Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
CellAntenna and SC Department of Corrections to Hold “Cell Phone” Jamming Demons …
Coral Springs, FL/August 27, 2008 – CellAntenna Corporation announces that it has been invited by the South Carolina Department of Corrections to hold a presentation of its “cell-jamming” device that could be used to jam illegal cell phone use by inmates at the Lieber Correctional Institution in Ridgeville, South Carolina on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 1:30 PM EST. The South Carolina Department of Corrections and correction’s facilities nationally…
Resort of Ontario Predicts a Strong Fall Season Ahead
Muskoka, Ontario – Resorts of Ontario (resortsofontario.com), Ontario’s largest association of resort owners and operators, is predicting a potentially outstanding fall season for Ontario’s tourism and resort destination areas. Ontario tourist operators have, over the last few years, witnessed a steady growth in business over the fall season due to many factors, including the weather. Weather patterns are slowly changing with the warm summer temperatures extending well into September and…
Guest List Only (GLO) end of season MotoGP Party in Valencia
What is Guest List Only?
Guest List Only is the exciting new party format that is set to become the night time event of the MotoGP weekend. Gran Premio Valencia 2008 is the last race of the MotoGP Championship and always proves to be a thrilling weekend so what better way to kick off the final race weekend of the season in style with GLO.
GLO will be held at the…
ISFFH Announces Mike Medavoy as Recipient of the 2008 Life Time Achievement Awar …
Robin Saban, Founder and President of the International Student Film Festival Hollywood (ISFFH) is pleased to announce Mike Medavoy as the recipient of the Life Time Achievement Award to be presented at the 6th annual International Student Film Festival Hollywood Awards Ceremony on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn in the NoHo Arts District.
Dreams do come true, Mike Medavoy is living proof. He is an inspiration to…
Jay Criss Launces Ear Candy With Go Large Records
Upcoming Hip Hop sensation Jay Criss releases his brand new album “Ear Candy” with Go Large Records for a highly projected 2008. Go Large Records signed Jay Criss for the initial distribution stages of his album while providing him with marketing support towards the promotions of “Ear Candy”.
The 23 year old hip hop star, Jay Criss, is not only a hip hop artist but is also a producer and entrepreneur.…
The Rhythm & Blues Foundation Announces Pioneer Awards Co-Hosts
Music Legends Dionne Warwick, Bonnie Raitt and Jerry Butler to Share September 9 Hosting Duties at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia in Celebration of the Foundation’s 20th Year
Chaka Khan, Bill Withers, Kool & the Gang, Donny Hathaway and More to be Honored in Star-Studded Gala
Philadelphia, PA (August) - Music legends Dionne Warwick, Bonnie Raitt and Jerry Butler will co-host the Rhythm & Blues Foundation’s star-studded 20th Anniversary Pioneer Awards…
Minnesota Charter School Hosts Open House
Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTS) is hosting its annual Fun Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2008. The event will be held at the MTS technology site, 2872 26th Avenue South (at Lake Street and Hiawatha, next to Target).
Everyone is welcome to attend the Fun Fest, which will include games, prizes, fun activities for kids, fire truck rides, and free hot dogs for families…
Intex unveils IN 5050 -the dual SIM (GSM + CDMA) mobile phone
New Delhi, August 21st, 2008 - The word 'convenience' could very well be the middle name of a dual SIM mobile phone. Intex Technologies, amongst the fastest growing IT hardware, Mobile Phones and Consumer electronics companies, debuts in the CDMA based mobile phones genre with the launch of much awaited dual SIM (GSM + CDMA)handset- IN 5050. Till now, Intex was operating in GSM genre only with seven models. This…
The Revolution Has Begun
The first episode of science-fiction series "Venus Rises" is now available on vidcast.
"Ikarus" is a short film prequel to Venus Rises Series 1.
Viewers can watch "Ikarus" at http://watch.venusrises.com
The vidcast player contains character clips, CG animatics, and 3D model walk-throughs by engineering physicist Arnand Kularajah.
"Ikarus" features the talents of Michael Ian Krupnick, Robert Morris, and Julia Hiroko Howe.
