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Edible Boston and Edible Communities Awarded First Ever “Publication of the Year …
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SENTIDO Perissia reveals own organic farm
The SENTIDO Perissia hotel, located in the Turkish holiday region of Side, is to offer products from its own farm. Guests who visit any of the six restaurants of the hotel are spoiled for choice with aromatic home-grown olives, tomatoes, grapes and figs as well as freshly-harvested pistachios and peanuts all on offer among other fresh produce.
Ahmet Turgan, General Manager of the five-star hotel said: "On our 500 hectare…
COT Season Finale Features Concert Singers of Cary
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (May 9, 2010) ― The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle (thecot.org) concludes its 2010-2011 season on Sunday, May 15, 2011. The finale will feature guest performances by the Concert Singers of Cary (www.concertsingers.org).
Titled, “The Genius and His Foe,” the concert will feature performances of Antonio Salieri’s “Requiem in C minor” and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Requiem in D minor.” Performing soloists include: soprano Jacquelyn Culpepper, soprano Mary…
Dubai property ‘The Torch’ sets new world record
Dubai, UAE: Property in Dubai reached new heights this month as residential development ‘The Torch’ at Dubai Marina officially became the world’s tallest residential building.
Developed by Select Group, one of the largest private property developers in the United Arab Emirates, The Torch beat the Q1 Tower on the Gold Coast of Australia by just twenty five metres when its completion was announced earlier this month.
Designed by award winning architects Khatib…
San Diego's own "PB Millionaire" played role of "Peacemaker" during Cold War
SAN DIEGO, CA, May 08, 2011 -- Not many people knew it at the time, but during the Reagan Administration, there were a few close-calls that could have caused an all out nuclear war between the then Soviet Union and the United States. On one occasion, in 1983, the Soviets mistook a NATO post exercise as the real thing, triggering a ready response that almost ended in all-out-war.
These events became…
Educational videos may hamper language development in children, reports AboutKid …
AboutKidsHealth, leading online Canadian provider of children’s health information, discusses the potentially negative impact that education videos can have upon kids’ language development.
From a parent’s perspective, educational videos for babies and toddlers are practically a dream product; needing a break perhaps to do chores around the house, parents could plunk baby down in front of the TV thinking it was good for them because it stimulated the learning process.
The problem…
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GamingAngels.com and National Computer Camp announce First Annual Scholarship fo …
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., May 09, 2011 - GamingAngels.com and National Computer Camp (NCC) are offering a scholarship for NCC’s June/July 2011 enrollment valued at $985 to a female student (ages 8-18) for one week.
At NCC (http://www.NCCamp.com), campers can design a 2D or 3D video game, learn to program, create a graphic video, take apart a computer, create a home page, play tennis, play Civilization and make new friends. Now…
MICHIGAN RAPPER BOSS RUFF Signs With Expat Records
The Ex G.G. Boyz star, also a producer, actor and song-writer will be releasing his new EP entitled ‘Smoking Hot Sizzling’ in the summer of 2011.
Since the age of 17, Michigan hip hop artist, “Boss Ruff” has undertaken many roles from entertainer to actor, rapper to writer; this native Grand Rapids MI native has many strings to his bow, but has always returned to his roots as a rapper.
Boss…
Resident Group at Ashby Ponds Retirement Community Collects $5300 for Packages S …
ASHBURN, VIRGINIA – In April 2010, a resident group called “The Ladies Who Do Nothing” at the Ashby Ponds retirement community in Ashburn, Va. began collecting donations for members of the military stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. After the first collection, which resulted in bucket upon bucket of donations from toothpaste to soap to books and $1000 in cash, the group assembled 48 care packages to send to soldiers.…
City Hotel Brand Mint Hotel Encouraged By Scottish Hotels Performance In Recent …
Yesterday, temperatures in Scotland ranked as the highest in the UK, with Aberdeen reaching 23 degrees Celsius on the mercury. It seems however that the country not only tops the climatic charts, but also the hospitality performance rankings.
