Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
General The Lord Dannatt, GCB, CBE, MC, DL, acclaimed global leadership speaker, …
Burnham, UK, September 2012: Lord Richard Dannatt is one of the most successful Generals of our times. Highly respected by his peers and governments, he was the professional head of the British Army, and was an advisor to the David Cameron defence team in 2009/2010. A frequent and popular commentator on current affairs and security issues, his views regularly feature in the media.
Drawing from his…
The Truth Is Out There: 'The X-Files' Star Gillian Anderson Joins Wizard World N …
Viewers of “The X-Files” were told to “Trust No One” and to “Deny Everything.” Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con attendees, on the other hand, can trust that Gillian Anderson, who starred as “Agent Dana Scully” in the popular Fox TV show, will be appearing at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, and confirm that she will be attending on Saturday, December 1, and Sunday, December 2, at the…
Bisk Education Produces HD Coursework with JVC ProHD Cameras
WAYNE, NJ (September 24, 2012) – JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced that Bisk Education, Inc. has added three JVC GY-HM750 ProHD cameras to its HD production studio in Tampa, Fla. The studio is used to produce a variety of courses for higher education programs across the country, and has been using the cameras since February.
One of the leading providers of online professional education,…
Stewart, Dushku, Lee, Kilmer, CM Punk Q&A's, Costume Contests Top Wizard World O …
Interactive Q&A discussions with all the event's top celebrities, superstar artist sessions and costume contests for adults and children are among the highlights on the special programming schedule at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, set for Sept. 28-30, 2012, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Patrick Stewart, Eliza Dushku, Stan Lee, Val Kilmer, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® and others will answer fans' questions in panels that are often surprising…
New Megamat RS Vertical Carousel Heavy Duty Model 650 Now Available
For operations with heavy parts, Kardex Remstar introduces the new Megamat RS Model 650 Vertical Carousel. With a carrier weight capacity nearly double the Megamat RS 350 unit, the Megamat RS 650 holds up to 1,433 pounds per carrier with a total unit load of 41,887 pounds.
Available in a variety of widths from 10.42 feet to 13 feet, depths from 5.14 feet to 5.62 feet and heights from 7.75…
Florida Design’s Fall 2012 Issue to Feature Venus Williams as Its First-Time-Eve …
BOCA RATON, Fla. – For the first time in its 20-year publishing history, Florida Design will feature a “cover girl” on its front cover along with a residential interior photograph related to its inside cover story. The Fall 2012 issue of the magazine, which is due out this September, will share its glossy cover page with tennis legend Venus Williams who also founded and directs V*Starr Interiors headquartered in northern…
Ben's Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers Offers Free Chicken Soup When Re …
With cold and flu season coming, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers is teaming up with local CVS Pharmacies to offer its customers flu shots at each of its six restaurants. Those who get a flu shot at Ben’s will receive a free pint or bowl of Ben’s chicken noodle soup. Flu shots will be available from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the following locations on the following dates:
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Sweet Honey In The Rock and Bill Banfield Present “Symphony 10: Affirmations for …
New Orchestral Collaboration Set For Harris Theater In Chicago, October 4, 2012
New York, NY, September 19, 2012 - Iconic and Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK will present their first ever orchestral collaboration, “Symphony 10: Affirmations for a New World,” with music composed by William C. Banfield and lyrics written by the ensemble members: Ysaye M. Barnwell, Carol Maillard, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil,…
Tango travel La Rogaia, October 2012, Tango workshops and Tango holidays. Learni …
Villa La Rogaia in Umbria, Europes first adress for Tango holidays and Tango travels presents its program of Tango classes for October 2012.
Villa La Rogaia has been offering creative holidays in Italy since 1999 being one of the first in Europe organizing Tango holidays.
In October 2012 La Rogaia Tango travels offers four weeks of Tango classes, from improvers to intermediate level.
Tango course intermediate level, Tango de Salon, with Laura…
'Batman Forever,' 'Top Gun,' 'Tombstone' Star Val Kilmer To Attend Wizard World …
With memorable, starring roles in such films as Batman Forever, Top Gun and Tombstone, Val Kilmer has been one of the most prolific, successful actors of the past quarter century. Now his legions of fans will have a chance to meet this megastar when he attends Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, set for Sept. 28-30 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Kilmer, who will be making his first Wizard World…
GEA Pharma Systems presents European granulation, drying, tableting and fermenta …
GEA Pharma Systems will be exhibiting at CHINA-PHARM 2012 from 24 to 27 September at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. Exhibits on stand number 3017 will include examples of the company’s range of Aeromatic-Fielder™ and Collette™ granulation and drying plant; MODUL™ tablet presses from Courtoy™; and pharmaceutical fermentation systems from GEA Diessel showing state-of-the-art technology for a bioreactor vessel.
