Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
Burning Tires™ now also on the iPhone
With Burning Tires™, FISHLABS publishes their third game for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Hamburg, Germany, 14 January 2009 – FISHLABS Entertainment GmbH, leading developer and publisher of high-quality 3D mobile games, today announced the publication of their 3D game Burning Tires™ for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. Along with the sensor and touch controls, the graphics and sound have been significantly improved.
In the off-road racing game, players…
LR launches the LR GLOBAL KIDS FUND
Everyone deserves the opportunity to change their lives – ever since LR Health & Beauty Systems was first founded in 1985 this concept has been integral to our corporate philosophy and is reflected in our sense of social responsibility. For example, LR has for many years been a supporter of both local institutions and prominent aid organizations that devote themselves to people in need.
With the official launch of the LR…
R&B-SOUL SOLO ARTIST JD WEBB’S SONG FEATURED ON DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Los Angeles, CA (January 13, 2009)— Singer/Songwriter Jd Webb’s song Captured will be played on the January 16, 2009 episode of Days of Our Lives during a montage scene with Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) and Daniel (Shawn Christian). As a songwriter for Days of Our Lives, Jd has written and recorded numerous songs for the popular drama series including Right Here, If Only and I’ll Never Let Go. These songs and…
MLC PR SIGNS ACTRESS DANIELLE SAVRE
Los Angeles, CA (January 13, 2009)—Mona Loring of MLC PR announced today that actress and singer Danielle Savre has signed on for their publicity services. Savre can currently be seen in her standout lead role playing Madeline Goodhart in the independent film “American Primitive,” which recently received high media praise and an audience standing ovation at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Her major acting debut came with the hit…
Decide Better! For a Better Life Nominated For The Benjamin Franklin Book Award
Dallas, TX/January 13, 2009 – Decide Better! For a Better Life (ISBN 978-1-935112-00-6, Motivation Publishing, 2008) by Michael E. McGrath, the first book in the Decide Better! decision series, has been nominated for the Benjamin Franklin Book Award that is awarded by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) in the self-help category. The Benjamin Franklin Award is considered one of the most prestigious book awards in the publishing industry…
SINGER SONGWRITER DELANEY GIBSON KICKS OFF 2009 WITH TWELVE AWARD NOMINATIONS
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 7, 2009) – Singer songwriter Delaney Gibson will kick off 2009 with a total of twelve award nominations, two from the 3rd Annual Rockwired Reader’s Poll Awards, and ten from the 2nd Annual MAVRIC Awards in Ventura County. Rockwired has honored her with nominations in the following categories: Best Female Artist, and Best Song (“The Worst Kind of Way”). The MAVRIC Awards has nominated Delaney in…
A.R.T. International acquires Anthea Languages
PARIS, January 12, 2009 - The year 2008 strengthened the development of A.R.T International with the acquisition of ANTHEA Languages on April 30th, 2008. A.R.T’s decision to acquire ANTHEA Languages is consistent with their strategy to expand their service offerings within the leading international marketplace including parts of Europe and North America.
"We are very pleased to acquire ANTHEA Languages” said Mr. Cedric Loison, President and Chief Executive Officer of…
A Request for a Murder Mystery
An internet short film entitled, “Last Night” created by Producer/Director, Travis Ware, will be reshooting and extending his film into a feature length film for the big screen. The short was a murder mystery about a young black woman named Tausha, played by Tanzania Bauknight. She wakes up the next morning in a bed of blood with no memory of where the blood came from, who the…
Kasha QUICKMOD® Mini Modifies Guitar Amp Versatility
Los Angeles, CA January 8, 2009 – Kasha Amplifiers has unveiled a quick, safe and simple device that now allows guitar players to instantly modify their tube amplifiers. Adding the patented technology of the QUICKMOD® mini is faster than changing a string and as easy as replacing a tube. In fact, that’s all that needs to be done. Simply remove the appropriate tube and insert the QUICKMOD®…
Salmon Of The Americas Confirms Consumption Of Farmed Fish Can Help Sustain Wild …
MIAMI, FL -- Salmon of the Americas, an ocean farmed salmon trade association, recently announced that the consumption of farmed salmon could help increase the sustainability of the wild species. As the demand for fresh fish continues to rise, wild salmon can supply only approximately one third of the world demand for salmon.
As a result, aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production solutions to help ensure the…
Connections Academy Hosts Field Trips Across the State of Minnesota
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free virtual school for K-12 students, has planned five field trips during the month of January to encourage students and staff to come together to learn and socialize.
