Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
Erykah Badu Teams Up with Contemporary Painter Dawn Okoro for Charity
CONTEMPORARY painter DAWN OKORO invites the community to join her in her fourth solo art exhibition, “Creation II.” The show takes place at MINC LOUNGE in Dallas, Texas on June 15, 2006. A portion of the proceeds and all donations from the show will benefit B.L.I.N.D. (Beautiful Love Incorporated Nonprofit Development ). B.L.I.N.D. is headed by neo soul singer ERYKAH BADU who is confirmed to make…
Cybercrime on the Rise; Internet Safety Guide Helps Consumers Stay Safe
Tucson, Ariz. — The Internet Crime Complaint Center\'s recently released annual report shows that cybercrime continues to increase with victims losing a total of more than $183 million in 2005. Fortunately, there are proven strategies for preventing cybercrime, and Truth Publishing outlines the most effective tactics in \"The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime.\" Written by Mike Adams and Ben Kage, this guide uncovers common ploys that criminals use…
FIREFLY EMBARKS ON EPIC TRIFECTA
London: UK production outfit FIREFLY FILMS announced today that it has signed on to produce three major projects - all period, and all epic.
FIREFLY FILMS and its helmer Matthew Hobbs will join veteran filmmaker Mohy Quandour and his Moscow based Sindika Productions to produce IVAN & MARIA. Set in 16th Century Russia, IVAN & MARIA tells the epic tale of Tsar Ivan IV (\'the terrible\') and his marriage to…
Deadwood Podcast tries to help save Deadwood
Deadwood, SD, May 22, 2006 – A podcast produced in the real Deadwood, South Dakota is trying to help save the HBO Deadwood series based on the town\'s history.
Millions of fans worldwide are outraged and somewhat mystified by the recent decision of HBO to, in effect, end its successful Deadwood series. By failing to renew the contracts of the actors who portray the colorful, often profane, and loosely historically-based inhabitants…
Hollywood is bigger than 1 industry
In a new online publication from the creative mind of Michael Politz entitled \"Eye on Los Angeles\" (eyeonla.net) he reveals the inside happening\'s of not only the entertainment industry, but the food and beverage industry. Mr. Politz strongly makes a point that his publication will not be about celebritiy chasing and gossip that is so common in blogs and tabloids. \"If you want trash; go somewhere else...\"
The eye…
Rhode Island Grammy Award Nominee working on new sound for Album
Mark Cutler working on New Album
RI Grammy Nominee preparing for another
(North Providence, RI, USA) Grammy nominee Mark Cutler with his current band \"Men of Great Courage\" have been recording live at various Rhode Island venues with other notable artists. Insiders say they are working toward a unique new sound for an upcoming album.
\"They have been doing most of their recording at the Ruff Stone Tavern in North…
Online dating is possible at middle age
Internet dating is now commonly used by elders. One such instance is that of Herbert Bolsinger who came to know Elke Bartsch through the famous online dating portal. Then they came to know about each other later met each other and now are happily married.
Dating portals are booming on the Internet, and it is not just young singles using the sites, says spokesperson.\"Of the more than 3.6 million current…
SPILL GROUP and GameAccount Launch GammonTournaments.com
HILVERSUM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2006--SPILL GROUP and skill game provider GameAccount have joined forces to launch the next generation in online Backgammon. GameAccount\'s browser-based GammonTournaments.com requires minimal download effort, which unlike other online backgammon games, can be played immediately. Furthermore, GammonTournaments.com has been designed to appeal to the broadest range of players, from recreational newcomers to the more serious experienced player. The site\'s target demographic is both men and women.…
Every Mother will Love this Mother's Day Gift -- Free Music Download of a Mother …
Woodmere, NY -- Songwriter Janice Roberts has announced she is giving away free downloads of her original song \"It\'s Mother\'s Day,\" and making a donation to the American Heart Assoc. for each free download.
\"You can touch your mother\'s heart by giving her this very special song, and for each person who downloads the song I will make a personal donation to the American Heart Association so we can touch the…
Dan Workman Produces Maggie Walters at SugarHill
(HOUSTON, TEXAS) – May 11th, 2006 –Austin singer/songwriter Maggie Walters has just completed recording her latest EP at the legendary SugarHill Recording Studios with renowned producer Dan Workman (ZZ Top, Destiny’s Child, Sarah Sharp). The EP was released in March 2006 coinciding with her SXSW showcase this year where she performed with Dan Workman and her band.