Musical credits include scores by Peter Calderon,…
Trey Anastasio, Don Hart And Orchestra Nashville Debut Time Turns Elastic At Sep …
Co-composed By Anastasio And Hart, Time Turns Elastic
Continues Orchestra Nashville’s “Music Without Boundaries” Mission
Nashville, TN – On September 27, 2008, Orchestra Nashville and Trey Anastasio will give Time Turns Elastic its debut performance at the orchestra’s 2008-2009 season opener at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. Co-composed by Anastasio and Orchestra Nashville Composer-in-Residence Don Hart (who also orchestrated the piece) and conducted by Music Director Paul Gambill, Time Turns Elastic is…
MingleBerry.com - one of the leading nightlife and entertainment sites in the Ch …
Charlotte, NC (July 30, 2008) - Changing the face of Charlotte’s night scene, MingleBerry.com has grown into one of the leading nightlife and entertainment sites in the Charlotte area. Since stepping out on the scene in December 2005, appreciation for Queen City nightclubs, lounges, bars, and restaurants has grown tremendously. Support for the city can be seen through the sites membership base of over 11 thousand + new members joining…
AN EXCITING NEW CELEBRITY-BACKED PIZZERIA HEATS UP THE SUNSET STRIP
(LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 2008) – Cristoni Pizzeria announces the grand opening of its flagship location at 8539 Sunset Boulevard! The restaurant will allow Angelenos to sample authentic Neapolitan style pizza in a hip Sunset Strip location. In addition to serving delicious food, Cristoni is the answer to a need for late night dining. The restaurant is open daily and offers a take out menu with plans to begin delivery in…
36 holes just a food step away from Sheraton Salobre
Salobre Golf is proud to announce the opening of the last 9 holes on its North Course. The resort herewith currently includes its championship, par 71, South Course - home of the PGA of Spain Championships on September 2007 - and now, the North course which is ready to open its tees to the public with its full 18 holes.
The Salobre golf course is set amongst the natural…
199 ways to develop the Ultimate Relationship
Ormond Beach, FL: The Author of “199 ways to develop the Ultimate Relationship” is Stan Billue, who built a successful career as a Sales Trainer, Motivational Speaker, Consultant and Copy Writer. When asked about his qualifications to write a Book about Love, Stan admitted that while building a successful Career, he failed miserably at 4 Marriages plus several additional Relationships. Stan added that at least he learned…
DiMora Motorcar Sponsors 30th Anniversary Reunion of 'Dallas' TV Show at SouthFo …
Worldwide media, celebrities attending--Ticket sales begin Friday, August 22, at noon Central time
Dallas, TX, August 18, 2008 - Thirty years ago, CBS introduced the world to the Ewings of SouthFork Ranch, and soon demonstrated that a superrich Texas oil and cattle clan could be dishonest, dysfunctional, dastardly, and delightful to watch every Friday night. Dallas became so popular that 360 million people were glued to their TV sets on the…
New, Eco-Friendly Founding Farmers Restaurant Grows in Washington, DC
New Upscale Casual Concept will be the First LEED Gold-designed and Certified Green Restaurant to Open in the United States Capital
From recycling to choosing fuel-efficient vehicles, being “green” is quickly becoming a focus in every part of our lives. So it’s no surprise that when surveyed for the new 2009 Zagat Dining Guide, 62% of Washington, DC area residents reported that they are willing to “pay more” for sustainably-raised…
America’s First Call Center Fiction Novel Debuts
4465 PReSS Announces Third, Thought-Provoking, Paperback Narrative from Celebrated Author, LiNCOLN PARK
Springfield, MO; Aug 18, 2008 – 4465 PReSS, a popular, Independent Publisher of 21st Century fiction and non-fiction book titles, has just released HANDLE TiME -- a hearty and extraordinary novel depicting a significant slice of contemporary, American experience. HANDLE TiME was written by new-century, fiction novelist, LiNCOLN PARK.
HANDLE TiME is a…
Fantasy Pleasure Reading Contest at Brave Luck Books (TM) set to award 10 prizes
The chance to win fantasy books and ebooks from Brave Luck Books (TM) the fantasy imprint of Falbe Publishing of Chico, California has been exciting readers during the month of August. Ten winners will be drawn on September 1st, and entries are being taken through August 31st at http://www.braveluck.com
To stir up the last month of summer reading, the publisher of The Rys Chronicles complete epic fantasy series is giving…
Online Speciality Cruise Agency Set To Capture Niche Market
Seattle, Washington - UncommonCruises.com is the first online cruise travel center devoted exclusively to specialty cruise holidays. A specialty cruise is any cruise with an unusual itinerary or a hard-to-get-to destination, a unique cruise vessel, or an interesting cruise theme. UncommonCruise.com was developed to meet the demands of this niche market of cruise customers who are less than satisfied with the traditional product offered by the major cruise lines and…
STRANGE CREATURES running loose downtown bring fantasy & color to San Diego's 48 …
Monsters? Aliens? Nope. It was a group of unusual actors pushing a hospital gurney up and down the city's downtown streets while in full makeup as ogres, thanks to the magic of Victor Ciccarelli, PhotoChimera, and Quixana Productions.
