Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
Florida Lotto Players Beat The Odds
Florida based entrepreneur Richard Moore developed a phenomenal concept called lotto magic back in January 1996. Moore noticed that more lottery jackpots in Florida were being won by lottery clubs or office pools. After researching the topic, Moore discovered that over 30% of all state lotteries are won by lottery pools.
Her further discovered that computers could be used to "filter" number combinations to greatly improve a pools odds of…
Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitarist Vicki Genfan Slated to Perform at Take A Chance T …
New Jersey\'s Affluent Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Takes the Stage June 26th
( EMAILWIRE.COM, May 03, 2007 ) Ann Arbor, MI -- Vicki Genfan, New Jersey\'s expert fingerstyle guitarist and prolific singer/songwriter receiving rave reviews the world over, is scheduled to perform live for the prestigious Take A Chance Tuesday\'s Free Concert Series hosted at The Ark on Tuesday, June 26th, 2007. Genfan takes the stage presenting her signature percussive guitar style…
AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST SABRINA SLOAN SUPPORTS HOLLYWOOD ARTS
Los Angeles, CA (May 2, 2007)— Sabrina Sloan, top 16 finalist from hit Fox TV show American Idol, will appear at the “Our Gift of Light” benefit on May 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Paul Revere Middle School in the Pacific Palisades.
Hollywood Arts is a new nonprofit art center located in Hollywood. Their mission is to use the arts to teach life and job-readiness skills that will empower at-risk…
PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING THRIVES AT 2007 LA TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
Los Angeles, CA (April 30, 2007)— Leave it to Playdate Kids Publishing to make the L.A. Times Book Festival just a little bit more… playful. This past weekend, on April 28-29, 2007, Playdate Kids Publishing featured their new musical series at the 2007 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the UCLA campus.
Children and parents alike enjoyed the acoustic music performed by the author, Tim Friedlander, while publisher, Tena…
Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel Completes Renovations
[Opelika, AL–May, 2007] – The beautiful Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National, nestled on 2,000 acres of lakefront countryside, is displaying a new look, new address and new honors from ConventionSouth magazine. Overlooking the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, this Auburn hotel offers 54 holes of championship golf, a stunning location for a business retreat, a peaceful, serene atmosphere, and is only a ten-minute drive from…
Sunset Gower Studios Dedicating Building Honoring Legendary Film/TV Assistant Di …
Hollywood, CA -- Sunset Gower Studios is honoring legendary motion picture and television assistant director and production manager, Abby Singer, with the renowned Directors’ Building dedicated in his name.
The installation of the Abby Singer plaque will take place on the Sunset Gower lot on Thursday, May 17, at 12:00 noon, followed immediately by an informal luncheon on the patio of the studio commissary, to be attended by Director’s Guild…
Mother's Day Sentiments from 100 Years Ago Might Make Your Mother Pale Today
Cleveland, Ohio – May 2, 2007 – A 21st-century mother might grow pale and wonder where she had gone wrong if she received a Mother’s Day card saying “ ‘Mother’s Day.’ What sweet remembrance mingles with its happy thought, like fragrant breath of Maytime, by the smiling flowers brought.” On Mother’s Day, today’s sons and daughters say it with flowers, candy, gifts and perhaps a card with a line…
Cooking Up Fun at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort
[Point Clear, AL – May, 2007] – Enjoy a relaxing Alabama Gulf Coast vacation at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa and learn a little about cooking while you’re here. Whether you are a beginner or expert in the kitchen, the Grand Hotel’s Chef Mike Wallace is holding culinary classes that are fun, hands-on experiences that will have people raving about your culinary skills.