On 25 September the company will present a…
New Ztechnik VStream Windshields - for BMW R1200GS, R1200R, F800R, K1600GT and K …
Motorcycle Accessory Hornig added lots of new ZTechnik windshields to their product range. ZTechnik is an OEM-Manufacturer for BMW Motorrad.
ZTechnik introduced a new design of their popular VStream(r) windshield for BMW rider. The distinctive VStream shape features a wider profile at the top of the windscreen and a curvature that pushes turbulent, noisy airflow to the side and away from the rider’s helmet. No other windscreen for your BMW possesses…
Stewart, Lee, Dushku, Madsen, Punk Lead Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con Celeb …
“Star Trek: The Next Generation” actor Sir Patrick Stewart, comics legend Stan Lee, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Eliza Dushku, Reservoir Dogs headliner Michael Madsen and WWE® Superstar CM Punk® top the standout lineup of celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2012, at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. They will be joined by an All-Star collection of well-known…
Hyatt Regency Vancouver’s New Grain Tasting Bar Mixes Local Food With Rustic Urb …
VANCOUVER (September 18, 2012) –Vancouver's newest lounge at Hyatt Regency Vancouver is a unique gastro bar and urban retreat for foodies and fun lovers. Grain Tasting Bar offers a warm, open atmosphere inspired by a window wall of glass panes that gives an all-season view of the downtown streetscape and can be removed so the inside and outside are a seamless experience.
Specializing in artisan cocktails, regional wines, craft beer, and…
Photographs of the Huntington Beach Senior Saturday Expo Released by the Committ …
The annual Huntington Beach Senior Saturday Expo was held on September 8, 2012, at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, California. Senior Saturday is sponsored by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging and is Orange County's largest non-profit Senior Expo.
The Huntington Beach Senior Saturday Expo provides seniors the opportunity to learn more about services available to seniors from both the public and private sectors. Senior Saturday was a…
Best Western engages with RateGain to build wider electronic distribution networ …
Best Western International, the World's Biggest Hotel Family with more than 4,000 hotels in over 100 countries and territories has chosen RateGain to collaborate with and widen their online channel exposure to increase their footprint in Asia & Middle East. The engagement will facilitate the use of a robust, easy to manage channel management solution for the Best Western Hotels through the RateGain platform.
Speaking at the sidelines of the…
First Ever John Lennon Double Fantasy Bermuda Tribute Charity Concert September …
The Event Featuring Heather Nova, Maxi Priest, and Roy Young, Also is the Multi-Media Launch of The Book and CD ‘Lennon Bermuda’ and a Double Fantasy Sculpture by Bermudian Artist Graham Foster, Commemorates The Ex-Beatle’s 1980 Summer Trip to Bermuda, Which Inspired the Songs of His Landmark ‘Double Fantasy’ Album
Hollywood, CA, September 16, 2012 - Thirty two years after John Lennon’s sailing trip to Bermuda sparked the creative renaissance that…
Durable CORDURA® Fabrics Add Long-Lasting Performance to Dickies Trousers
WICHITA, Kan. – September 13, 2012 – Dickies, a leading workwear manufacturer in the European workwear market since 1922, has adopted INVISTA’s CORDURA® Classic fabric in their Grafter Duo-Tone trousers. First adopted in their Eisenhower collection, Dickies has continued to develop new collections integrating durable, versatile and reliable CORDURA® fabrics to help provide long-lasting performance and enduring appeal.