The students, who attend public school online through MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, use the field trips to come together, support the principles and theories presented in the students’ lessons, and socialize with other MTS Minnesota Connections Academy…
Salmon Of The Americas Confirms The Safe Consumption Of Farmed Salmon
MIAMI, FL -- Salmon of the Americas (SOTA), an ocean farmed salmon trade association, recently announced that the consumption of farmed salmon is both safe and healthy. Although there has been past public confusion about farmed salmon safety, many recent studies by reputable organizations including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), confirm that farmed salmon is one of the safest protein choices available.
Offering up-to-date, factual data about salmon and salmon…
Minneapolis Charter School Fair on January 10, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the …
Minnesota Transitions Charter School is one of 20 schools participating in the Minneapolis Charter School Fair
WHO: Minnesota Transitions Charter School
WHAT: Minneapolis Charter School Fair
WHERE: Millennium Hotel
1313 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
WHEN: Saturday, January 10, 2009
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SUMMARY: It’s school choice time. Are you ready to choose a school? Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTS) is trying to help students and families consider all their options before deciding on a school. MTS is one…
The Legendary Guru with Solar and the 7 Grand Players Tour
1/17 - Salt Lake City, Utah - Urban Lounge
1/18 - Breckenridge, Colorado - Three 20 South
1/19 - Vail, Colorado - The Sandbar
1/21 - Telluridge, Colorado Fly Me To The Moon
1/22 - Durango, Colorado - The Abbey Theatre
1/23 - Denver, Colrado - The Walnut Room
1/24 - Boulder, Colorado - The Fox Theatre
1/25 - Aspen, Colorado - Belly Up
“09 Colorado - Utah Tour” feat: The Legendary Guru with Solar and the 7…
MLC PR SIGNS EMERGING ATLANTA BAND LAST NOVEMBER
Los Angeles, CA (January 7, 2009)—MLC PR announced today that emerging Atlanta-based band Last November has signed on for their music publicity services in order to promote their highly anticipated sophomore album “Over the Top or Under the Weather.” With a diverse brew of quirky, yet memorable pop rock music accompanied by honest and thought provoking lyrics, Last November has an ever-growing internet presence, coupled with a word of mouth…
Popular Los Angeles Online Magazine LA2DAY.com Unveils Fresh New Features
LOS ANGELES, CA -- The popular Los Angeles lifestyle magazine LA2DAY.com announced that it has re-launched its website with a new design and enhanced features better serve its readers. Based on reader feedback and requests for better navigation, the fresh new design of LA2DAY.com is now even more user-friendly and allows readers greater flexibility when searching for key words and phrases.
The Los Angeles fashion and lifestyle magazine LA2DAY.com is one…
TOBAMO - Global Social Parent Network on the Internet
Berlin-Teltow, 05.01.2009 – After a very successful pilot phase, the internet-based networking platform TOBAMO (tobamo.com) goes online today with a full feature and service set for parents and families. From now on, parents can establish a personal profile on the internet which contains information about family and children. Other members can view these online profiles and search them for various criteria. For instance, for the very first time it is…
mamemo productions was appointed by Rotana Media Services to create and organize …
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January, 2009. To celebrate the recent debut of Fox Series in the Arab world, mamemo productions lined up a special invitation-only VIP launch event at the Beach Lawn of Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa in Dubai. mamemo productions managed an outstanding entertainment show composed of fire breathers, music, modern dancers, as well as artists of Rotana TV, headlined by the famous Arabic singer Assi El Hallani.…
Proud to be BITSian Food King Sarath Babu voted as Pepsi MTV Youth Icon 2008
The Pepsi MTV Youth Icon for 2003 was Anil Ambani, for 2004 Rahul Dravid, for 2005 Shahrukh Khan, for 2006 M S Dhoni, for 2007 ORKUT and the search was just completed for the year 2008.
The difference this year was to look out for the ones who may not be super achievers but those who have made a difference. From the 8000+ entries received, 30 spirited Youngsters were first short-listed…
Gourmet Settings Unveils New Line Of Fish Cutlery
RICHMOND HILL, ON - Gourmet Settings, an award winning stainless steel flatware designer and manufacturer has unveiled its newest line of cutlery designed specifically for fish courses.
