Tag: General Editorial

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After directing over a dozen short films, French filmmaker Tristan Convert announced he has directed his first feature, 'SCRATCH,' an original horror comedy starring Daniele Watts ('Django Unchained'), for which he has launched an Indiegogo campaign, to reach $10k for finishing funds. Set in Los Angeles's known-to-be haunted Old Zoo, 'SCRATCH' is one of the first, if not the first, found footage films shot entirely on iPhone 6.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Actor Massi Furlan takes on the role of Anthony Servidone opposite Ben Affleck in 'Live by Night' a 1920's prohibition-era American crime film written and directed by Affleck and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane, is being distributed by Warner Bros and slated to hit the theaters in 2017.

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tom Krueger, owner of Brayfield's Farm, recently provided the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa with a rare French Poitou Donkey named Geraldine. Founded in 2009, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is a 63-acre nonprofit zoo that is recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Chasing Freedom' (ISBN: 978-0578164373) is a newly-released book authored by Ella Miriam that details her personal and compelling story from bondage to freedom. Through engaging personal stories, Miriam provides the reader with insight into social dynamics, political events and emigration patterns.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Star Trek fans and those with interest in movie history have the chance to 'boldly go where no man has gone before.' The original iconic movie model of the USS Enterprise used in the first six Star Trek films is about to be rebuilt, Project Enterprise announced today.

ASHLAND, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hedstrom Fitness now offers a product line that literally changes the paradigm of stability training. Via the physics of water, the Kamagon(R) Ball and The Surge(R) create 'live and ever-changing' resistance, taking functional training to a whole new level.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Brett Hamil's first comedy CD 'GROWER' on February 12, 2016. Recorded in front of a live audience at the The Comedy Underground in Seattle, Washington, this CD packs a hilarious, socially conscious brand of comedy that gets people both thinking and laughing.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Writer John Scott G is creating the world's first omnibus novel. Interweaving nine novels, dozens of short stories, numerous comedy routines, and a great deal of political satire, 'Area Code 666' is being serialized on Ga-Ga.com, the new online magazine of the arts (in BETA).

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Nick Cobb's first comedy CD, 'Too Broke For Therapy' to be released January 15, 2016.

COMMERCE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The FootMate System by Gordon Brush was selected by CNN as one of the companies where one can buy American made products for the holidays. The American-made FootMate System helps make optimal foot health easy. It is a complete foot care system for cleaning, soothing, stimulating, and massaging feet in the shower.

READING, Mich., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Looking for an amazing holiday gift for your 'grown-up' children aged 21 and up? Send them to summer camp again! Camp Forever Fun, Michigan's premier all-inclusive summer camp for young adults, will run two sessions, Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, in 2016.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Around the world, dolls are a recognized as universal forces to contend with. For centuries they have served as creative artifacts used as toys, religious objects and in celebratory displays. This holiday season, craftswoman Bush Empress is adding to this cultural legacy and introducing a magical line of handmade collectibles known as Personal Spirit Dolls.

BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author A.A. Jones is re-releasing her memoirs, 'Tilt Diary of a Virgin Stripper' (ISBN: 978-1257802869) just in time for holiday reading. Instead of doing it with a bang however, the self-confessed housewife by day and exotic dancer by night has taken a plunge instead. 'Plunge' is the title of a provocative yet inspirational pole dance shot underwater by world-renowned photographer Brett Stanley.

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue the long tradition of being held at the EMP Museum in downtown Seattle, December 31, 2015.

KAMUELA, Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To have a long-term solution for terrorism we need to understand the way that terrorism has become a part of our consciousness in everyday life, says Eric Bonnici. We also need to understand why terrorists kill and share it through social media to inflame terror in us. Although it is important to look for short-term solutions to create safety from the immediate threats of terrorism, they are not a long-term solution to terrorism itself. We cannot fight terrorism with behaviors that are propelled by our own fear.

MARIETTA, Ga., Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Turner Chapel AME Church Education Ministry (Marietta, Ga.), hosts its 5th Annual College Discussion Panel, on Saturday, December 19, 2015, from 10 a.m. - Noon. Appearing on the panel will be students representing 13 public, private, HBCU, community college, graduate school, law school, and medical school programs.

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This holiday season will be much brighter for the 7.6 million pets that enter shelters across the United States every year. Only Natural Pet is partnering with BlogPaws Be the Change for Pets to donate 5 percent of all qualifying purchases to help pets in need through December 31, 2015.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Regardless of America's focus on 'white nationalism,' Palestinian-Latina-American Sofia Hanan continues on her quest to become Miss California USA(R) 2016. The USA has become ultra sensitive to the idea of outsiders living amongst them. Fears heightened after recent Paris attacks and the on-going manhunt for its coordinator.