Although Maggie Walters has only been performing for the past few…
Swimming with Sharks -- Available NOW
NEW YORK, NY (May 10, 2006): A unique, exciting book is finally completed, and the buzz is already in full bloom for what promises to be a sensation, both nationally and internationally.
Melissa Deskovic, president of Vatic Media, and Bernadette Giacomazzo, president of Akasha Multimedia in New York City, a member of the national Street Syndicate (www.thesyn.com), a professionally represented photographer through Photorazzi (www.photorazzi.com), and a major label scout for RCA…
Palm Beach Imperials Victorious in First Exhibition Game
BOCA RATON, FL – May 8, 2006 – On Wednesday, May 3, 2006, the ABA’s Palm Beach Imperials opened its summer Exhibition Season against the 2006 ACBR Men’s Basketball League All-Stars at the Athletic Club Boca Raton.
The first two quarters of the game featured a closely competitive match in the Palm Beach Imperials’ first public Exhibition Game. However, after some half-time adjustments by Imperials’ Head Coach and GM,…
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? San Antonio’s Dog Men Poets Unleashed for Summer
Poetry Rock. Funk, Hip-Hop, Folk-Funk, Wacko-pop, and all around Party Animals - San Antonio’s seemingly unclassifiable Dog Men Poets have been described as a mind-boggling combination of various genres, several unique unto themselves. The band’s combination of pop-songwriting with soaring rock choruses, a steady funk rhythm section, hints of Spanish-folk influence, and hip-hop beats and vocals has drawn comparisons to artists as varied as the Red Hot Chili Peppers,…
Mainstage Theatrical Supply - Extreme Theater
ABC\'s Extreme Makeover: Home Editionä recently completed a four-day renovation of a Hurricane Rita damaged school auditorium in Sabine Pass, TX. The Pensacola Office of Mainstage Theatrical Supply, Inc. implemented the design and installation of the lighting and curtain systems for this 300-seat theater. Several leading theatrical manufacturers came through with equipment contributions to make this renovation worthy of the Extreme Makeover Home Editionä reputation. The episode is currently scheduled…
Johnny Nash Mixes with Andy Bradley at SugarHill
(HOUSTON, TEXAS) – April 27th, 2006 – Houston native and music legend Johnny Nash made a long awaited return to music after a spotlight hiatus, at SugarHill Recording Studios.
Johnny Nash’s 1972 hit “I Can See Clearly Now” topped the billboard charts for 4 weeks and continues to receive international radio airplay; it was successfully covered by Jimmy Cliff in 1994.
Nash has also collaborated with many prominent artists throughout his…
The ABA’s Palm Beach Imperials Take on Local Men's Basketball Team
Boca Raton, FL - April 26, 2006 - On Wednesday, May 3, 2006, Palm Beach’s newest hometown basketball team, the PALM BEACH IMPERIALS, have agreed to play an Exhibition All-Star Basketball Game against the very talented players currently participating in the winter/spring 2006 Men’s Basketball League (MBL) at the Athletic Club of Boca Raton.
This special event is presented by Crown Trophy and the Melting Pot of Boca Raton.
The pro…
Treasure Adventure Releases New Downloadable Treasure Hunt Games
Oberlin, Ohio (PRWEB) April 25, 2006 -- After recently launching its treasure hunt web site in February of 2006, Treasure Adventure announces the release of its new interactive and ready-to-play custom treasure hunt games for children of all ages.
The co-founders, two game enthusiasts, developed the treasure hunts to fill an unmet need in response to a growing market interest in treasure hunting and theme parties. The company's treasure hunts are…
LOVE WAR & THE MAGIC BALL: A Story of Love War & Football Fever
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. APRIL 03-2006 – The world united as one by the power of sports. Football (soccer), brings billions of people together, united by the same passion of the game.
Love War & The Magic Ball is a novel with a message that no matter what war is current the passion for this game has no limits. It is played in every country. It is about the pain and misery…
Jenkins Joins PRA Big Car Series
ANDERSON INDIANA-Veteran motor sports broadcaster Bob Jenkins has joined the Premier Racing Association as Director of Communications. Jenkins has spent the last 30 years in various capacities in auto racing broadcasting. We couldn't be more excited about Bob joining our 'Big Car' series", stated the PRA's Jason Smith. "Adding him to our staff gives us credibility and someone whose knowledge and enthusiasm about auto racing is second to none."…
Scalamandre, the luxury textile giant, offers archival material in its first eve …
Scalamandre, the much-loved American manufacturer whose name is recognized the world over as a premiere source for luxury fabrics and wall coverings, is unfolding a new chapter in its 50-year history. For the first time ever, the company will offer for auction selections from its extensive archives of custom designed silk, inspirational art work, historical fabrics from America's most famous restoration projects, and a wide variety of important artifacts from…
Uniform Dating Launches In Australia
The leading dating site for military singles and members of the uniformed and emergency services is being launched in Australia
Already a resounding success in the UK and US, Uniform Dating provides the opportunity for members of the uniformed and emergency services to meet and date other people of like mind. ( http://www.uniformdating.com.au )
“Whether you are a nurse, a pilot, a fireman or in the armed forces, the reality is that…
Love is in the Air – Find Love and Friendship At Thirty Thousand Feet
Internet dating is now flying high. Recent research has proved that it is a much more successful way to find long-term romance and friendship for thousands of people than was previously thought.