The fish set consists of a fish dinner knife, fish dinner fork, fish server, and a fish serving knife. The knife is specially designed with a pointed tip to help remove fish bones and a spatula-shaped blade. The fork is designed for eating seafood…
NOLAN ROBERT TAKES IT ALL ON LIFETIME TV SERIES FINALE BLUSH
Los Angeles (December 17, 2008) - Nolan Robert has just been voted the top makeup artist on the exciting, season one finale of Lifetime’s “Blush” taking home a deal with the esteemed makeup line Max Factor. From his first challenge on the show, Nolan set the bar with a keen eye for beauty, a high level of creativity and a truly genuine grace that won the show’s judges over in…
JD WEBB PERFORMING AT THE HARD ROCK CAFÉ FOR KOSI 101 FM LISTENER APPRECIATION H …
R&B solo artist Jd Webb will be performing at the KOSI Listener Appreciation Holiday Party at the Hard Rock Café on December 19, 2008. The show will be hosted by KOSI personalities Murphy Huston, Jackie Selby, Steve Cassidy and is by invitation only. Throughout the day, KOSI listeners will have the opportunity to win tickets to this exclusive event. The winners will be treated to a breakfast buffet and…
Calling All Nominations for AsiaXPAT of the Year 2009
AsiaXPAT, the leading resource for professionals, expats and executives in Asia, is calling for nominations for the inaugural Hong Kong AsiaXPAT of the Year Award 2009.
With the theme ‘Giving Back to the Community’, the Hong Kong AsiaXPAT of the Year award is designed to recognize outstanding contributions to society from individuals living in Hong Kong, while supporting a grass-roots Asian charity, the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation (CNCF).
Rewarding six main…
COLIN ARMSTRONG DEBUTS MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “HEY YOKO” ON LP33.TV
Los Angeles, CA (December 12, 2008)—Award winning artist Colin Armstrong is set to premiere his music video for the single “Hey Yoko” off his debut full length album “Lost and Anonymous” exclusively on the TV-centric music discovery site LP33.TV (www.lp33.tv) Wednesday, December 17, 2008. The video was shot on location in Malibu and Zuma Beach in Southern California, and is directed by Danny Gosser, and produced by Mikal Reid.…
Equinox Restaurant - The Culinary Haven with a Spectacular View enters Singapore …
SINGAPORE, 12 DECEMBER 2008 - The undisputed venue of champagne wishes and caviar dreams, Equinox Restaurant at Swissôtel The Stamford took its rightful place amongst the finest and the very best, and literally towering above all as it enters the illustrious Singapore Tatler Best Restaurants Guide 2009 - Hall of Fame award.
In a glittering awards gala attended by a galaxy of the Lion City’s dynamic and most talented disciples and…
AsiaXPAT Softens the Recession for Hong Kong Restaurants
Dominant internet portal AsiaXPAT, which caters to professionals, expats and executives in 14 major cities in Asia is throwing its weight around in an effort to keep business humming at many of Hong Kong’s top eateries.
The site, with 24,000 registered members and over 200,000 unique visitors in Hong Kong launched its Super Mondays 2 for 1 dinner promotion 7 years ago. Since inception the program has grown incredibly…
Censored Launches Street Team Website and MySpace: The Censored Nation Has Begun
Censored has always been aware of how truly crucial their fans are to their dreams of becoming a successful band, but what they did not know was that their fans were wanting to do more than just buy their CD's and come to their shows. It was brought to attention by a committed Censored fan, Riley Hansen, that a street team would be an excellent idea to get the word…
MLC PR SIGNS EXPERT MAKEUP ARTIST NOLAN ROBERT
Los Angeles, CA (December 11, 2008)- Mona Loring of MLC PR announced today that expert makeup artist Nolan Robert has signed on for the PR firm’s services to promote his role on Lifetime’s television reality series “Blush: The Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist.” Nolan is one of nine contestants competing to win a contract as a professional artist with Max Factor, a cash prize of $100,000 and the…
MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE NAMES AUDRA HARDT AMONG BEST UNSIGNED ARTISTS
Audra Hardt is named by MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE among the TOP UNSIGNED ARTISTS of 2008 and one to be on the lookout for in 2009.
Los Angeles indie rock singer Audra Hardt and her band continues to turn heads everywhere she performs. Her songs will be featured in the major motion picture release in 2009 of noted futurist Ray Kurzweil's "THE SINGULARITY IS NEAR" from his best selling book of…
Kwixar, Inc. Announces New Service: Poster-Size Photos Printed Locally
Winter Springs, Florida, December 10, 2008 - Kwixar, Inc. announces that they are now able to print poster size photos on site. This allows for a quick turnaround in production, as Kwixar can print anything from a desktop size photo (8”x10”) to a poster size photo (24”x36”).