In a survey carried out by a leading UK accountancy firm, figures revealed that Scottish hotels recorded the most consistent room yield levels of the UK hotel industry over the past…
Former Zappa Keyboardist Tommy Mars Records Music For Modern Fairytale - Willie …
Norway - Former Frank Zappa keyboardist Tommy Mars, best known for his work on such Zappa classics as Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage and Them or Us, has recorded music for a modern day fairytale - 'Willie Nickerson's Egg'. Written by Norwegian guitarist Jon Larsen and released on Norway's Zonic Entertainment (a label that features exclusively dedicated Frank Zappa inspired music). Along with Tommy Mars, 'Willie Nickerson's Egg' also features the…
Natalie Walker Releases New Single “Cool Kids” From Upcoming Album “Spark” Due O …
Natalie Walker released her new single, “Cool Kids”, the second single from her highly anticipated third album, Spark, on April 26th. The new single is for sale exclusively on Beatport for two weeks before being released to iTunes, Amazon and other digital distribution outlets on May 10th. There are two remixes of the song done by the Remix Artist Collective and Linus Loves which are also available on Beatport.
“Cool…
Professional Massage Therapy Center in Albany Collaborates with SEO Company to R …
Massage in the Park, offering comprehensive and professional massage therapy in New York’s Capital Region, has recently established a new collaboration with Prospect Genius, a local provider of SEO and Web marketing strategies. Together, these two Albany-area businesses are working to make it easier for Internet users to locate Massage in the Park online.
Today, more and more people first turn to the Internet when looking for local businesses, up to…
Echoes of Gerudo Valley Live Launch Set-Free concert streams online May 7
ST. LOUIS, MO April 22, 2011 – Music lovers everywhere are invited to the Echoes of Gerudo Valley Live Launch Concert featuring ocarina virtuoso Heather Scott and friends.
The live launch concert will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 6 p.m. Central time. Featuring songs from the new Echoes of Gerudo Valley CD release, favorite world music pieces, songs from Final Fantasy, and some great Anime music, it celebrates the…
Melanie Segal's Platinum Publicity announces Annual Gift Lounge celebrating the …
May 04, 2011 – (Los Angeles, CA) -- On the heels of the The MTV Movie Awards Nominee announcements yesterday, Platinum Publicity officially announced today that it will be holding it’s 6th annual Celebrity Gift Lounge in celebration of the MTV Movie Awards on June 3rd and 4th in Beverly Hills, California.
The just-announced MTV Movie Awards Nominees that will be invited to Melanie Segal’s exclusive Trend Lounge this year…
RESIDENT OF THE BUCKINGHAM MAKES SOUND ACTIVATED EASTER EGGS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS C …
The weeks leading up to Easter weekend were busy for Ken Hammond, a resident at The Buckingham senior living community. Hammond gave many hours making sound activated Easter eggs for children with visual impairments, so that they too could enjoy a traditional Easter egg hunt. The eggs were distributed through The Lighthouse for the Blind. No stranger to service, Hammond is a World War II veteran and…
The National Trust announces MyFarm experiment
The National Trust is looking for up to 10,000 people to take part in a mass on-line public farming experiment where they will make key decisions at one of the Trust's working farms at Wimpole in Cambridgeshire.
The MyFarm (http://www.my-farm.org.uk) experiment aims to connect thousands of people with how food is produced by giving them a greater say in how a real working farm is run.
The Wimpole…
2011 Outdoor Living Trends
In a time of recession, homeowners are finding creative ways to stay busy and entertain their families and friends around the house. In a time of tight budgeting, often lawn and landscape needs go untouched. However, an increased desire to entertain yet save money has led to 2011’s most popular outdoor living trends.
“Families are staying home more. They’re trying to entertain themselves out of their homes,” said Tim Brown, owner…
NH Hotels announces sponsorship of Corrente in movimento
NH Hotels has announced its sponsorship of the 'Corrente in movimento' (power on the road) project to promote renewable energy.
The project will see a CO2-free tour of Italy in an electric car discovering the latest innovations in renewable energy, a field in which Italian technology is at the forefront. This project is perfectly in line with the ideas and aspirations of NH Hotels, as the company has been dedicated…
CHASKE SPENCER TO SPEAK ON MASCOTS, STEREOTYPES, AND NATIVE AMERICANS BEFORE THE …
Los Angeles, CA (May 2, 2011) – Chaske Spencer, known for his role as wolf pack leader, Sam Uley, from The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn Pt. 1., will speak at the U.S. Senate Committee on May 5th, 2011 regarding the impact of mascots and stereotypes in the Native American community. “As an actor…someone native and...in the spotlight...I think he will positively spin the twilight franchise…
David Hoffman, CALMNESS OF SPIRIT Album Among The Winners In The 10th Annual Ind …
Peoria, IL - David Hoffman, Jackson Browne and David Lindley, Flying Lotus, Melissa Auf der Maur, Pokey La Farge and othersare among the diverse self-released and independent label talent named today by Music Resource Group (MRG) as the judge-determined winners of The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for fans and bands.
