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Financial Literacy at a Record Low Due to the Lack of Financial Education. Further: Most Consumers Fail Basic Financial Literacy Quiz.
In conjunction with April being Financial Literacy Month, FinancialLiteracyQuiz.com has today released its 1st quarter statistics showing that the average quiz score from thousands of online test takers was just 56.84%, yet a minimum score of 75% is required to “pass.” The majority of... - April 10, 2008 - Braun Media, LLC
Call for Remixers: "Borders" Remix Contest Announced
Remix artists are invited to try their hand at a remix of this dance-rock tune. - April 10, 2008 - Ben Seigel
Author Gives Phone Number to Readers, Asks for Advice
Michael T. Owens, a self-described scatterbrained writer, is asking the world to help with his next novel. He encourages people to call (815) 642-9687 to leave messages with ideas for main characters, settings, and basic plots. “My problem is I have too many ideas. That’s why I’m... - April 07, 2008 - Michael T. Owens
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
Award-Winning Author, Magdalena Ball Talks with Stories for Children Magazine About Her Latest Book, Sleep Before Evening
Magdalena Ball chatted with Gayle Jacobson-Huest, Assistant Editor Stories for Children Magazine. The two ladies talked about Ball’s latest book, Sleep Before Evening which is about the creative urge: its origins and the potential dangers of not satisfying it. Written for readers ages 16 and... - April 05, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine
Pro Songwriter Officially Launches Innovative Website, "Songwriter Advisor"
Former Warner/Chappell staff songwriter Orlando Gutierrez offers beginner to advanced songwriters free songwriting help and personal advice in an effort to help them achieve success in the music industry. - April 05, 2008 - Songwriter Advisor
Maurice Woodson, Author of "Child Abduction: How To Protect Your Children," and The Center of Missing and Exploited Children Believe More Education is Needed
The Center of Missing and Exploited Children announced recently on CNN that more education was needed to keep children and teens safe and Maurice Woodson, author of "Child Abduction: How To Protect Your Children" agreed during a speech celebrating the re-release of his book. - April 04, 2008 - Maurice Woodson
The SFC First Annual Granny Awards Are Announced
Children’s Writers and Illustrators are putting on their best attire in preparation for the Stories for Children Annual SFC “Granny” Awards. - April 04, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine
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
Quentin Elias and Electro Boy Inc Records Release New Single “Fever” on iTunes
Recording Artist Quentin Elias and Los Angeles based dance producer Flash of Electro Boy Inc Records release “Fever” on iTunes in advance of the upcoming album titled LOVE CONFUSION. - April 03, 2008 - Electro Boy Inc
If You’ve Ever Dealt with Prematurity, in Vitro, Adoption or Simply the Birth of a Child… a Father’s Tribute to 14 Ounces of Love
After utilizing in vitro fertilization, David and his wife were ecstatic to learn of the baby growing within Susan Loewenstein. This joy, however, came to an abrupt halt when the family faced every expectant parents’ worst nightmare-- their baby, Rachel, was born 4 months early. With a severe... - April 03, 2008 - David Loewenstein PhD
The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards
The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The first of the 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards,... - April 02, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
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.
Music That Speaks to the World - Electroprophet's Debut Album Entitled "Let's Put It Back Together" is Now Available Worldwide
Electroprophet's 12-track debut album of hard-hitting and fresh-sounding industrialesque electronic metal is now available worldwide from CD Baby (http://cdbaby.com/cd/electroprophet). - April 01, 2008 - Electroprophet
Dating Expert Provides Tips for Single Parents on Balancing Parenting Responsibilities and Romance
Deborrah Cooper, dating expert, author and host of internet radio talk show Sucka Free Dating discusses the pros, cons and "how-to's" of dating single parents. Single parents and those with experience dating single parents are invited to share their experiences or ask questions on the live, call-in broadcast taking place on Wednesday April 2nd at 8:00 pm PST. Interested parties may participate in the broadcast by calling 347-327-9215 or logging onto http://www.blogtalkradio.com/askheartbeat - April 01, 2008 - Deborrah Cooper
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.