“We wanted to give our customers more options and a quality product they can be proud of for years to come at a very…
Silver*Ware Studios is Designing the Multitude
Still keeping the exact address from the press, Founder/CEO Travis Ware and VP/COO Andre Joseph has been meeting with construction companies in the Cumming area trying to get the best deal for their investor’s pockets. They are on their last designing phase before the architects are called in.
What will the studio hold for the upcoming producer? Ware states, “I want our studio to help the new creative minds of…
Six Flags Whitewater Named Best Private Waterpark in the U.S.
The waterpark was lauded for providing a top quality guest experience; for its involvement in the local community and for its water conservation program.
"This is another great distinction for Six Flags White Water," said Park president Melinda Ashcraft. "Metro Atlanta residents should be proud that they have the nation's 'best private waterpark' in their own backyard."
Six Flags White Water is also the Southeast's largest waterpark with more than 20 rides…
Hip-Hop Grub Spot® Elects New President, Joshua "Fahiym" Ratcliffe, Former Edito …
December 8, 2008-- Hip Hop Grub Spot®, the world's first Hip-Hop healthy fast food global franchise, celebrates its one-year anniversary with the election of a new President, Joshua "Fahiym" Ratcliffe, former Editor in Chief of The Source Magazine. Ratcliffe brings to Hip Hop Grub Spot® a ten year history in the media and entertainment industries and a seven year history at The Source Magazine- the world's most read Hip-Hop magazine.…
13 Los Angeles Public Schools to Vie for Trophies in 2nd Annual LA BALLROOM Comp …
130 Inner-City Kids will Compete in Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, Merengue and Swing
Los Angeles, CA (December, 2008) –Ballroom dance teams representing 13 Los Angeles inner-city public schools will dance foxtrot, rumba, tango, merengue, foxtrot and swing as they compete for trophies in LA BALLROOM – a kid's ballroom competition to be held at the LAX Marriott on Sunday, December 14, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. With 130 fifth and…
New Park Inn hotel opens its doors in Peterborough
Park Inn, the fresh and innovative hotel brand operated by the fast-growing Rezidor Hotel Group, opens its 20th hotel in the UK today – Park Inn Peterborough. The new-build hotel is located in Telephone House on Wentworth Street in the city centre, within easy walking distance of the Cathedral, Queensgate Shopping Centre and many restaurants and bars, along with the station which connects directly to London Kings Cross in 45…
La Rogaia tango travels presents legendary tango dancer Carolina del Rivero and …
Carolina del Rivero started dancing at the age of 6, and throughout her career she has practiced different dancing techniques. She studied ballet at the world-famous Teatro Colon (the most renowned opera house in Latin America) and later modern dance on at the famous "Taller de Danza Contemporanea del Teatro San Martin". She discovered the tango in 1995, and since the year 2000 Carolina travels around the world giving workshops…
Society of American Whip Artistry Adopts Dante Bullwhip Book as 'Official Text'
The Society of American Whip Artistry (SAWA) has adopted "Let's Get Cracking! The How-To Book of Bullwhip Skills" by Robert Dante as its “Official Instructional Text."
Robert Dante is a professional bullwhip performer, a three-time Guinness World Record holder (“Most Bullwhip Cracks in One Minute – 254”), and founder of The Bullwhip Academy, which holds 6-week whip cracking sessions in Minneapolis. Dante also was named recipient of the 2008 Brian Chic…
IntelliScore Ensemble multiple-instrument MP3 to MIDI, WAV to MIDI Converter 7.2 …
Innovative Music Systems, Inc. (intelliscore.net) announced today the release of version 7.2 of intelliScore Ensemble. IntelliScore Ensemble listens to prerecorded or live music (in WAV, MP3, WMA, or CD format) comprised of several different instruments and helps create a multiple-track MIDI (.mid) file containing the notes played, broken down by instrument. The MIDI file, in turn, is suitable for notation, cleanup/editing, and playback. Musicians and educators use intelliScore…
Farms Owner Awarded President's Award from Keep Michigan Beautiful
Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc, (KMB) awarded Linda Mueller of Castle Farms their highest honor: the President's Award. This award is given to recognized projects that contribute to an exceptional program, project or person who exemplifies the goals of KMB. Linda Mueller received this honor for her restoration of Castle Farms, a historic castle in Charlevoix Michigan which has been converted into a Michigan wedding and events venue while preserving its…
Replacement HF - Tweeter Diaphragms for Pro Audio, DJs and Karaoke
Cabinet / speaker manufacturers such as Berhinger, Mackie, and EAW routinely change driver suppliers and speaker suppliers during manufacturing and retain the same cabinet model number
This means that if you have a Mackie SRM450 or a Gemini GX400 cabinet, it does not guarantee that it carries a P Audio BMD-450 driver and a P Audio BMD450-8 diaphragm. We highly recommend that you REMOVE AND IDENTIFY YOUR DIAPHRAGM & DRIVER BEFORE…
Last direct qualification at Skatfestival 2008
The 4th SeePark Skatfestival sustained again position in 2008. After all, the nation wide Skat event was the last possibility to qualify directly for Skatropoly. For this reason more than 145 players have registered in Kirchheim although the final round of the German city cup was held in Oyten in parallel. In addition 16 participants recorded for different daily evaluations in advance. Through the last November weekend a 9 series…
AVF Corners The Market
AVF Inc., a world leading supplier of high quality TV wall mounts, will be showing their latest innovative wall mount, the Cornermount, at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. The Cornermount has been named a CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree and will be displayed in the CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Showcase in addition to being demonstrated on the AVF…
AVF To Show Eco Range of TV Wall Mounts At CES 2009
AVF Inc., a leading supplier of high quality TV wall mounts, will be showing a new range of eco-friendly TV wall mounts at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. The eco-mount range is a world first offering benefits to consumers, retailers and the environment and will be presented on the AVF booth to selected guests and journalists.