According to a new study of online dating site members just released, when couples who had built up a significant relationship by e-mailing or chatting online met for the first time, 94 per cent went on to see each…
Don Grenough Meets with Imperiali Founder
April 13, 2006 - Yesterday, respected Producer and Promoter, Don Grenough, met with Imperiali Organization Founder, Daniel Imperato, in Hollywood regarding the upcoming film, The Red Worm.
This marks a significant sign of huge potential collaboration between one of Hollywood’s most famous promoters and one of the more notable films of this year, The Red Worm.
Discussions between Grenough, and i1films West Coast Representative, Julio Herzer, have come to a conclusion with…
Record prices paid for antiquities increases demand for quality items
Montreal, Canada - April 12, 2006 - In late 2005 presale estimates crumbled for many of the lots offered at a major antiquities auction at Christie's in New York. The better quality items achieved almost double their presale estimates. Just four months have passed and the market for quality antiquities continues to grow and is getting hotter. As demand increases Medusa-art.com, ( http://www.medusa-art.com ) the Webs largest seller of antiquities…
Charlie Matthau Seen At Beverly Hills Hotspot with Presidential Contender
Beverly Hills / Los Angeles - April 12, 2006 - Yesterday, Today Charlie Matthau, son of the late Walter Matthau, was spotted at the trendy French/Mediterranean restaurant La Festival located at the Le Meridien Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Also present at the meeting was Hollywood Actor Julio Herzer, West Coast Representative for i1films.
Charlie Matthau is well noted film director and could have interest in working with and coordinating the…
i1Films Meets with Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI)
Los Angeles / Beverly Hills - April 12, 2006 - Today, Julio Herzer, West Coast Representative, i1films, met with the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) on behalf of i1films’ upcoming project, The Red Worm.
“A project of this caliber is one that requires a global perspective. We will have to shoot at locations around the world in order to do this film justice,” stated Herzer.
The Association of Film Commissioners…
Crazy declarations of love in Paris
ApoteoSurprise, an agency that produces themed experiences for couples who plan to travel to Paris and who wish to declare their burning love in a magically original way, has just recently opened its doors. Its out of the ordinary romantic experiences offer couples the chance to visit a dreamlike paradise via orchestrated scenarios set in the charming City of Light :
- projection of the declaration of love…
Palm Beach Imperials Announce First Cut and Exhibition Squad
West Palm Beach, Florida, April 11, 2006 -- Today, the Palm Beach Imperials (www.palmbeachimperials.com) announced the players that made the team’s first cut and will participate on their exhibition squad for the summer.
The team was selected today by Head Coach and General Manager, Lamont Carr.
“Selecting the team was a tough task. We had so many quality guys that came to the tryouts. But what made…
Some Memorable Gift Giving Ideas for this Mother's Day, May 14th
Garden City, New York - April 7, 2006 - Mothers Day is coming May 14th. This year you can give your Mom the usual card, flowers and discount store jewelry or you can present her with a gift that is truly unique and wonderful, that she will cherish for years to come. Consider giving her something special that she will cherish, an antique or vintage collectible from TIAS.com. With over…
The Hot List of antiques and collectibles for March 2006
Garden City - NY April 5, 2006 — TIAS.com (www.tias.com) the Webs largest online antique and collectible mall released their monthly "Hot List" of Antiques & Collectibles. These top ten lists are based on hundreds of thousands of searches by people using the online search engines at the indicated Web sites in the month of March 2006.
Keep in mind that these searches are what people were looking for, not necessarly…
Birdwatchers - New Event Notifier Lets You Know What's Happening In The Birding …
Hillsborough, NJ - 04/02/2006
Here's an interesting fact that not even most birdwatchers know: there are more birdwatchers in the U.S. than there are participants in any other sport. In fact, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that there are currently more than 51.3 million birdwatchers in the U.S. alone, and this number is growing every year.