Residents stopped their cars and raised their eyebrows in shock, surprise, and amusement as a troupe of green creatures raced around the streets of San Diego pushing a hospital gurney. But rather…
HelpCharity supporting Handicapped Children's Association
The first organisation to be supported by HelpChartiy is the US-based Handicapped Children's Association "HCA".
About their choice for HCA Christian Lamitschka and Birgit King state: "HCA already engages itself for 60 years in supporting the needs of handicapped children in the US. Friends and business partners in the US have confirmed that HCA is a trustworthy organisation. Therefore it was clear to us that we would support HCA through…
HelpCharity ranks under the Top 10 on MySpace
HelpCharity, succeeded in getting into the Top 10 of the most recognised profiles on MySpace.
With the profile on MySpace everything started for HelpCharity. However, to get to this point it took a lot of hard work. To find the name was only the beginning. Many choices were tried until the final result www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity was found. Then work really started. The project and idea behind HelpCharity were made public on…
Swiss Developer Introduces All-Inclusive Suite of Language Translation Software
Lugano, Switzerland -- Swiss Developer IdiomaX has launched a translation software package that incorporates five of the company’s most popular language translation products. The IdiomaX Translation Suite 5.0, the company’s latest text translation software package, provides enhanced usability by offering more translation tools for more applications, including web site translation, than any competing product. It bundles five translation products with improved features, accuracy, and applications.
The following are just some of…
Toddler Touch - Touchscreen Edutainment and fun games for children
The Orgacontrol Amusement Ltd will release a new version of its multilingual, interactive touch-screen entertainment medium for children, designed for the very wide range of areas of use in interactive entertainment.
The new Animal Range in the amusing animal design offers even more individualised possibilities. In addition to the 4 standard versions other versions can be inexpensively designed to your own requirements.
The terminal is based on the proven and successful Mini…
Epic Domino’s Franchise Performances Land Gulfport Pizzeria in Guinness Book
When the last orb of pepperoni-sprinkled dough was sold Saturday, August 2nd, Domino’s franchise workers at RPM Pizza had made and sold 8,021 pizza pies within 24 hours – and both the establishment and its head pizza maker were assured spots in the Guinness Book of World Records. RPM Pizza now holds the record for largest amount of pizzas sold in a single day. Donnie Rush made and…
“THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER” STARRING FRANCIA RAISA TAKES HOME 200 …
Los Angeles, CA (August 11, 2008)—ABC Family’s original series “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” starring Francia Raisa (Adrian Lee) wins the 2008 Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer TV Show. Up against hot summer series “America’s Best Dance Crew,” “Degrassi,” “High School Musical: Get in the Picture,” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” was the favored winner, armed by…
Los Angeles Lifestyle Magazine LA2DAY Delivers More Edge In Its Popular LA Fashi …
Los Angeles, CA -- LA2DAY's LA Fashion column has collected a devoted following – and now the LA lifestyle magazine now packs even more visual punch to its daily LA fashion column.
LA2DAY publishes a popular monthly fashion spread packed with unique new looks and feisty commentary. Spreads like “Laugh Clown Laugh” featuring bikini clad, clown garbed models inspired the Dark Knight’s Joker are winning over readers at a rapid…
Comedian to Judge Miss South Texas American Coed Pageant
August 9, 2008 – San Antonio, TX – Comedian and singer Jade Esteban Estrada, who Genre Magazine has called the “Prince of Pageantry,” will judge the 2008 Miss South Texas American Coed Pageant at noon on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at La Quinta Inn Suites and Convention Center located at 303 Blum in San Antonio, Texas. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.txcoed.com.…
CAPTAIN ABU RAED WINS TOP HONORS AT THE TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL
Los Angeles, CA (August 8, 2008) - Award Winning foreign feature film CAPTAIN ABU RAED was awarded two top honors yesterday at the 4th Traverse City Film Festival, garnering the Audience Award - Best Fiction Film and Best of Fest - Fiction Film.