A "One-Two" Punch Week for Susan Wingate
Not Only Does Susan Wingate's Poem, "Paranoia," win 2nd place in Writing Competition but her Third Novel's Excerpt Will Be Published in ASU's press, the Superstition Review. - March 31, 2008 - Author Susan Wingate
New Novel Questioning 9/11 by Al Francis
Evil in high places is the theme of an action-packed novel by Al Francis which hits the internet bookstand this month. Published by Lulu.com, Death at Angel Bay tells the story of an American journalist engaged in a search for his brother who had been assumed killed on 9/11. The journalist, Colin... - March 31, 2008 - Al Francis
The Shocking Truth About the Hypnosis Bandit from Hollywood Hypnotist Kevin Stone
Press release about the hypnotist bandit and the truth about hypnosis. - March 30, 2008 - Hollywood Hypnotist
"Paranoia" by Susan Wingate Places in Writing Competition
Susan Wingate's Free Verse Poem, "Paranoia," wins 2nd place in 2007 Literary Magic Writing Competition. - March 29, 2008 - Author Susan Wingate
Author Publishes First Band Nerds Poetry Book
DJ Corchin opens the door to the wonderful world of “Band Nerds” with international availability of Band Nerds Poetry From The 13th Chair Trombone Player. - March 28, 2008 - The Phazelfoz Company, LLC
Latin Pop Star to Make Appearance at 15th Annual GLBT Expo
Kentucky Colonel Jade Esteban Estrada to unveil new music video at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. - March 28, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Lawyer Turned Rapper Set to Release Mixtape with Mick Boogie on March 31st
Mekka Don, most prominently known for his online reality series, The “Legal” Hustler, is set to release his first mixtape, “Law and Order”, with DJ Mick Boogie on Monday, March 31st. - March 27, 2008 - Mekka Don
American Heart Association to Benefit from Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break
"While we’re getting together to have some fun, we also wanted to give back to a worthwhile cause so we chose the American Heart Association," says BAM Enterprises Founder & CEO, Beverly Mahone. - March 27, 2008 - Beverly Mahone
Triangle Community Works Welcomes 'First Gay Latin Star' to Raleigh
Comedy Central’s Jade Esteban Estrada will perform his award-winning solo ‘ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1’ April 5. - March 26, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Korpo Records Releases the First-Ever Korpo Album
Adam Tod Leverton's first album is released. - March 26, 2008 - Korpo Records
Military Family Appreciation Month
The Party Animals Live appeared at Pearl Harbors Ward Field in Celebration of Military Family Appreciation Month. - March 25, 2008 - The Party Animals, LLC
VioletteReid.com Urges You to Undergo an Adventurous Fright with Out of Night
The First Chronicle of Zayashariya: Out of Night (ISBN-10:09799757-6-9 & ISBN-13: 978-0-9799757-6-X ) Close your eyes and permit your mind to wander. Imagine the deepest crevice of Hell and walking among the most nightmarish abominations that your mind can conjure up. Allow the hair on the back... - March 25, 2008 - violettereid.com
Bringing Home the Baking Provides Inside Scoop on How to Start a Licensed Home-Based Baking Business
Author Quincella C. Geiger, announces the release of her new book, "Bringing Home the Baking," (ISBN: 9-780-615-145-181) that reveals the secrets to setting up a successful home-based baking business. - March 24, 2008 - Quincella C. Geiger
Weekly Pet Photo Contest
Pets To Paint, Inc. of Winter Park, FL has launched a close-up photo contest for all pets. There is no cost or purchase needed to enter. A check for $100 will be provided weekly to the winner. This contest is open to pet owners throughout the U.S. - March 22, 2008 - Pets To Paint, Inc.