Each month Executive…
Fast, Precise and Flexible Coding and Marking
With the launch of the PXR series continuous ink jet printer range, Hitachi, a company with 30 years experience in continuous ink jet (CIJ), has set new performance benchmarks. Ian Luck, managing director of UK distributor, Euromark Coding and Marking, explained, “With outputs as high as 700 metres per minute, the PXR printers offer class-leading print speed. They also offer exceptional quality, reliability, low emissions, cost of ownership…
Enjoy the Old and the New with the Senior PGA Tour and the New Renaissance Charl …
[Charleston, SC. – May, 2007] – This May South Carolina’s beautiful oceanfront is the setting for the 68th Senior PGA Championship. Kiawah Island, within 15 miles of downtown Charleston, is the scenic location for this legendary golf tournament.
"The location and timing of this Championship allow for a most memorable spectator experience," says Roger Warren, President of The PGA of America and Kiawah Island Golf Resort. "Spectators have a unique opportunity…
A Renaissance, Revival for the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta
[Atlanta, Ga. – May, 2007] – The Renaissance Waverly Hotel, the only AAA 4-Diamond northwest Atlanta area hotel, is in the process of an $8 million renovation throughout the public areas of the hotel, including updated meeting spaces, a new restaurant concept, and new heights of spa relaxation. This Atlanta luxury hotel strives to anticipate and exceed travelers’ expectations in the increasingly competitive Atlanta hotel market.
“The renewed atmosphere of…
Sharon Prabhakar wins award at the New York Festivals
Mumbai 30th Apr, 07: Sharon Prabhakar\'s much awaited music album \'Dilruba\' is a glorious celebration of the singer\'s warm, honey toned singing style has been released on Raga To Rock Records. The video of \'Dilruba\' created by Rajtaru Studios and Sarra Unlimited &Directed by Shehnaz Nadirshah has recently won the silver award at the New York Festival, It has been unanimously praised for it state-of-the-art graphics and brilliant special…
Gene Simmons of rock group KISS and his non-wife Shannon Tweed being sued for ph …
KISS bassist GENE SIMMONS has been notified he's violated another photographers copyrights.
Edward Przydzial of Beverly Hills states; "Mr. Simmons has stolen and used/abused my copyrights as far back as 1997 when they returned to the classic make-up era of the 70's... He has used my images on merchandise magazines, books, kisstory, metal edge magazine kiss specials and more. He has made no attempt to pay me or request usage in…
New Website Offers Daily Joy to a Stress-Filled World
DOWNS, Ill. (April 30, 2007) – As the Internet evolves into a medium that provides more than just basic information and commerce, one pair of visionaries has identified and communicated with a huge, often times unfulfilled audience -- people who need a short break from their stress-filled days. Playing Puppies (www.playing-puppies.com) fills that need by creating and posting daily videos of puppies playing, set to the music of independent…
MTV Award-winning Director Shane Drake Visits Music Reel Direct on Music Plus TV
Los Angeles, CA—(April 27, 2007)— MTV award-winning director, Shane Drake, visited the set of the show Music Reel Direct on Music Plus TV today. Music Reel Direct interviews industry influencers, creative heavyweights and musical artists in the independent scene. The show brings new music videos, shorts, animations and interviews. The show’s host, Reinel, requested Shane Drake to be her special guest this week.
During the hour-long interview, Drake shared some personal…
Safety Tips for Online Dating Members
Atlantic City, NJ – Recently, the online dating industry has taken a hit concerning the safety of its members. A New Jersey police officer offers important online dating tips that can help online dating members keep themselves safe.
Police Officer Kenneth Bachman from Egg Harbor Township, NJ is very familiar with the online dating industry. Bachman is an eight year veteran of the Burlington County Sheriffs Office in Mount Holly, NJ.…
MOTHERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 2007 ... Second Annual List
April 26, 2007 NEW YORK — Love Our Children USA announced today the second Annual “Mothers Who Make A Difference List.”
Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs there is. As Mother’s Day nears on Sunday, May 13th, and at a time when violence against children is affecting over 3 million children in the United States, we recognize mothers throughout the country who truly do make a difference.
