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Declare Your Independence (Undo Your Dependence)
The popular trend of the population is geared to receive external goodies with a resultant deterioration of internal values. The author is a self-taught, self-motivated individual who is always seeking new solutions to everyday problems. - April 10, 2008 - James V. Morgia
Wedding Planning Site Seeks Answers from Brides
WedNet.com is looking to brides and grooms for input on just what makes a wedding planning site useful. - April 10, 2008 - WedNet LLC
Sound Authors Radio Show Announces April 11th, 2008 Show Lineup
World Talk Radio broadcasted on the Modavox network features Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show. - April 10, 2008 - Sound Authors
Industry Expert Bettye Zoller Puts First Things First in New Voice Acting Podcast
Bettye Zoller encourages newcomers to get trained before setting up a home recording studio in her most recent episode on the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com. - April 10, 2008 - Voices.com
Free Lunch Comics Makes Debut Performance at New York Comic Con
2008 has been a very exciting year for Free Lunch Comics. So far they have released three new book titles, signed on new creators and have made several appearances at prominent conventions and in the media. Their flagship title, Bigger, has garnered critical and popular acclaim in the comics... - April 10, 2008 - Free Lunch Comics
The Caipirinha: Cocktail of the 2008 Recession? Cachaça Leading Growth Trends Among Spirits’ Categories
In 1982, it was the Classic Martini. In 1992 it was the Margarita. In 2001, the Cosmopolitan. What’s the cocktail of the 2008 recession? Many are pointing to the Caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. After all, who knows how... - April 09, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Simon Fraser University Partners with My Yoga Online to Provide Videos for Their Students
Unique Partnership of Simon Fraser University and My Yoga Online (MYO) Sets The Stage for Other Partnerships with Colleges and Universities Around The World. - April 09, 2008 - My Yoga Online
TekNmotion Explodes Onto the Gaming Audio Scene with Release of Pulsar SX PC Gaming Headphones
Connect via USB or audio plug, the choice is yours. Feature packed, stylish gaming headphones that sound great and are affordable for all PC gamers. - April 09, 2008 - TekNmotion
COO of Monogram Virtua Entertainment Attends the Virtual Worlds 2008 Conference in New York City
COO & Co-Founder, Harold Whaley, attended the Virtual Worlds 2008 Conference. - April 09, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
EverythingArtandDesign.com Goes Live Today
Everything Art and Design is a spin-off site from EB Arts Creative Industries and is live today. It covers news, insight, and resources for starting or running an online business related to the arts. - April 09, 2008 - EB Arts Creative Industries
Nashville Joins VH1’S Celebrity Fit Club Judge in Free Fitness Event: Nashville’s Get Fit Day
State Farm and VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club judge, Dr. Ian Smith will host Nashville’s Get Fit Day, free of charge, Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Tennessee State University’s Kean Hall from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Nashville’s Get Fit Day is a program partnering with the 50 Million... - April 09, 2008 - Social Butterfly PR Group
Resume Worthy Summer Travel
Marblehead-based BrilliantTrips LLC was launched with one purpose: to build an entirely unique and efficient travel company that promotes education through travel. Founded by veterans of the student travel industry, BrilliantTrips is dedicated to providing individuals and groups with an international experience that promotes sustainable tourism and cross-cultural understanding. - April 09, 2008 - BrilliantTrips
Resveratrol Cited as Key to Slowing the Aging Process in Barbara Walters Special
Resveratrol is key to living to be 150 years old. Scientists have found that resveratrol works on a gene called SERT1 that controls the aging process. While the company that is making a synthetic version of resveratrol is in Phase One of clinical trials, people can get an all-natural form of resveratrol in a supplement called NutraGrape. It is available online at www.nutragrape.com. - April 08, 2008 - NutraGrape
Little Rox Can Make a Big Difference
Little Rox hope to bring peace, hope and security to the world with character development. - April 08, 2008 - Little Rox LLC
On Common Ground: Bridging the Mormon Evangelical Divide Now Available Electronically
Celestine Publishing announced the availability of its book, On Common Ground: Bridging the Mormon Evangelical Divide as an electronic download for easier access both locally and internationally. - April 07, 2008 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Kids-Did-It! Designs® and Animal Radio® Share the Love of Animals
Animal Radio® and Art Licensor Kids-Did-It! Designs® have teamed up to celebrate our connection with our furry-friends with the introduction of a dozen cute and colorful Cats’n Dogs note cards selected from their Kids-Did-It! Designs® kid’s art collection which feature delightful artwork created by imaginative young students, ages 3 to 14. - April 07, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Pageant People Launches First Interactive Pageant Directory
The editors at the PageantPeople.com pageant news desk have announced the release of the first fully interactive beauty pageant directory. Pageant People is an online pageant news and pageantry Internet portal which has expanded over the past two years to include information of interest to pageant... - April 07, 2008 - PageantPeople.com