2008 Cost of Laughing Index Jumps 4%; Dancing Chicken Telegram Flies to $250
Rise in 2008 Cost of Laughing Index threatens America's status as humor superpower. - March 21, 2008 - Malcolm Kushner
New Association Focuses on Special Challenges of Memoir Writers - National Association of Memoir Writers Prepares to Launch Web Site
The National Association of Memoir Writers (NAMW) is opening its virtual doors soon and preparing to launch a new Web site geared toward the special challenges memoir writers face. - March 21, 2008 - Linda Joy Myers
A Personal Journey "Finding Wings with Shattered Pieces"
In the release of her first book, A Personal Journey, Finding Wings with Shattered Pieces, Phyllis outlines a proven 12 Stage Path, as she fought for survival in a world that was dark, distant and totally unfamiliar. Using these personalized stages, Phyllis conducts motivational and life skills seminars empowering people to reach beyond their current trials or setbacks to become the person God intended them to be. - March 20, 2008 - Phyllis Bedford
Encouraging New Guidebook Reveals How to Get Prayers Answered
"When Heaven Hears Your Prayer" by Sharlyne C. Thomas gives Christians a strategy for establishing the promises of God in their life. - March 19, 2008 - Sharlyne C. Thomas
Writing Your Memoir: a Path to Transformation and Healing - Annual Body and Soul Retreat to be Held in Napa Valley Wine Country
The Body and Soul Spring Writing Retreat will be held April 4-6, 2008 in Calistoga, CA. For more information visit the Web site http://www.memoriesandmemoirs.com. - March 19, 2008 - Linda Joy Myers
Gary Sturgis to Co-Star in Chicago Pulaski Jones
Bad Guy Does a Funny - Gary Sturgis co-stars in Cedric the Entertainer's Directorial Debut written by Kel Mitchell and Janis Woody - March 18, 2008 - Gary Sturgis
Snoop Dogg Endorses The "Legal" Hustler
Mekka Don: The "Legal" Hustler is a reality series on YouTube about a young lawyer who left a prestigious job to become a rapper. Rapper, Snoop Dogg saw the first episode and said, "A lawyer rapping?! Tell him I said to do his thizzz!" The "Legal" Hustler can be viewed every Monday on YouTube.com. - March 18, 2008 - Mekka Don
"The Weather For Today" - Featuring The Kasperians
The Kasperians are back with their second children's interactive book titled; The Weather For Today. - March 18, 2008 - The Kasperians
Hip-Hop Artist and Songwriter B.Ware Releases His Full-Length CD, "It's My Style"
Fast-rising Panama City, Florida hip-hop artist and songwriter B.Ware has released his full-length CD, "It's My Style". The 15 track CD has dynamic vocals and uptempo beats typical of B.Ware’s style. CD is available for purchase directly from his website at IamBware.com in CD format as well as digital download. - March 18, 2008 - B.Ware
Vertical Gardening Secrets
Vertical Gardening Secrets.Com opens new information site for gardeners. www.verticalgardeningsecrets.com provides information and free resources. Setting up a website was the last thing Janet Combs, a former Child Support Investigator, ever thought of doing. She laughs, “I wasn’t... - March 18, 2008 - Janet Combs
"A New Year's Family" Author, Illustrator and Narrator - Cookie Grimes Will be Doing a Book Signing at Garden of Read'n at 1:00 on March 22, 2008
Cookie Grimes will be doing a Book Signing at 1:00, March 22, 2008 at Garden of Read'n located at 2621 Brooks St, Missoula, MT. Cookie writes children's books that help seed ideas into a child's mind about the tools we all need to get through life. Cookie's goals in writing children's books is to... - March 17, 2008 - Cookie Grimes
Free "99 Success Secrets of Jesus" Coaching Blog Announced by Author Don Daniel Ortiz
Learn how to bridge-the-gap between professional and spiritual success with a free 99 Success Secrets of Jesus coaching blog. - March 16, 2008 - Don Daniel Ortiz
Electropolis - Murder and Intrigue in the Good Old-Fashioned Future
Dean Motter's popular comic book series available once more in two e-publishing editions. - March 16, 2008 - Dean Motter
Florida Artist Douglas Sandler Sells His First Painting
Florida artist and mental health parity activist sells his first painting. - March 13, 2008 - American Creative Services Publications
Queen Writes Christian Poetry Book for Ladies in Their 20’s
Desire and Fear Nothing - Young author urges women to believe in the power of being kind and living fearlessly. - March 13, 2008 - D.A.B. Ink Publishing, Inc.
Illusionist Michael Grandinetti Brings Easter Magic to The White House
Master illusionist Michael Grandinetti, as featured on NBC, ABC Family, CBS, and stages across the country, performs amazing, never before seen illusions for an expected audience of over 18,000 people at the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll. - March 13, 2008 - Michael Grandinetti Magic
Book Publication Reveals Breakthrough Solution
As wealthy Canadian author Robert Kite says, “Twenty-years ago I was an ordinary worker. My wife and I realized that our savings would not provide us with our retirement dream, so I adapted a scheme that I had devised for my professional work. I am pleased to share it with my readers.” - March 12, 2008 - Robert Kite, Author
Website Drops Paid Advertising
Niche webzine SheepOverboard.com removes paid advertisements in 5th year online, replacing them with PSAs (Public Service Announcements). - March 12, 2008 - SheepOverboard
The Body Mechanic Announces Power Breathing e-Book
Jeff Wooten, The Body Mechanic™ (www.yourbodymechanic.com), has announced the release of an e-book titled Dynamic Power Breathing, which discusses how to increase your lung power and capacity using the same techniques practiced by Shaolin Monks and Yoga Masters. In addition, the e-book... - March 11, 2008 - The Body Mechanic