Fimmaker and writer Amin Matalqa said, “From the beginning, I wanted Captain Abu Raed to be a Jordanian film for American audiences as much as anything…
BYU Bookstore Hosts Signing of "Last Words for the Last Days" by Kathleen Ryan
Author Kathleen Ryan will be signing her new book "Last Words for the Last Days" on Wednesday, August 20th, at the BYU Bookstore on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
"Last Words for the Last Days" features the final words of over fifty prophets. Ryan asks, “Have you ever considered what your last words to family and friends might be?” It’s…
Gourmet Settings Offers Big Changes In Flatware Designs Including Green Packagin …
Gourmet Settings has been producing stainless steel flatware since 1994. They are known for their innovative designs, both in flatware and their packaging and have recently announced new additions to their lineup.
TORONTO, CANADA -- Gourmet Settings, an industry leader in the production of stainless steel flatware, has spent the last 14 years changing people’s expectations about flatware sets.
The company is also known for their innovative packaging and their…
Award-Winning Platinum-Selling R&B Hitmaker Bunny Sigler Delivers First Gospel C …
Walter “Bunny” Sigler is a legend in his own time. The history of R&B and urban music is peppered with hits from the ground-breaking pioneer. A songwriter, performer and producer, Sigler is the force behind mainstream songs like Instant Funk’s “I Got My Mind Made Up”, Patti Labelle’s “Somebody Loves You Baby”, The Whispers’ “Bingo”, Jackie Moore’s “Sweet Charlie Babe” and The O’Jays “Sunshine”. Sigler, who has…
Minnesota Connections Academy Hosts Information Session for families to learn ab …
Grand Rapids area families looking for an alternative to home schooling or a traditional bricks-and-mortar school are invited to attend a free information session to learn more about MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, a free virtual public school program.
The event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 11a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Sawmill Inn of Grand Rapids, 2301 S. Highway 169 in Grand Rapids. With the addition of twelfth grade for the 2008-’09…
Go Large Records Launches Brand New Campaign With Ebony Stylez
Wilmington, DE - Once again, Go Large Records International, LLC, is at it again and ready to start a national distribution campaign for their brand new artist Ebony Stylez. Every hip hop artist, that is truly serious about their career, dreams of achieving iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, and other internet distribution companies status and Go Large Records plans to take Ebony Stylez to the next level.
Ebony Stylez, a hard hitting hip…
New International Beijing City Guide Goes Online On 1 August
Dusseldorf, 31 July 2008 - Beijing resounds throughout the world today more than ever. People from all over the world strive into the city driven by curiosity. Some come for the experience of a new culture, others to work and partake in the hotbed of progress or only for the sports highlights. Whatever the reason, they will encounter a culture which is astonishing, inspiring, enriching and fascinating. And Dusseldorf also…
New First-Class Starwood Hotels Join WorldGuide Privileges
(WG/July 2008) The first luxury hotels from the Starwood Group have signed up to the benefits programme WorldGuide Privileges, available on the exclusive website worldguide.eu.
The Worldguide Privileges programme offers WorldGuide’s Premium and Club members numerous, exclusive advantages provided by partners around the world, including upgrades, special benefits and additional services. New partners from the Starwood Group, like The Westin Grand Berlin and the St. Regis Mardavall, broaden the WorldGuide portfolio…
CROSBY LOGGINS SET TO PERFORM AT HENRY FONDA THEATER TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 28, 2008) - Crosby Loggins has just announced that he is set to perform at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on August 5, 2008 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). This will be Loggins’ first live show since signing with Jive Records in May. Loggins will be opening for blues rock artist Joe Bonamassa.
“I’m really looking forward to opening for Joe again.…
Green Mountain Cultural Center Announces Annual Photography, Music, and Art Even …
Waitsfield, VT – The organization which delivers professional opera to the hills of Vermont via the Green Mountain Opera Festival announces late summer and early fall cultural events in Vermont’s Mad River Valley. Located at the Round Barn Farm, specifically in the lovingly restored Joslyn Round Barn, the Green Mountain Cultural Center has been promoting visual, performing, and culinary arts for over 18 years and continues the tradition with…
Savoy Named One Of The Best Overall Restaurants By OpenTable.com
RALEIGH, N.C. – Chefs Peter Gibson and Marshall Smith have announced that Savoy, (restaurantsavoy.com) a contemporary continental restaurant located at 7713-39 Leadmine Road in north Raleigh, has been recognized as one of the best overall restaurants in Raleigh by OpenTable.com. Restaurants are voted on by OpenTable diners. The results are qualified, because only those with a seated reservation can submit feedback, and are updated continually based on recently…
Minnesota Connections Academy Hosts Information Session and Ice Cream Social
Area families looking for an alternative to a traditional brick and mortar school are invited to attend a FREE ice cream social and information session at MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, a full-time, tuition-free virtual public school program.