Copy Editor Selena Spain Moves Onto New Adventures and Says "Goodbye" to the Stories for Children Magazine Family
Stories for Children Magazine Editor, VS Grenier announced the resignation of Selena Spain April 1st, 2008. - April 06, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine
Celebrity Judges Determine Final Five Contestants for Stager Idol
Real Estate Stagers Compete for Stager Idol Title. Celebrity judges Ann Maurice the House Doctor, Stephanie McWilliams from HGTV's Fun Shui and Margi Kyle the Designing Dr. choose the final five finalists for Stager Idol. - April 06, 2008 - Real Estate Staging Association
King Louis XVI Signed Document Becomes Available for Purchase at Circa Savannah
Louis XVI, king of France, arrived in the wrong historical place at the wrong time and soon found himself overwhelmed by events beyond his control. - April 05, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Innovative All Green Screen Comedy Series from Pith-e Productions
The new seven minute programs “Is It Safe? aka Safety First” an innovative internet comedy series using live actors in an all-green screen environment with miniature sets debuts. According Pith-e Productions principle producers, Tom Konkle and David Beeler, the show plans to use miniatures to create 100 percent of its sets, much like last year’s “300” used CGI to fashion the Battle of Thermopylae only this time with frankly, much sillier wigs. A season promo is on www.daveandtom. - April 04, 2008 - Pith-e Productions
Fans to Take Over New Web Puppet Comedy
Social media agency Qube Media is rolling out a wide-ranging online pr and user-generated content campaign for new web-based comedy show backed by Sony BMG. The daily show, called Apollo's Pad, is produced by Galleon Holdings plc and is set in a run-down New York nightclub run by puppets. Deviant... - April 04, 2008 - Qube Media
Rare Amelia Earhart Signed Photo for Sale by Circa Savannah, LLC
The letter from Jean Teal, Amelia Earhart personal assistant, on March 7, 1935, on Amelia Earhart personal letterhead, referencing the autographed photo of Amelia Earhart to a fan. - April 04, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Rare Signed Princess Diana Christmas Card Featuring Her Wedding Photo, for Sale by Circa Savannah, LLC
The official 1981 Christmas card issued by the newlyweds Charles and Diana featuring their wedding photo, signed and inscribed on the inside cover by the Princess of Wales in black pen, "Mr. Munro, Yours most sincerely, Diana." - April 04, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
World of Words Celebrate National Poetry Month
The World of Words by Elias Tobias poetry web blog celebrates National Poetry Month with a contest. - April 04, 2008 - Elias Tobias
Sound Authors Radio Show Announces April 4th, 2008 Show Lineup
World Talk Radio broadcasted on the Modavox network features Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show. - April 04, 2008 - Sound Authors
Universe of Luxury Podcast Launches with an Outlandish Collection of Ridiculously Expensive Items
Free Universe of Luxury Podcast Covering Wildly Opulent Items Now Available for Immediate Download. - April 04, 2008 - Universe of Luxury
The B-Dub at Night Program Expands, Moves to 3 P.M. Eastern
After a successful run in the 10 p.m. time slot, The B-Dub at Night Program has moved into afternoon prime time. The show, which streams live at both www.talkradiox.com and alldigitalradio.com, will now air live for two hours Monday through Friday beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern. The B-Dub at Night... - April 04, 2008 - The B-Dub at Night Program
The Secret Room Celebrity Gift Suite is Looking for Products for the MTV Movie Awards Gift Suite in May
The Secret Room celebrity gifting suite is currently looking for new trendy products and travel resorts to participate in the upcoming Secret Room MTV Movie Awards Celebrity Gift Suite on May 30-31 2008 in Los Angeles. - April 04, 2008 - The Secret Room Celebrity Gifting Suite
CopMagnet.com Cannonball Run Live Webcast
Live Webcast of the 2008 Cannonball One Lap Of America. Cannonball Run was a great movie, but Burt Reynolds will not be competing in the real thing. Today, the Cannonball Run is known as Cannonball One Lap of America, and CopMagnet.com will Webcast the 2008 Cannonball Run Live. - April 03, 2008 - CopMagnet.com
Freefroot, a Modern Giveaway Website Where Carefully Curated Giveaways Create Awareness of Well Designed, Sustainable and Progressive Alternatives in the Marketplace
The newly minted giveaway site is dedicated to showcasing brands that promote themselves by giving away their products for free. - April 03, 2008 - Freefroot
MJSA Eager to Help Jewelry Designers Succeed in the Business of Bling
Designers and artisans can now gain entry to MJSA’s EXPO NY and take advantage of the jewelry manufacturing industry’s annual trade show--April 13-15, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, NYC. - April 03, 2008 - Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America
New e-Book Makes Condom the Butt of Jokes
Is safe sex a laughing matter? The Condom, a new e-book by Marin Darmonkow, suggests so. The Condom features over 50 pages of color cartoons that are just good, clean fun. - April 03, 2008 - taboook publishing
Edwin Freeman Starring as Mister Cee in "Notorious"
Edwin Freeman, announces that Fox Searchlight has just hired him for the role of Mister Cee in the upcoming biopic 'Notorious.' - April 03, 2008 - Clout PR Firm
