiveness and novel challenges. - April 25, 2008 - Quango Incorporated
Monogram Virtua's Art and Jewelry Show a Success with Patrons from Around the World in Cyber Space
Monogram Virtua Entertainment first annual Second Life Art Exhibit and Jewelry Show a success. - April 25, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
Corbis Takes Its Motion Collection to New Heights
Company Begins Offering New Footage from Serac Adventure Films. - April 25, 2008 - Corbis
DOT.TUNES Releases HookUp 1.0 Giving iTunes Users Remote Access to Multiple Libraries
DOT.TUNES HookUp 1.0 allows connected users to access, browse, stream and download content directly from remote iTunes libraries. - April 25, 2008 - DOT.TUNES
Dark Reel Cast Greets Fango Fans
“Dark Reel” is a film within in film and on top of that, the pre-production is a story in itself. Take one privileged young man (Director, Josh Eisenstadt) from a well heeled suburb with dreams of directing. Add an ex-gang banger (Producer, David Forline) equipped with nothing more than bravado and chutzpah. Mix well and several months later – out pops a movie – and a really good one at that. - April 24, 2008 - Dark Reel Productions
New Falcon Floral Designer to Give Portion of Profits to Care and Share
Owner, Amber Mustain has decided that a portion of the profits at Beautiful Expressions will be given to Care and Share. Not only will a portion of the profits from the Grand Opening on April 26th be donated, but on a monthly basis after that--permanently. - April 24, 2008 - Beautiful Expressions
Doctors' New Book, Hunger Free Forever, Gives Keys to Real Weight Loss Success
Dr. Michael Lyon and Dr. Michael Murray address the key steps needed for lifelong, healthy weight control in their new book, Hunger Free Forever. - April 24, 2008 - Hunger Free Forever
Jim Hughes Hosts Art of War for Business Leaders with Legendary Champion Royce Gracie at Log Cabin - Delaney House in Holyoke MA
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Jim Hughes and UFC, Pride, and K1 Champion Royce Gracie hold “Art of War” for business Executives at The Delaney House in Holyoke MA Friday May 16 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. - April 24, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
April Kirkus Discoveries Newsletter Features Three iUniverse Authors
Three iUniverse titles, Brief Flights by Frederic A. Alling, Harmony Hall by Ric McGee, and Broken Glass and Other Stories by Herbert Spohn, were listed among the Kirkus Discoveries best reviews of April. - April 24, 2008 - iUniverse
Miss Texas Organization Collects Prom Gowns for Girls in Need
Contestants Collect over $300,000 worth of gently worn prom gowns. - April 24, 2008 - Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
The Great Society Shines Spotlight on Fiskars Village with New Web Video Strategy
The Great Society, a Portland, Ore.-based brand-building company, has unveiled the first three installments in the Fiskars Cinema Series. The documentary short films were devised to bring fresh relevance to a nearly 360-year-old company and feature the people, scenery and stories that make up one of the world’s most spectacular – and least known – artist communities: Fiskars Village, Finland. The “webisodes” can be currently viewed at www.FiskarsCinemaSeries.com. - April 23, 2008 - The Great Society
BBC Film Network and depo consulting Launch Second Life Cinema
New virtual cinema to showcase independent British filmmakers to a global audience. - April 23, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
DollsBags.com Now Has "The Melie Bianco Spring 2008 Handbag Collection" In Stock
DollsBags.com just added the Melie Bianco Spring 2008 collection of handbags to their website. These fabulous handbags feature new and trendy designs and are carried by many celebrities. Melie Bianco was made famous at MTVs Laguna Beach party. Ageless fashion forward styling. Melie Bianco... - April 23, 2008 - DollsBags, LLC
Military News Network Launches MilitaryProfiles.com
New social networking site for military people is now online. - April 23, 2008 - MilitaryNewsNetwork.com
Royce Gracie, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Master and MMA Super Star Appearing at Log Cabin-Delaney House Wedding and Banquet with CT Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Jim Hughes
The Legendary Royce Gracie will be appearing at Western Massachusetts' premiere wedding and corporate event venue, the Log Cabin - Delaney House on the afternoon of Friday May 16, 2008 from 3:00 to 5:00. "We are excited to have Royce Gracie here at our banquet facility promoting his New England Self Defense Tour and Jim Hughes' upcoming College MMA Challenge and Live the Legend US MMA OPEN," says Beth DeGray, Director of Sales and Event Planning expert, at Log Cabin-Delaney House. - April 23, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Def Poetry Jam Co-Founder Bruce George Partners with Monogram Virtua Entertainment to Host Second Life Versions of Real Live Events
Bruce George partners with Monogram Virtua Entertainment in Second Life. - April 23, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
Ocean State Follies Founder, Charlie Hall to Host Rhode Island’s Got Talent
The Host With The Most. Rhode Island’s Got Talent, presented by The East Bay Chamber of Commerce, announces Ocean State Follies founder as Master of Ceremonies. Charlie Hall brings his Comedic Hosting style as this year's emcee. - April 23, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
VisualDxHealth Takes on Goliath in Webby Awards
Specialized Health Website Stands Out by Delivering Unparalleled Images and Information. - April 23, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
BetterTrades Presents Free Financial Freedom Expo
BetterTrades - Take control over your future by attending free seminars that demystify stock trading. - April 22, 2008 - BetterTrades
Rocklin Announces Completion of Its New Sound Stage in Rocklin, CA
ATV Video – Rocklin Announces Completion of its new Sound Stage in Rocklin, CA. ATV Video Technologies in Rocklin, CA announces completion of its second full service production studio. Lights, Camera, Action. To meet the increasing needs for professional videos in the Sacramento area, ATV... - April 22, 2008 - ATV Video Center - Rocklin
Media Mayhem Corporation Names Industry Renowned Jamie Ashe as VP of Business Development
Media Mayhem Corporation has named Jamie Ashe as VP of Business Development. Ms. Ashe is one of the most respected and well-known women in advertising today. She has had an extensive and highly recognized career in advertising. Ms. Ashe has been awarded the ‘Top Sales Person of the... - April 22, 2008 - Media Mayhem Corporation
Eight and One Half #1 on IDM/Electronica Chart
Electronica group Eight and One Half has an internet hit with thier new song entitled "Pious," presently in the #1 position on the IDM Chart at SoundClick.com. Eight and One Half is a band that produces music in the electronic music genres, and has been gaining fans from diverse camps,... - April 22, 2008 - Criterion International
Third Wave Digital Takes Best of Show at AAF Central Georgia District Awards Competition
The creative team at Third Wave Digital has won the American Advertising Federation's highest honor at the annual Addy Awards Excellence in Advertising competition for the Central Georgia region. Since incorporating in 1997, Third Wave Digital’s clients have won the Best of Show award eight... - April 22, 2008 - Third Wave Digital
Yoga—the Younger the Better
Lazy Lizards Yoga launches redesigned website from new owner Karen Allaire, mother and yoga instructor. Her passion for Lazy Lizards Yoga developed when her own son started practicing with her at home. She was amazed to see how natural Yoga comes to a child, and how radiant and calm her son was... - April 22, 2008 - Lazy Lizards Yoga
B Boy Entertainment and FastLane Pictures Produce Life Story of O'Jays Member Eric Nolan Grant
The film, tentatively titled I Am My Brother’s Keeper, takes us on a musical journey, as the hopes and dreams of Eric Nolan Grant are first crushed, then ultimately realized as he struggles to stay true to his music. Torn between his craft and the streets that raised him, Eric follows his dreams to places he never imagined. - April 22, 2008 - FastLane Pictures