Three events will be held at MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, 3127 East Lake St., Minneapolis.
• Saturday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m.
Event attendees can speak with teachers while exploring the school’s…
Customers Attracted With The Lure Of Free Gas
Peterborough, Ontario -- The high price of gasoline is influencing more businesses to offer their customers added incentives such as free gas cards when they purchase their products or services.
A major challenge for any business is being able to make a strong and memorable impression in the marketplace in order to attract the attention of consumers. To this end, many businesses are offering clients and customers some form of…
Soul Diamond, Ro, Sets The Pace and Becomes R&B Trendsetter
There is a very small amount of trendsetters within the R&B side of the music industry today that make listeners incessantly come back for more. Some of the top trendsetters today are Usher, R. Kelly, John Legend, and Alicia Keys, but who else is worthy of having their name up there in the starlight? Upcoming R&B artist Ro (also know as the Soul Diamond), has been labeled “The Leader Of…
Connections Academy Hosts Information Session for Families Interested in Tuition …
West metro families looking for an alternative to traditional bricks-and-mortar schools are invited to attend a free information session hosted by MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, a full-time, tuition-free virtual public school program.
The event will be held Monday, July 28, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Hampton Inn Minneapolis/ Minnetonka, 10420 Wayzata Blvd., in Minnetonka. With the addition of twelfth grade for the 2008-’09 school year, the program serves all students across…
The Imaging Source Offers Telescope Cameras For Amateur Astro-Photographers
Charlotte, NC, July 23, 2008 - The Imaging Source, an international manufacturer of imaging hardware and software for astronomy, is now offering amateur astro-photographers a series of highly affordable, low noise telescope cameras to capture high quality images of the night sky.
The telescope cameras ship in blue and black anodized aluminum and zinc housing, measure 50 mm x 56 mm and weigh only 260 g. The included nose piece is…
Dharma Subhashita announces discourse on “Meditations to Realize Our True Nature …
DHARMA SUBHASHITA (Thubten Lekshey Ling) Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Study Center (http://www.dharmasubhashita.org) announces a discourse on, “Meditations to Realize Our True Nature” along with practical instructions by Lopon Sonam Tsewang from the Institute of advanced philosophy studies at Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple, Bylakkuppe) at ASHIRVAD, Bangalore on 26th July at 3:00pm. Admission Free.
Date & Time: 26th July 2008, 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Venue: Arrupe Hall, ASHIRVAD,
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Big Web Site Catering To Small Markets
Connections Planet (connectionsplanet.com ) is helping to take community news and information to a new level.
Carl Forsell, president of Connections Planet explained, “Connectionsplanet.com is a local news and information web site with an emphasis on serving the community. The site contains a 15 page section for every residential zip code in the United States – all 33,507 of them.” Between the Zip Code pages, a recipe section and…
SunTouch Introduces a New line of Electric Floor Heat Controls
Springfield, MO – Watts SunTouch, the premier radiant floor heating technology company in North America, is proud to introduce its new line of controls for their heated floor systems—the SunStat and SunStat Pro.
SunTouch’s new line of electric floor heat controls are designed in two easy-to-use digital versions, one programmable and one non-programmable. Both of the latest controls are dual voltage 120VAC and 240VAC, which make for a…
Sight and Sound Showroom Unveils Revamped Home Theater Website
Sight and Sound Showroom is pleased to announce the re- launch of SightandSoundShowroom.com. The revamped website is dedicated to providing home theater design and installation in Connecticut, New York City, Long Island and Westchester County.
Greenwich, CT [July 17, 2008] Sight and Sound Showroom is pleased to announce the re- launch of SightandSoundShowroom.com. The revamped website is dedicated to providing home theater and entertainment solutions for residential…
The Rock Golf Club in Muskoka Reopens to Rave Reviews
Muskoka, Ontario – Closed for the 2007 golf season to facilitate a series of improvements, the award winning The Rock Golf Club (therockgolf.com) re-opened on Thursday, May 22 to rave reviews. Completed course upgrades have made a great golf course even better.
The Rock Golf Club is a classic Muskoka golf club that established itself from the start as one of Canada’s finest golf courses. Voted best new golf club in…
Skat week under prominent tournament execution
In a little while he has to pack his bag again. For 11th until 17th August is the Skat event in SeePark Kirchheim next. Hans Cordes, living in Bremen, rubs his hands. „This will be a thrilling week in Hesse“, he says full with anticipation. Many excellent Skat players are expected to join the Skat week, because the first three places of the SeePark-Cup and the three best positions of…