This year…
Expert States: Use a Car to Control Gophers
Engine Exhaust Found To Be 90% Effective In Gopher Control
Burrowing critters are frustrating. Moles, gophers, voles, shrews, woodchucks, chipmunks, prairie dogs, squirrels, among others; all exhibit damaging behavior when combined with planned landscaping. What seems to make the damage done by these animals worse is the intelligence displayed by them when attempting to stop them: They learn to avoid and overcome traps, they hide and barricade themselves away from danger,…
European Travelers Gear Up for Springtime Cultural Celebrations in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – April 27, 2007 – The staff at EuroBookings.com (eurobookings.com) say that tourism in Prague has increased dramatically over the last several years based on their observation of a growing percentage of interest in Prague hotels. With the start of two important festivals in May, the company’s web stats show that interest in Prague hotels has reached an all-time high for 2007.
The Prague Spring Music…
Canadian Mother Attempts to Make Internet History
Lisa Campbell, mother of 3 and part time webmaster hopes to “Tip The Internet” for charity on August 17th 2007.
Inspired by the success of The Million Dollar Homepage created by student Alex Tew, Lisa thought that the idea of tipping the internet under the virtual weight of visitors was a unique idea worth trying.
Each visitor on August 17th will be given the opportunity to donate $5.00 in exchange for a…
AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST SABRINA SLOAN VOLUNTEERS TO JUDGE CELEBRITY DOG CONTEST A …
Los Angeles, CA (April 21, 2007)— Sabrina Sloan, top 16 finalist from hit Fox TV show American Idol, is set to judge a dog contest at New Leash On Life Animal Rescue’s 6th annual Nuts for Mutts dog show on April 22, 2007.
Nuts for Mutts was created by K9s Only (all-inclusive doggie destination) owners, Bobby and Kelly Dorafshar to help raise money for New Leash On Life’s Animal Rescue’s life…
Washington, D.C. Experiences a Renaissance on M Street
[Washington, D.C. – April, 2007] - Renaissance Hotels & Resorts announced today the opening of the Renaissance M Street Hotel, following an extensive $25.2 million make-over. The 355-room Washington, D.C. hotel, located at the corner of M Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW, has completed a total redesign of its guest rooms, meeting space, great room lobby, restaurant and lounge to provide out-of-town guests and Washington locals a cozy and…
Las Vegas Master Mystifier Dixie Dooley Headlines At Westin And SpellCasters
SpellCasters Delivers Headline Vegas Show To Third Screen Audience
In an unprecedented convergence of Las Vegas entertainment and third screen technology, Master Mystifier Dixie Dooley and SpellCasters Showcase, spellcasters.com, team up to present Dixie’s new show, opening at the Westin Casuarina in Las Vegas, on April 27, to the third screen audience concurrent with the headline production’s run in Vegas.
“Many people in the entertainment business don’t understand the impact of third…
Get ‘Halfway There’ On Spellcasters - Flyin’ Fur Films NYIIFV Fest Winner Goes 3 …
Halfway There, a short by Flyin’ Fur Films and winner of the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival’s Best Fantasy, currently in feature development, makes it’s third screen premiere this month on SpellCasters Showcase, spellcasters.com.
The intriguing film examines two women inexorably drawn together by a life that won’t stay in the past. Filmmaker Christeph Buckley takes us on a visionary trip inside this strange tale of parallels.…
UK's Largest Lottery Syndicate Celebrates 5th Birthday
This week VWD celebrate 5 years of giving UK lottery players a better way to play the UK Lotto. And to celebrate in familiar style VWD will be giving away 5 great prize in 5 days. Starting with a Nintendo Wii games console on Monday, one prize will be awarded each day to new members joining this week. But the sooner they join the better, new members joining early will…
Penang Celebrates Malaysia's 50th Anniversary with a Heart-Pumping Boat Race
The scenic island of Penang in Malaysia promises to become festive once again this coming June as the 28th Penang International Dragon Boat Festival kicks off on June 8, 2007. Though held annually, this year’s festival will be extra special as it coincides with Malaysia’s 50th anniversary of independence. The said festival has become a tradition for the people of Penang to welcome tourists to the island, which is known…
Griffin Gate Golf Club Joins Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System
[Lexington, KY – April, 2007] – Griffin Gate Golf Club, at the newly renovated Kentucky resort, the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa, has received certification in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP).