The following Dickies products feature CORDURA® brand fabrics:
Eisenhower Multi-Pocket trousers: Designed for functional…
IBN-Lokmat commences Season 5 of Great Bhet with Marathi actor Makarand Anaspure
For four long seasons, IBN Lokmat’s flagship show Great Bhet has brought to its viewers some of the most celebrated personalities in various fields for a talk. Once again, the show begins with the new season with the versatile actor Makarand Anaspure. Seasoned actors are hard to find, it takes years for one to establish oneself in the industry. One such artist is celebrated comedy actor Makarand Anaspure, who has…
Anakan and ExeQuo are recruiting 100 employees in Seattle, Berlin and Paris
Press Release
Date: 11/09/2012
NEW EMPLOYEES TO BE HIRED TO MEET UNPRECEDENTED SERVICE DEMAND
Anakan and ExeQuo are proud to announce that around a total of 100 employees will be recruited by the end of 2012 due to the expansion of existing facilities in Paris and Berlin and the creation of new offices in Seattle. New employees will be hired to meet an unprecedented spike in demand for video game localization services. Skilled…
Michael Rooker of 'The Walking Dead,' 'Henry,' Joins 2012 Wizard World Austin Co …
Michael Rooker, who currently plays survivor “Merle Dixon” on the hit AMC series “The Walking Dead,” has joined the star-studded celebrity guest roster at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, set for Oct. 26-28, 2012, at the Austin Convention Center. Rooker, who burst on the scene more than two decades ago in the title role in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, also will attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic…
Sir Patrick Stewart, John De Lancie Added To Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Celebri …
Patrick Stewart, known to millions of fans as “Captain Jean-Luc Picard” on the television series “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and “Professor Charles Xavier” in the X-Men film series, and “Star Trek” franchise standout John de Lancie (“Q”) will attend Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Wizard World, Inc. announced today. They will be joined by headliners Stan Lee, Eliza Dushku, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Dean Cain and other special…
Doug Briney Gets Endorsement Deal With Exotic Stainless Steel Belt Buckles
MTS Management Group is proud to announce that their client, country music artist Doug Briney, is now endorsing Exotic Stainless Steel Belt Buckles. Doug will be promoting their product lines on his website and at live performances. Exotic Stainless Steel Buckles will be creating and manufacturing the first Doug Briney custom buckle that will be available for purchase online and at Doug's shows in the future.
"This is very cool! I'm…
Wizard World To Debut Oregon Comic Con, February 22-24, 2013, In Portland
Wizard World, Inc. (PK.WIZD) today announced the latest addition to its schedule of pop culture conventions as Wizard World Oregon Comic Con will debut, February 22-24, 2013, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The trio of Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco, who starred in the cult classic The Boondock Saints, and superstar artist Greg Horn (“Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark,” “X-Force”) are the first…
Avail To the Latest Offers by Apartotels.com for the Great River Race
Scheduled to be held on the 15th of September, The Great River Race is one of the upcoming events in the city of London .After the ending of the greatest sporting events-London Olympics. The Great River Race has returned with a huge number of participants this year. This sporting event is inspired by a charity event which was held in 1987.During this particular episode a barge rowed from Hampton Court…
Star Wars, Star Trek Clubs, DeLorean Add Excitement To Wizard World Ohio Comic C …
Celebrities, artists and exhibitors aren't the only attractions at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con. Fan organizations professing their affinity for “Star Trek," Star Wars and other pop culture standards will be roaming the floor at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, September 28-30.
Attendees can also check out the DeLorean Time Machine as seen in the film Back to the Future, as the replica vehicle will be on site raising funds for…
Novotel entices meeting planners with free nights
Accor, the leading international operator of hotels in Asia-Pacific and Thailand, announces a campaign to entice the meetings and events market to its Novotel hotels in Thailand. This comes on the heels of the Group’s 2012 Asia-Pacific Business Traveller Research, which found that Thailand is pushing ahead as one of the region’s top business travel hubs.
For every 15 room nights booked as part of a residential meeting package at…
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop On Paradise Now Open Twenty-Four Hours
Capriotti’s Offers Sin City’s Favorite Sandwiches All Night Long
LAS VEGAS, NV (September 4, 2012) – In response to high demand, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop’s Paradise Road restaurant is now catering to Vegas night owls. With over 29 shops in the area, this will be the first twenty-four hour Capriotti’s in the country. Tourists and locals alike can now order their favorite, award-winning sandwiches whenever their cravings strike.
All of the…
Timberland® Adopts Three Multi-Purpose CORDURA® Fabric Technologies
WICHITA, Kan. – September 4, 2012 – INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand fabric, popular for its long-lasting durability, is featured in new Timberland® apparel. Aimed to provide everyday wearers with water-resistant and enduring clothing solutions, Timberland chose CORDURA® brand fabric for the Men’s Water Resistant Tilt Denim Jeans, Men’s Cargo Canvas Short and Men’s Waterproof Marine Jacket to provide comfort and flexibility without sacrificing durability and style.
“Customers are always looking for durable…
Russian Born, US-Based Singer Irina is Set to Make her World Debut at Ello Music …
Irina will perform a 4-song set including debut single “Something About You” COMPLETE with Free Online Webcast Live from Gorky Park
Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 2012 - Moscow native, US-based singer, songwriter and dancer Irina is preparing to make her debut international performance at the ELLO Music Festival in Moscow’s mecca for culture and leisure – Gorky Park. The festival will include a line up of Russia’s top stars, with…
Food Network To Showcase Distinctive Remodelers Homer Glen Kitchen In Upcoming S …
As owner of Distinctive Remodelers, Bryan Nooner is used to receiving phone calls from homeowners eager to reinvent their living spaces. But it’s not every day that Bryan gets a ring from Hollywood asking for permission to showcase one of his new kitchens on a TV show.