Eco-mount is a complete collection of flat panel…
12 Days of Christmas Chess Set Sale Returns at BraRoe Chess
Detroit, MI December 2, 2008 – Once again, BraRoe Chess Sets, a leading on-line retailer of chess sets and backgammon needs, will hold their annual "12 Days of a Chess Christmas" event. In an effort to provide the chess playing community with an easy alternative to searching store-to-store and waiting in long lines, BraRoe Chess will bring the door-busters straight to the consumers.
"We are very happy to bring this…
New Asheville Non-Profit Organization Makes People in WNC Smile With Recycled Fl …
In the summer of 2008 co-founders Nancy Pope and Lisa Baker came together to launch a non-profit organization in the Asheville, NC area called Second Bloom. Second Bloom collects cut flowers from grocery stores, weddings, parties, holiday events and other occasions in order to create beautiful, simple flower bouquets for hospice, nursing home, and long term care residents to keep in their rooms. Since the summer months Second Bloom…
Crestron Eagles Program Donates Home Theater
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Crestron hosted the first Eagles Program dedication ceremony at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital today, unveiling the new home theater donated to provide comfort and entertainment for America’s heroes recovering from injuries sustained during combat overseas. The Crestron Eagles Program was conceived by Crestron President George Feldstein to honor the service and sacrifice of our wounded warriors returning home from battle.
“This theater system represents the largest single…
Circumstances Are Positive For Ontario Resorts This Winter
Gilmore, Ontario - In Ontario, winter has most definitely arrived. An unseasonably cold November, with higher than normal precipitation, has blanketed the traditional snow-belt areas of central Ontario with an early cover of snow. In many areas, a good base of snow has already been established and Ontario four-season resort operators couldn’t be happier. Ontario winter resorts and accommodation businesses, like much of Ontario’s winter tourism industry, is weather dependent.…
Salsa holiday with worldwide renowned Salsa instructor Edie „The Salsa FREAK" at …
Edie, "The Salsa FREAK" and her dance partner Fabrizio from Italy come to Villa La Rogaia for a beautiful relaxing week of Italian food, mountain fresh air and sunshine. Participants will learn to dance Salsa from one of the most sought-after instructor / performers in the world.
Edie has enthusiastic audiences and students in more than 50 countries enchanting everybody with her style, energy and temperament. She regularly gets invited to…
Fitness Giant Launches Nationwide Event To Boost Economy, Job Confidence
LOS ANGELES -- AFAA, the world's largest fitness educator, announced this month that it will offer its distinguished personal trainer certifications at lower prices during a special nationwide event in February 2009.
The Aerobics Professional Exposition, also known as APEX, is the industry's answer to maintaining a strong job force of personal trainers, group exercise instructors and kickboxing instructors during this economy. The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America aims to…
Fitness Giant Energizes Group Exercise With Zumba® Fitness
LOS ANGELES -- AFAA, the world's largest provider of fitness instructor certifications, announced this month that it aims to meet the rising demand for group exercise training at health clubs with a new program that makes the world's most popular dance-workout trend—Zumba®—affordable to fitness professionals.
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and Zumba® Fitness have collaborated to create "A Taste of ... Zumba" Home Study program for instructors at an…