The ACSP is an international program administered by Audubon International designed to help landowners preserve and enhance the environmental quality of their property. The plan at the Lexington hotel was developed by Scott Bender, Director…
Calling All Golf and Steak Aficionados to Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort
[Marco Island, FL – April, 2007] –Two of life’s greatest pleasures, golf and steak have been combined in Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort’s new south Florida vacation package, Tee & T-Bone.
Offering the best in golf and dining in South Florida, the Marco Island hotel package includes accommodations in a Gulf-view guestroom with a private balcony, two rounds on Audubon-endorsed The Rookery at Marco with complimentary use of golf…
Paul Prinz, most famous leather haute-couturier enter into cooperation with Supe …
Famous leather haute-couturier Paul Prinz has decided to cooperate with world-bestknown Supermodel Dji Dieng, and to create for her an exquiste collection “Dji by Paul Prinz” with the «Luna Negra Collection» for EIPs.
Paul Prinz together with Dji Dieng found out, that the today’s fashion world badly needs a trendsetting Leather Haute-Couture Collection in strategically positioned stores for women because current stores have an inadequate selection.
Currently, women who desire…
Spain's Jerez Horse Fair Sells Out Local Spain Hotels
Called the most important equine event in the Europe, the upcoming Jerez Horse Fair in Spain has drawn a tremendous crowd that has booked all of the hotels within the city during the week of the event. According to statistics from the EuroBookings.com (http://www.eurobookings.com), Europe’s popular hotel bookings company, 100% of the 18 hotels located within the city of Jerez are now unavailable.
“This is an incredible event.…
New Izogn Movies Website Unveiled: Watch the Latest Nollywood Movies Online
Springdale, Maryland - April 23, 2007 – After months of development, Izogn Movies proudly unveils the new version of its website. Izogn Movies allows users to watch the latest Nigerian, Nollywood and African movies online. With the new design of the website, visitors can more easily find movies among the growing selection of over 1,200 titles. Better organization and a fresh, new interface will give Izogn Movies…
Motivational Speaker Donates 24 Tennis Scholarships To Inner City Youths
Nationally known motivational keynote speaker, “The Spark Plug,” a lifelong tennis player who participated in junior as well as college tennis, has donated 24 tennis scholarships to inner city young people through the Fitz Tennis Club, Decatur, Georgia (fitztennisclub.com).
Each scholarship provides 10 private tennis lessons from Coach Hiram Fitzpatrick, a Certified Tennis Instructor, to a deserving youngster.
Coach Fitzpatrick and his wife, Carolyn, have operated the Fitz…
NMP RELEASES WATCHMAN'S TOWER KIT FOR TRAIN HOBBYISTS
Modeled After Train Tower from the Famous Milwaukee Road
Wiscasset, Maine – Northeast Model Products announces The Watchman’s Tower, its newest addition to the cityscape of any train layout.
The Watchman’s Tower is based on a real tower located on a busy right-of-way on the route of the Milwaukee Road’s famous 100-mile-an-hour Hiawatha streamlined trains in the 1930s. The design is typical of elevated towers during that period. The people who manned…
AWARD-WINNING MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR SHANE DRAKE DIRECTS ANOTHER PARAMORE HIT
Los Angeles, CA (April 19, 2007)— Award-winning music video director Shane Drake has been booking new music videos back to back in 2007. He is currently working on a new music video for Paramore’s new hit song “Misery Business.” The video was set to be shot in one day at Reseda High School approximately 15 miles north of Los Angeles, California.