April 19 Designated as Boomer Diva Nation Day
Daytona Beach Mayor Glenn Richey has designated April 19 as Boomer Diva Nation Day. This is in conjunction with the First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break which will be held there April 18-20. An official Proclamation will be issued, during the Girlfriends luncheon, declaring the day as... - April 03, 2008 - Beverly Mahone
San Francisco Poet + Composer to Hit Atlanta
World rhythm ensemble Copus to perform at historic Sweet Auburn Springfest in Atlanta where the annual festival draw is 350,000 to 500,000. - April 03, 2008 - Copus Multimedia LLC
Limofur.com Launched
Website limofur.com officially launched after a successful beta test. - April 03, 2008 - Limofur Inc
Northfield Labor Day Weekend Celebration Announces 2008 Theme and Button Design Contest: American Heroes
The 2008 theme will apply to the annual Button Design, the Parade, and the weekend's events, entertainment and midway. All participants are encouraged to express the theme in their displays and presentations, and especially parade floats. A Button Design Contest open to anyone under age 18 is underway, and application forms are available at www.northfieldlaborday.org. Booth and Parade applications are available there as well. - April 02, 2008 - Northfield Labor Day Weekend
Event Mixes Wine, Chocolate, Music in the West Loop
220 Communications in association with Aroma Chef and Wine Styles hosts its second After Hours Wine and Chocolate Tasting. Friday April 11th starting at 8PM at Big City Swing 1012 West Randolph in Chicago. Tickets are $15 each. The event will feature selections from the Wine Styles Chicago South... - April 02, 2008 - 220 Communications
ShowClix Introduces New Mobile Ticketing Service in Latest Version of Its Online Ticketing Solution
Mobile tickets are delivered to buyers' cell phones as SMS text messages, rather than barcode images, making the service compatible with over 99% of mobile devices. - April 02, 2008 - ShowClix
Rare "Gone with the Wind" Letters to be Sold
An important collection of Gone With the Wind letters and memorabilia are now being displayed at Circa Savannah an will be sold to interested parties. - April 01, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Original Johnny Mercer Music Contracts for Sale at Circa Savannah
An important collection of one of America's favorite lyricist, vocalist, and composer who contributed to many Broadway musical productions and Hollywood films is available for purchase as Circa Savannah. - April 01, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Shaking the Very Rafters of Existence, Self-Published Fantasy Novel "The Soulstealer War" Receives Critical Acclaim
"Indeed, it is the mark of good genre fiction that it is able to transcend it's foundations and shake the very rafters of existence. Douglas Adams did it with his Hitchhiker's Guide series, Tolkein did it with his Middle Earth, and now W. L. Hoffman has done it with the beginning of The Soulstealer War series.” - Front Street Reviews - April 01, 2008 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
MMA Battles Spill Over to Music Arena on indieSolo.com
IndieSolo.com, a filter for the independent music industry, launches MMA Music - a niche music section dedicated to Mixed Martial Arts and Music. - April 01, 2008 - EyeShout Media Inc.
Voices.com Launches the Spring ’08 Release with New Features, Benefits and Pricing
The leading voice over marketplace has come full circle with fulfilled promises for their Spring ’08 Release. - April 01, 2008 - Voices.com
Color Tango Musicality Seminar
A Seminar for Tango Dancers and Tango Music Lovers. An informative and inspiring Seminar on the history and evolution of Tango music by one of the most extraordinary Tango Orchestras in the world... The Color Tango Orchestra. - April 01, 2008 - Librero Multimedia Productions
"Two Guys From Barnum, Iowa And How They Helped Save Basketball"
New Book Tells Fascinating History of the Invention of the Slam Dunk Saving Break Away Basketball Goal; Invention Eliminated Cost of Replacing Broken Glass Backboards and Bent Rims; Allowed Game Play to Continue After Slam Dunks That Would Otherwise Have Broken Equipment and Caused an Interruption in Play. - April 01, 2008 - Francois Press
Robby Wagner: Record 10 Hour Stand-Up Comedy Performance for a Cause
Comedian, Robby Wagner, performs a record 10 hour and 7 minute stand-up routine on March 9th, 2008. - April 01, 2008 - Robert Wagner Marketing and Entertainment
"Women’s World" National Magazine Chicago, Illinois – on Monday, March 31, 2008, Laura Dion-Jones Casey Will be One of Three Women Featured in "Women’s World" Magazine
The feature tells the vital role daily walking played in Laura’s tremendous 130-pound weight loss success story. By making walking her daily form of cardio, Laura lost 130 pounds in 2 1/2 years the old-fashioned way – on her own – and she is now into her fourth year of maintenance. - March 31, 2008 - Laura Dion-Jones, Ltd.
Animal Lovers Finally Have Their Own Online Dating Site
Starting April 1, 2008, www.therightbreed.com will be actively on the air. Geared towards single pet owners and animal lovers, the online dating website offers instant messaging with webcam, a graphic intense unique chat room, emails, flirts, searches by region, age, animals and breeds, blogs, forums and an online magazine on pets and dating. Sign up now... it's free and The Right Breed is also offering the potential to win one year's worth of pet food. A site like this is long overdue. - March 30, 2008 - The Right Breed