Along with the growing interest in birding comes a new arena - birdwatching…
Fiction Thriller Has All the Ingredients for a Must Read Book – Sledgehammer
Los Angeles, CA, April, 2006: Look up the word “Fiction” in the dictionary and you'll find it's a story not based on reality but invented and fashioned to entertain or deceive. That's the perfect description of the medical thriller, Sledgehammer, http://www.pauloreyes.com packed with all the ingredients of a good fiction book: imaginative, suspenseful, with a terrorist plot involving smallpox, and plenty of action, but deceiving enough to make you…
Seductive Sound of Jazz Vocalist, Rosanne Agasee Will Be Heard at Hugh's Room in …
Toronto, Canada - On April 5th, 2006 at 8:30pm, the seductive sound of Jazz Vocalist, Rosanne Agasee will be heard at Hugh's Room in Toronto.
Brain Blain of 'Downtown Jazz' says, "... On stage [she] really cuts loose. Rosanne Agasee will not get lost in the vast ocean of female jazz vocalists."
Rosanne is familiar to many across the country as a TV Host on Canada's 'The Shopping Channel'. …
Play Out Right Now (P.O.R.N.) Recordings move to Straight Distribution / Music M …
Play Out Right Now (P.O.R.N.) Recordings the electronic label from Munich will be distributed by Straight Distribution/Music Mail in Stuttgart starting in April 2006. First release will be the "Bring me Home EP" (cat.nr. PORN07) by the dutch progressive duo LeRon & Yves Eaux.
CD releases will be distributed by Nova MD, a part of the music mail distribution network.
contact details:
Label:
Play Out Right Now (P.O.R.N.) Recordings
Matthias 'Delay' Göbel
Müllerstr. 31
80469 München
http://www.playoutrightnow.com
Tel./Fax.+49…
Deputies Use Online Dating Service to Catch Man
Lexington County deputies have tracked down a man wanted for not paying his child support--and they used an online dating service to help them find him.
Deputies say they arrested 31-year-old Brian Lee Todd Monday up in Fort Mill, where he was living. Investigators say he owes more than $5,000 in court-ordered child support.
Officers say they found him by setting up a date on an online service. Deputies say they learned…
Amy La Television and Swami B announce Three Tracks for Autism Awareness
Kauai, HI USA...March 30, 2006...HarmonyNet Media Group, announced today that two lifetime achievement musical artists, Amy La Television, and Swami Beyondanda, have released downloadable songs, which will provide a minimum 20% of the purchase proceeds, to the cause of supporting Autism organizations, worldwide. Using an innovative approach from www.weedshare.com to encode and protect their music, as well as set aside a portion of the purchase proceeds for the Angels 4…
Hip Hop Veteran Kabir Releases New Album “Peaceful Solutions” April 25th
Boston, MA ---Kabir, a veteran of the Boston hip hop scene, will release his third full length album, “Peaceful Solutions” on April 25, 2006 in partnership between Uncle Trouble Music (Kabir’s own label) and NYC based Raptivism Records. Kabir, who has released tracks in the past with Mr. Lif, Esoteric and Virtuoso, is unique as the only nationally recognized MC of South Asian descent. He is also the son…
New Consumer Vacation And Travel Website Launched
With more vacation destination choices than ever before family vacationers need to know how to spend their money wisely and assure that the time they spend together is a pleasant one that will be fun and rewarding for everyone in the family.
Glendale, AZ - 3/30/06 - Summertime is rapidly approaching and for many that will mean that it's time to start planning the family vacation. Vacation time is something that…
Some feel wronged by online dating service
A local online dating site is getting out there, thanks to product placement in three major movies and TV segments on "Dr. Phil" and "Live With Regis and Kelly."
But Kirkland-based Perfectmatch.com also is getting a bad reputation among some consumers who say the site didn't find them a perfect match at all — and didn't respond when they tried to get a refund.
In the past year, the Consumer Protection Division…
New Web Site Announces Unlimited Free Xbox 360 Game Downloads
Chicago—Xbox 360 gamers are able to download unlimited legal games from hundreds available through a new membership web site that has just been announced.
The innovative web site at http://www.officialmoviedownloads.com/x-box-360-downloads/ offers hundreds of games for the Xbox 360, Play Station 2, PS2, PSP, Xbox, and GameCube.