The winners were determined by a panel of 62 influential music industry pros…
Wayne Baker Brooks Breaking New Ground With “Something’s Going Down,”
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Blues/rocker guitarist extraordinaire Wayne Baker Brooks has gathered some of the biggest names and talent in Chicago music for his revolutionary new single, “Something’s Going Down”. The genre-bending track features artists Twista (Perfect Storm, Adrenaline Rush, Kamikaze), GLC (Love, Life, & Loyalty, Grammy recipient for Kanye West tracks “Spaceship’’ and “Drive Slow’’), and Sugar Blue (Rolling Stones’ “Miss You’’).
Brooks, is transforming both modern music and the Blues.…
Kile Law, Founder of Raleigh Spa, Blue Water Spa, Rewards Those who Donate to Al …
Kile Law, president and founder of Blue Water Spa, is offering one year of free massage in exchange for a donation to Tornado survivors in Alabama. Kile will be driving her vehicle with a U-Haul full of donated clothing, shoes, underwear and gift cards from Raleigh to Pleasant Grove, Alabama where she will personally deliver donations to people in need at shelters and churches. Every person who donates a…
Security Feel Better in support of Rally For Kids With Cancer 2011
Eva Longoria was, once again, Honorary Chair for the annual Rally For Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup 2011 in Miami; and Security Feel Better was there to ensure a Hangover-Free Rally after the incredible draft party.
Celebrities started to walk the red carpet on Friday evening by 7 pm, at the kick off party for this two-day event, at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach; where they were handed samples of…
London location game pokes fun at Chancellor
New London location game, “The Chancellor’s Gold” offers players unique tour of London and chance to win real gold
3 May 2011, London: A location-based smartphone app and website game called “The Chancellor’s Gold” launches today offering players the chance to win real gold by identifying clues linked to London landmarks and locations throughout May to August.
Interactive Places, a developer of location-based experiences including smartphone apps, has developed The Chancellor’s Gold…
Wanted tickets for sale
2009 was the day when Wanted was formed through a mass audition. Wanted started working on their debut album with producers such as Steve Mac, Guy Chambers, and Taio Cruz. Their debut named, 'All Time Low', which was produced by Steve Mac, was released in the summer of 2010.In the 1st week ,it was number 1 in the Uk chart . Their next single, 'Heart Vacancy', is written by hitmakers…
Limited Special Edition of MAHLKÖNIG K30 Grinder for the WBC in Bogotá
The third year in a row MAHLKÖNIG supports the World Barista Championship as official grinder sponsor.
As the World Barista Championship takes place in Columbia this year, for the first time ever a coffee producing country acts as host of this competition. MAHLKÖNIG backs up the WBC 2011 in Bogotá as official grinder sponsor.
From June 2nd – 5th the best baristas are going to meet in the Colombian capital of Bogotá,…
Sunway International Hotels & Resorts forecast leaps in demand with its new onli …
Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, April 25 – SIHR is unveiling the first of its series of online promotional campaign on 1 May 2011, pulling ahead of competitors in offering attractive deals which could be made via hi-tech traveler-friendly booking features. This campaign aptly named “BOOK-IN” will be made available in two of SIHR’s tactical promotion launches planned for this year; the first in May and the second in September. Both campaigns…
Temperature soared at Water Kingdom by sizzling performances by celebrities
Mumbai, 3rd May, 2011: Temperature soared at its peak at Water Kingdom this weekend i.e. on Sunday, 1st May, 2011 with electrifying performances by celebrities.
The star performers lined-up for the gala event were Anita Hassanandani and Shweta Pandit. The pretty Anita Hassanandani wooed the crowd with her charismatic dance moves on peppy bollywood numbers. On the other hand, Shweta Pandit mesmerized the crowd with her melodious voice and also, grooved…
Not All Memories Are The Same
May 2, 2011
SEBASTOPOL, CA – We would like to think childhood sexual abuse happens to a few unfortunate people outside our circle of family, friends, and acquaintances, but statistics tell a different story. One in three girls is sexually abused. One in six boys is molested. In families from every neighborhood across the nation, children keep this secret so they can survive. About half of them will leave…
Melbourne’s own Yummy Opera now operating in London
GNG is proud to announce that from May 2011, Yummy Opera will be operating a UK-based team from London, featuring Saira Luther and Raelene Isbester, two Australian sopranos now residing in London.