Bryan was recently contacted by producers of The Food Network’s program “The Best Thing I Ever Made” who were looking for a snazzy gourmet…
Dancing Tango like the world champions, Tango workshop, La Rogaia Tango holidays …
Tango workshop with Top Tango teachers Daniela Pucci de Farias and Luis Bianchi, September 22 to 29, 2012, Villa La Rogaia, Umbria, Italy.
What do have Argentine Tango and Ice dance in common?
Not to much in most cases, apart of the fact that both are beautiful to look at. Specially when they are performed by real good dancrs.
Rarely however do ice dancers succeed in capturing the flair of Argentine…
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Hosts Bradstock XIX on September 1-2
(Center Moriches, NY) — For the second year in a row, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck will be presenting Bradstock, a two-day music festival that will be taking place on September 1-2. Live acoustic music will be performed on September 1 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Now in its 19th year, Bradstock is a two-day music festival featuring the best musical acts performing…
Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Launches Amateur Art Contest For Sept. 28-30 Event i …
Think you have what it takes to be the next Greg Horn, Tyler Kirkham or Alan Davis? Now aspiring artists in Ohio and beyond will have the opportunity to show their best work and even win an Artist Alley table next month as the Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Art Contest officially begins today. Submissions will be accepted through noon ET on Sept. 17, 2012, with the event…
Acclaimed Singer Songwriter Brandon Mchose Releases New Heartfelt Ballad “Goodby …
After the success of his 2012 EP release, Late Night, independent singer/songwriter Brandon Mchose returns to the spotlight once again with his new radio single “Goodbye”.
Los Angeles, CA, August 29, 2012 - After the success of his 2012 EP release, Late Night, independent singer/songwriter Brandon Mchose returns to the spotlight once again with his new radio single “Goodbye”. Tugging on his fans heartstrings, Brandon lays it all on the…
“Money is the Motivation” for the Founder of Boss Family Entertainment
Jim Jones and Nipsey Hussle joins Bliz on his Debut Mixtape
Trenton, NJ, August 27, 2012 - During the Summer of 2012, Founder/CEO Bliz (www.Twitter.com/BlizBF) and his Boss Family Entertainment movement, dotted all ‘i’s and crossed every ‘t’. Bliz himself, is the first artist to be released on the Boss Family Entertainment imprint. And his gravitational pull on the Streets is evident with the release of his Debut Mixtape “Money is…
Babe Ruth Look-Alike Contest Set For Monday, September 24 To Celebrate Gallagher …
The year was 1927. The Babe hit 60, and Gallagher’s Steak House was born. In celebration of its 85th Birthday this year, Gallagher’s (228 West 52nd Street) will host a Babe Ruth Look-Alike Contest on Monday night, September 24, at 6:30 PM. A galaxy of to-be-announced prizes will be awarded to the winner, as selected by a blue ribbon panel. To enter, contact: johnnycigarpr@aol.com or call 914-260-7436, and…
Adams, Davis, Ramos, Jenkins Top Superstar Artist Alley At Wizard World Ohio Com …
Neal Adams, Alan Davis, Humberto Ramos and Paul Jenkins are among the top comics creators scheduled to populate Artist Alley at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Sept. 28-30 at Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Eisner Award Hall of Famer Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Special Guest Davis (“Captain America,” “Thor”) and Eisner nominee Ramos (“Amazing Spider-Man,” “Impulse”) and Eisner winner Jenkins (“Spider-Man,” “Batman”) headline the nearly 80 creators on the roster. Comics…
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Heads To SDSU Just In Time For Classes To Begin
Gourmet Sub Shop Continues To Spread Across California With Third San Diego Location
SAN DIEGO, CA (August 27, 2012) – Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop’s Southwest expansion is in full force with the opening of their ninth California location and one more on the way later next month. Nationally recognized for their fresh, whole-roasted turkey meat and creative subs, Capriotti’s will now be convenient to college area residents and SDSU students. The…
Once Again, The Audience Acclaims “Tango Lovers -Enamorados Del Tango” as The Be …
International Tango sensation performed in South Florida and New York
Miami, FL, August 25, 2012 - The sensuous pleasure of tango ignited the stage with Tango Lovers Enamorados del Tango. Last Friday, August 17, 1012 a selective audience that filled the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center of the Performing Arts gave a standing ovation to the group of international artists which presented an outstanding, impeccable and unforgettable show. The next…
First U.S. 'Star Trek: TNG' 25-Year Reunion Featured At Wizard World Austin Comi …
Seven stars of the popular series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” will gather for their first 25-year U.S. reunion at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Oct. 26-28, 2012, at the Austin Convention Center. All seven of the main stars are scheduled to attend, including the legendary Patrick Stewart, who portrayed the stern, determined Captain Jean-Luc Picard, commander of the USS Enterprise.