“We give gamers what they want—unlimited downloads,” said Tim Foss, owner of the web site. “These are complete games, not demos. We offer legal software from…
CATHOLIC GIRLS PERFORM A ROCK'N ROLL MIRACLE
Rutherford, New Jersey - 03/28/2006
Pioneering 80s girl-group resurrected for the 21st Century!
Twenty-four years in the waiting since The Pope taught the band how to play, MEET THE CATHOLIC GIRLS contains 15 tracks with something for everyone. There’s punk, garage, blues, pop, a ballad that will make you cry, and even a little Latin but it’s all Rock’ n and Roll to thee.
If you didn’t hear of The…
New website creates centralized web location for bass fisherman to exchange idea …
Ardmore, Oklahoma, March 23, 2006
Bass Fishing Experts has launched their new website, www.bass-fishing-experts.com , as a community for all bass fisherman to meet and share their love of the sport.
After seeing all the internet message boards and forums full of people exchanging ideas, website designer Mike Maddux and bass fisherman Jamie Crane created one centralized web location for all fisherman, from novice to pro, to submit bass fishing…
Military Singles Need Love Too
Military Singles appear to be the newest niche online dating phenomenon taking the internet by storm according to Aran Lackey the Customer Services Manager at Uniform Dating. ( http://www.uniformdating.com )
The unique dating web site aimed at those in the military and uniformed services (and those that would like to date them!) is recording a steady stream of weddings, engagements and success stories.
Tim Love who manages the site says, 'Men and…
Angels 4 Autism Awareness April Campaign Launch
March 27, 2006...Kauai, HI...HarmonyNet Media, in association with AmyZooMusic, is pleased to announce a campaign for Austism Awareness Month(April) with a release of a support center. More information is accessible through this campaign announcement center.
http://inbusinessforgood.blogspot.com
This campaign is organized by Amy Sue Reichardt and Patrick Michaels, who each are blessed with Autistic Angels in their worlds.
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HarmonyNet Media Group is a CA based, HI operated Development company. AmyZooMusic, Ltd. is the…
Online dating services: Just be different
The most popular pick up line on Internet dating sites is "Hi, I'd love to meet you. Shai."
Oops, my mistake. Sometimes the note is signed by Moti, Boris, Ro'i or Shachar.
Why do guys write these kinds of introductions? Turns out they write them because they don't want to appear to be "trying too hard" or "over excited."
What a load of crap! You've written to her? Then she's probably figured out…
Bad Dog Bakery: Treating Man's Best Friend to Healthy & Delicious Homemade Dog B …
Scotland—25 March 2006 -- The Bad Dog Bakery has officially opened in Burghead, Scotland. Featuring Healthy & Delicious Homemade Dog Treats made from only the best human grade ingredients.
The new dog treats business is the pet project of local chef, John Smither, who decided to combine his love for dogs and baking, making all natural treats available for sale. Made by hand, one at a time, Bad Dog Bakery…
Anniversary Gift That Says It All
Allen Jesson, Internet poet, has started to release his entire body of work (over 2,000 poems and 30,000 verses) to the world. Visitors to A Gift of Poetry can now create and write their own gift poetry, creating their very own "one of a kind" wedding, anniversary or birthday gift. In short, you can see Keats and Shakespeare turning in their graves as Allen has created the world's first automated…
Palm Beach Imperials Announces Pro Basketball & Dance Team Tryouts in Boca Raton
West Palm Beach - Today the Palm Beach Imperials Announced that they will be hosting their first ever tryouts for the 2006-2007 inaugural season starting March 29 at the Athletic Club of Boca Raton. Additionally, the Imperial Girl Dance team tryouts will be held starting March 30 at the Athletic Club of Boca Raton.
This 3-day basketball pro tryout camp begins, Wednesday morning, March 29-31, 2006. …
Milk Glass Memories Fron Christine Nagy's Depression Glass and More
Milk Glass Memories
Those of us in the "baby boomer" era, probably rembmber that "white bumpy glass", as I called it, on the family table. Well, that "white bumpy glass", turns out to be the highly collectible milk glass pattern, known as Milk Glass Hobnail, by the Fenton Art Gass Company.
In the 1950's, Fenton began their production of the Hobnail pattern, in milk glass. Until 1958, the…
Australian Death Notices and Funeral Notices Now at Obits.com.au
When Meg Tsiamis couldn't find the funeral details of a friend who had past away recently she decided to do something about it.
Rather than accept the status quo of the “one day” newspaper classified or the hard to reach funeral and death notices on the various newspaper websites, Meg decided to commission a new website.
But not just any website. This website had to be easy to use, easy to find,…