GNG’s Artistic Director, Glynn Nicholas (himself an established comedy performer and motivational speaker) has recently returned from a fact-finding trip to the UK and Europe and is confident there are many terrific opportunities for the renowned corporate musical-comedy act…
DIAMOND & DESIGN JEWELERS HOLDS CHARITY EVENT FOR ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL …
Diamond & Design Jewelers will hold a fundraising event on Saturday, April 30th at The Commons in Chino Hills to raise $5,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The event will include an exciting raffle for a $3,000 diamond ring and gift cards from popular local restaurants. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, free food, and drinks. Jewelry is available for sale during the event, with 10% of the sale benefiting St.…
Keldamuzik: The Cultural Exchange Tour
Hip Hop artiste Keldamuzik aka Diva from California, USA, is known to not only be a successful independent recording artiste, with chart topping international and national hits such as “Thirsty”, “I Don’t Care” and “Wind Blow”; but also an entrepreneur who has created a platform for herself with her company Golddigga Entertainment, managed by marketing manager Wendy Bell. Making her mark in the music industry, Diva presents “The Cultural Exchange…
Wizard World Inc. Announces Los Angeles Comic Con
Gareb Shamus, President and CEO of Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD)(“Wizard World”), today announced the addition of a Los Angeles Comic Con to Wizard World’s 2011 lineup. The show will take place on Sept. 24-25, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Superstar Mike Deodato Jr. is the first guest of honor at the event. The Brazilian artist, well known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America, The…
Florida Roller Derby Team Partners with The Bra Recyclers to Collect Bras
PALM BEACH , FL – The Palm Beach Rollergirls have partnered with Arizona-based textile recycling company, The Bra Recyclers, to collect bras to help support and empower women in need. Bras will be collected by the Palm Beach Rollergirls at their upcoming bout against the Dub City Derby Girls on May 14th. As an incentive to donate, The Palm Beach Rollergirls will be offering $1 off tickets…
Justopenthebook.com Offers The DVD The Secrets Of Jonathan Sperry To May Contest …
Justopenthebook.com is an online Christian ministry whose mission is to encourage others to develop a closer relationship with God by opening and studying His word.
For the month of May, justopenthebook.com is offering a free copy of the DVD “The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry” starring Gavin MacLeod. The DVD will be awarded to one of the new subscribers to justopenthebook.com’s weekly newsletter.
Anyone can enter the contest. Simply sign up…
Sajjad Purvez - The Royal Wedding ( Royal Domain KateMiddleton.com Attracts Inte …
Sajjad Purvez - Kate Middleton’s non-official Royal website, KateMiddleton.com, has garnered international attention and visitors from over 100 countries and high profile news media across the world. Well-respected outlets like Forbes.com, NBC’s The Today Show, USAToday.com, YahooNews, and the San Francisco Chronicle have all picked up on the story of an unlikely team of Canadian bloggers who scooped up Kate’s domain name, KateMiddleton.com, and turned it into a full-service, informative,…
The Second Annual Youth TakeOver Festival Announces Partnership with SFK-Success …
Today the Second Annual Youth TakeOver Festival announced their official partnership with SFK-Success For Kids, Inc., who will be one of the main beneficiaries of the Second Annual Youth TakeOver Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Los Angeles Center Studios located at 500 S. Beaudry Street in downtown Los Angeles. This outdoor festival invites families to hang out and enjoy a variety of attractions including food,…
Summer. Salads. Solace. at Frangipani, Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Mumbai, April 27, 2011 - Rejuvenate this summer with chic and healthy salads at Frangipani, Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai from 29th April to 8th May, 2011, as the team of chefs toss a variety of revitalizing greens and nourishing fruits, with sumptuous meat and seafood, for a wholesome luncheon or a light and soothing evening.
Savour a salad of Crisp romaine and iceberg, bacon bits, poached egg with anchovy dressing; salad…
Russell Grant’s Team of Psychics Provide Valuable Insights
London, 28th April, 2011 – Russell Grant Astrology Limited have recently launched a marketing campaign to make more people aware of the services offered by Russell Grant’s psychics.