As a renowned visionary, Shane Drake is known for…
Millions Turning It Off and Tuning Out for TV Turnoff Week
Carrie Lauth (naturalmomstalkradio.com) and Katherine Westphal creator of the TV Free System discussed the effects on children when they watch too much television. After her family had to go without TV, Katherine took note of all the positive changes that were happening within her family, but she wasn’t sure why. When their circumstances changed and they had a television again, she noticed that all those positive things were quickly disappearing,…
GROUNDBREAKING SALES IT TOOL DESIGNED TO DELIVER RESULTS: THE INTERACTIVE MEETIN …
Keen Media Thailand and Fastbooking are proud to announce the launch of the Fastbooking Meeting Planner - an interactive tool for Hotel and Meeting Venue web sites.
• A powerful tool that visualises the layout of a room without physically having to be in site.
• Unique to every hotel it includes essential features typical to all event needs.
• Designed to deliver exactly what potential clients are looking for in an easy to use and…
Hollywood Screenwriter Kitty Kavey Continues to Win Awards in 2007
Hollywood, CA—(April 17, 2007)— Accomplished screenwriter and director, Kitania “Kitty” Kavey, wins 2nd Runner Up in the “Best Screenplay” category at the Beverly Hills Film Festival for her original screenplay \"Shades of Sin.\" After seven thriving years, the Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF) remains an international competition dedicated to demonstrating the works and talents of up-and-coming members of the motion-picture industry.
Although Kavey was competing against numerous screenwriters with far…
Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel Offers Georgia Aquarium Vacation Package for Kids …
[Atlanta, GA - April, 2007] - The downtown Atlanta Marriott Marquis offers guests the most convenient location for families to enjoy all of the kid-friendly attractions that Atlanta has to offer. Visitors can now stay in downtown and take advantage of the beautiful hotel’s Georgia Aquarium package, perfect for couples and families.
The Atlanta Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown Atlanta is located only five blocks from the Georgia Aquarium, among a…
Willy Bietak’s Festival on Ice All-Star Musical Ice Skating Production Set for V …
( EMAILWIRE.COM, April 18, 2007 ) Beverly Hills, CA -- Willy Bietak’s Festival on Ice musical ice skating production featuring a company of international ice skating champions has been set for a special 16 day engagement performing at the “Le Feria Tabasco” festival in Villahermosa, Mexico bowing April 27 – May 13.
The Festival on Ice extravaganza is produced by ice skating icon, Willy Bietak, and his Willy…
ACTOR JOEY NABER VOLUNTEERS TO JUDGE CELEBRITY DOG CONTEST NUTTS FOR MUTTS FOR C …
Los Angeles, CA (April 18, 2007)— Joey Naber, star of Academy Award winning short film, West Bank Story, is set to judge a dog contest at New Leash On Life Animal Rescue’s 6th annual Nuts for Mutts dog show on April 22, 2007.
Nuts for Mutts was created to help raise money for New Leash On Life’s Animal Rescue’s life saving programs and to raise awareness about animals in need and…
Zorpia Gets Avril’s New Manga Exclusive
Zorpia.Com and its Featured Artist of the Month, Pop/Rock Princess, Avril Lavigne has further deepened their partnership by granting Zorpia the exclusive rights to show Episode 7 of Avril’s newest Manga Project, Make 5 Wishes.
“We are very much excited with this partnership and we are thankful to Avril and her entire team for choosing Zorpia. We are hoping that everyone gets to see it because this is Avril’s…
New Restaurant, New General Manager Put Sam & Harry’s at Renaissance Schaumburg …
[Schaumburg, Il. – April, 2007] – Just outside of Chicago, enjoy prime steak and fresh seafood flown in daily at the fourth Sam & Harry’s restaurant in the U.S.—part of the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center.