The “TNG” stars will be joined in Austin by…
Chapman Freeborn Singapore partners with WingsOverAsia
Leading aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has partnered with WingsOverAsia to solidify the aircraft enthusiasts’ community in Singapore and throughout the Asia region.
Based in Singapore, WingsOverAsia is Asia’s first aviation social network platform and aviation concierge service for private aircraft owners, pilots and enthusiasts.
The unique partnership between Chapman Freeborn and WingsOverAsia was formed on the shared interest for aircraft and aviation. Both companies seek to create a platform for aircraft…
Star Trek, Ghostbusters, Star Wars Groups Boost Wizard World Chicago Comic Con F …
Bringing their favorite cult movies and TV shows, comics, charities and other interests to life, fan groups will again be on hand at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. Organizations supporting Star Wars, Ghostbusters, “Star Trek,” and Jurassic Park are among those who will roam the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center floor, August 9-12, many in elaborate costumes – and all making the day just a little more fun for…
eps, service provider for Southside and Hurricane
Once a year, two picturesque German towns, Scheessel (in the Lüneburg Heath region) and Neuhausen ob Eck (near Tuttlingen in Baden-Württemberg) are transformed into meccas for fans of indie, rock and electronic music. Both towns, the normal populations of which are about 12,000 and 2,500 respectively, accommodate a further 70,000, resp. 55,000, "neighbours" in caravans and tents over a long weekend.
The infrastructure required to transform verdant pastures into…
TRIAX and FOXXUM form a partnership: Start of the new TRIAX Smart TV portal
With immediate effect, the TRIAX Group, a leading international provider of digital radio reception technology, and FOXXUM, an international supplier of portal solutions, content aggregation and TV-Apps development, are working together in even closer collaboration on the development of new hybrid digital receivers for the European market. FOXXUM has been given the order of developing the TRIAX Smart TV portal with attractive content and realizing its integration into Triax…
Lee, Shatner, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Dushku Among Stars At Wizard World Ohio C …
Comics legend Stan Lee, pop culture icon William Shatner, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Eliza Dushku headline the celebrity roster as Wizard World Ohio Comic Con returns to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, September 28-30. They will be joined by many of the world's greatest comics creators, exhibitors and thousands of fans in a celebration of all things pop culture in an expanded format,…
Pomegranate Martini
(SALEM, NH) – Tuscan Kitchen, located in Salem, NH is now featuring a new seasonal Pomegranate Martini, a handcrafted beverage with refreshing taste. The fusion of pomegranate vodka and fresh pom juice make for a deliciously fruity and seasonal cocktail. But, don’t forget the pomegranate’s healthy antioxidant benefits! Labeled as a super fruit for its rich source of vitamin C, the pomegranate offers a nutritious advantage to this not-so-guilty indulgence.…
Parallel 49 Microbrewery Launches in East Vancouver
Parallel 49 Brewing Company Brewing Up Quality Craft Beers
Vancouver, BC – New to the thriving microbrewery market, Parallel 49 Brewing Company has debuted as the 4th microbrewery in the city of Vancouver. The new East Vancouver brewery will be the only microbrewery offering Draught, Single Serve 650ml bottles, and 6 pack sizes, allowing Vancouverites to experience the unique craft beer they have been thirsting after for years.
As a group…
Manchester City Win Premier League and Conquer Kilimanjaro in the Same Week
Both on pitch and off pitch Man City have a winning team, the players having successfully won the Premiership and their support team having successfully summited Kilimanjaro.
Staffordshire, UK, June 14, 2012 -- Rachel Moss, MCFC’s Academy Secretary said “A glass of red wine in match day hospitality, and next thing you know an idea was born to take on the challenge of climbing Africa’s highest mountain. Cheryl Cole and Chris…
Popular You’ve been Sentenced! word game wins 2012 MOM’S CHOICE AWARD
McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds’ You’ve been Sentenced! word game recently received a 2012 MOM’S CHOICE AWARD. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media look for the MOM’S CHOICE AWARD (MCA) Honoring Excellence seal of approval when selecting quality products and services for children and families.
The MOM’S CHOICE AWARD ® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children and families. The program is globally recognized for…