A spokesman for Russell Grant Astrology Limited elaborates, ‘Although many people and society in general rely on science as a means for predicting future events, a growing number of people are beginning to think that scientific explanations are lacking in many quarters. Our…
Paul Martin’s American Bistro Roseville Announces Summer Concert Series
Roseville, CA - Paul Martin’s American Bistro is pleased to announce another great Summer Concert Series. This summertime concert series features local artists from the Sacramento and Northern California area; including Breez, Bill Chiechi Jazz Trio, Caribbean Jazz, Cheryl T Trio, Joey V Jazz Trio, Nagual, Rhythm Vandals Trio, Sabor Jazz, Vivian Lee Jazz Trio.
The concerts are Thursday and Saturday evenings April through October. Performance times are…
A New Game has been Released by Bee IT Limited
Bee IT Limited has released a new game named Sword and shield. It is a very ordinary game. The light version of the game has been released. It was released 15 April 2011. The version of the game is BEE01 which is iOS 4.0 Tested. Bee IT Limited is the only seller of the game. There are historical Sword and Shield in the world including chronological background. All of these…
A Day In The Life Project - Israel Smith Working With Sydney Children's Hospital …
The Initial Concept.
At the start of 2009, the team at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation (SCHF) approached me to work with them on a project called “A Day In The Life”. The concept was to document a full 24-hour period in a typical day of the hospital.
Drawing inspiration from a range of other similarly-themed projects, the style of shooting was designed to be much more documentary than the regular SCHF…
Sojourn Release Inspirational Album The Water And The Blood: The Hymns Of Isaac …
Hollywood, CA-April 26, 2011-It is significant that Sojourn has released their new indie Christian album The Water and The Blood: The Hymns of Isaac Watts two days after Easter. Their seventh recording is timed perfectly to appreciate, reflect, and find more meaning in the sacred holiday.
The Water and The Blood: The Hymns of Isaac Watts takes you through hymns that have a distinct Roots/Americana feel to them while communicating a…
K Hotels Continues New York Expansion with the Addition of The Hotel Belleclaire
Modern Luxury Hotel Joins International Hospitality Group
LOS ANGELES (April 26, 2011) – K Hotels is pleased to announce the addition of The Hotel Belleclaire located in the Upper West Side of New York City. Located in the heart of the Big Apple, just minutes from Times Square, this full-service hotel offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience in the city where dreams are made. Perfect for the weekend getaway or an extended…
BounceU of Farmingdale Gets Families Active for National Physical Fitness and Sp …
BounceU of Farmingdale is encouraging families to get fit and stay fit this May as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
BounceU of Farmingdale, located at 101 Carolyn Blvd, joins the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to challenge Americans to get moving for health and to get active and fit during the month of May.
“Our inflatables are the perfect thing to get kids off the couch,…
Sparians Bowling Boutique & Bistro Opens New Outdoor Patio and Lounge
Raleigh, NC – April 26, 2011 - It’s that time of year that we all look forward to, when the days start to get a little bit longer and the temperature starts to get warmer, so why not welcome the spring season at Sparians Bowling Boutique and Bistro? Sparians, the Triangle’s only bowling boutique, is very excited to announce the opening of their new outdoor patio. The patio…
Woolworths hand out free royal wedding street-party packs
Woolworths .co .uk, the online family superstore, has handed out free royal wedding street-party packs to residents of streets, avenues, drives, closes and terraces with Kate, Catherine or William in their name to help celebrate the most anticipated marriage of the last three decades.
Based on pre-sales of Royal Wedding decorations (http://www.woolworths.co.uk/royal-wedding-union-jack-sugar-decorations-12-pack/894144505.prd ) and royal wedding souvenirs (http://www.woolworths.co.uk/woolworths-royal-wedding-souvenirs/e/promo/61900061.end ), Woolies predicts that on the day of the Royal Wedding, the…
Choice Hotels opens new Comfort Hotel in London
Choice Hotels International, the global hotel group behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands and one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world, has announced the opening of the Comfort Inn Hyde Park, bringing the number of Choice-branded hotels in London to eighteen.
Previously independently run as the Park Lodge Hotel, the re-branded Comfort Inn Hyde Park (http://www.choicehotelsuk.co.uk/en/comfort-hotel-gb182?cid=1782824&tab=0 ) has 29 newly re-furbished guest bedrooms, all with modern en-suites…