“We are very excited to have this restaurant as part of our hotel here in Schaumburg,” said John Lampa, director of operations for the Chicago, Il hotel. “Sam and Harry’s has a great reputation…
REFINED MASSIVE ASSAULT NETWORK 2 DEMO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
New Orleans, LA — March 27, 2007 — Wargaming.net, Inc. announces the refined Demo version release of its turn-based strategy game Massive Assault Network 2 ( MAN 2).
The Demo can be downloaded at:
http://www.massiveassaultnetwork.com/download/man2demo.exe
MAN2 is an online strategy game featuring sci-fi conflicts on distant planets. The game is based on the legendary Massive Assault series from which it inherits original \"Secret Allies\" concept, streamlined turn-based gameplay, perfectly-balanced units, state-of-the art…
AWD’s ATV Trading Opens Brand New One Stop Shop In Tarlac City
AWD’s ATV Trading which specializes in quad bikes, dune buggies, motocross and motorcycle apparel and accessories opens a brand new one stop shop in Tarlac City, Philippines.
As an avid quad bike rider, Andrew Duke with his wife Jocelyn, decided to spread the joy of ATV riding to the people of Northern Luzon. The intention was to make quad bikes & dune buggies available to the masses.
Mr. Duke opened their…
Acclaimed Chef and Author Dean Max of Harbor Beach Marriott Hosts Summer School …
Ft. Lauderdale – April, 2007 – Teens with visions of hosting their own show on the Food Network can take their dreams for a spin this summer and see if they can take the heat in the kitchen. Renowned Chef Dean Max, of the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa’s 3030 Ocean restaurant, will host the Florida beach resort’s first-ever Culinary Camp.
Ambitious food enthusiasts, ages 16 through…
GiS at RFID World Asia 2007 (24.04 - 27.04 2007)
GiS Gera.ident-Systeme GmbH will be present at this year´s RFID World Asia in Singapore. Talks and discussions with regional RFID experts are being planned. GiS sees this exhibition and conference as a chance to build stronger ties with potential markets and clients in the region.
GiS Gera.ident-Systeme GmbH is a dynamic and ambitious organization, that dedicates its own success to that of its clients. On this account, GiS Gera.ident-Systeme GmbH takes…
International Short Film Festival starts on 17th April in Dresden
19th Filmfest 2007
13th April 2007 - Dresden
19th Filmfest Dresden begins on Tuesday | Highlight: Award Ceremony on 21st April | Dieter Landuris, "Polarkreis 18", Rike Schmid, Hans-Werner Meyer and Marco Girnth as laudators | Juries also filled with prominent personalities | Two Audience Prizes to be awarded
The long wait is coming to an end: Next Tuesday (17th April) the curtains will be raised in the Metropolis festival cinema for the…
Copa's Holy Week Promo Extended
It’s a great deal after the solemn observation of Lent, one of the finest hotels in Makati, The Copa Businessman’s Hotel is extending there Holy Week Promo even beyond Easter Sunday celebration, and that is till the end of April 2007. Given its name as a businessman’s hotel, it also extends its doors to the businessman’s family to stay for the whole month and enjoy a whopping discounted rate at…
Four Diamonds, Four Years in a Row; Renaissance Dallas Hotel Earns Another AAA F …
[Dallas, TX – April, 2007] – The Renaissance Dallas Hotel was recently honored with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award®. This year marks the fourth consecutive year that the Renaissance Dallas Hotel has been recognized with receiving this coveted award.
“The Renaissance Dallas Hotel is one of 98 establishments in Texas that received the prestigious Four Diamond Award for 2007,” said Bob Sherer, Director of Marketing and Sales for…
Teak Root Furniture Website Launched in the UK
Exeter, Devon -- April 10th 2007 -- Teak-Root.co.uk is a website developed by Worldwide Trading to showcase our exciting range of furniture created entirely from recycled and reclaimed teak roots. The teak root furniture range has been expanded in recent years to include benches, garden tables and chairs and shelves.
Worldwide Trading is a wholesale import company established is 2002 with an aim to import distinctive furniture of an unusually high…