LONDON, U.K., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A cooperative effort between NGOs and students from Cambridge and elsewhere is revolutionizing how Fair Trade social enterprises in the Global South can succeed by efficiently reaching foreign markets. According to Directors Savithri Machiraju and Amy Chang, the Agenda for Sustainable Development, in cooperation with Friends Beyond Borders and the Adelina Foundation, partners with students and local companies in poorer nations.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This Halloween, Spodak Dental Group wants to help you earn cash for your candy and support our troops. All trick-or-treaters are encouraged to bring their excess unopened and uneaten 2015 Halloween candy to the office and receive $1 per pound (five pound maximum). Candy will be collected through Nov. 14, 2015.

REXFORD, Mont., Sept. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For families who have children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and/or Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), managing conflict in the home in a way that builds trust can be extremely challenging. In response, the Ranch for Kids, a therapeutic program bringing hope and healing to families facing FASD and RAD, announced today a weekend workshop to train parents in effective, compassionate de-escalation techniques.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The mesothelioma lawyers of nationally known asbestos-exposure law firm Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., said they hope on Saturday to alert as many individuals as possible to the scourge of mesothelioma, Weitz and Luxenberg today announced.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cottage Cooking Asheville is having fun getting the word out about its new business. It's taking its cooking on the road, in the water and underwater, in the woods and wherever else it can carve out a cozy place to cook.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, addictions to alcohol or illicit substances affect the lives of over 23 million people in the country every year. Intervention Drug Rehab Association has put together a state-of-the-art service to place individuals into the correct addiction treatment program for their specific recovery needs.

KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Long-term care insurance agents often resist reaching out to friends who could use their help. And seekers of LTC insurance information also resist reaching out to friends who may be in the business. But there's much to gain from overcoming this reluctance, according to ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency.

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Joshuacord Inc. announces its Third annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run/Walk for November 14, 2015 and displaying the persecuted ribbon for support. Joshuacord is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the debut comedy CD from the dynamic and talented KAT RADLEY. Hailing from Montclair, Virginia, Kat Radley began her stand-up comedian career as a contestant in Rooftop Comedy's National College Comedy Competition. After being voted into the Final Four by the public, Radley landed a coveted spot in the Aspen Comedy Festival, representing her alma mater UVA.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brooklyn audiences love Dru Cutler's local performances and were out in force at The Living Room to celebrate the release of the 'Familiar' video. The video captures the polarizing effects of our memories. It reminds us that nostalgia is both a warm embrace and a cold slap to the face. Cutler's performance is relatable and authentic and taps into a longing that we all experience.

THORNTON, Colo., Aug. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Going green is not only the right thing to do but also cool, hip, environmentally responsible, and ripe for disruption. Shaking things up with a near zero-waste successful initiative, BlogPaws, in conjunction with Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition (PISC) and Only Natural Pet, recently surpassed goals and made pet industry history.

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bassackwards Tees(TM), a Des Moines based clothing company, has announced that due to increasing customer demand, they have just released an additional four state T-shirts to their lineup, which include Illinois, West Virginia, Arkansas and Georgia. The company already offers their unique, increasingly popular and 'crazy soft' shirts for eight U.S. states bringing the total now to twelve states overall.

BREWTON, Ala., Aug. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lisa Thomas-McMillan has made feeding the hungry and helping those in need in a life-long pursuit. In 2000, she formed a 501(c)3, Carlisa, Inc. - a small, non-profit food bank that receives limited funding, as the needs in her community continue to grow she is in need of more.

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Aug. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical Inc., Sandy, Utah, launches the first Tatt2Away(R) non laser tattoo removal system in the state of Wisconsin. In Your Face Tattooz decided to lead the way in Wisconsin by becoming the first certified Tatt2Away Center in the state. This is great news for the almost 8 million Americans burdened with 'tattoo regret' but unwilling to go through the pain and cost of a laser.

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, July 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Adelina Foundation and World Mind Network recently completed a humanitarian and educational project at the TriKa School in Narayanpur, Nepal. According to Director John Toomey, the group engaged students and villagers in several programs designed to improve general health in the region and to inspire educational achievement. Lessons learned in Nepal will be applied to similar projects in the Philippines, Africa, India, the Middle East, and Latin America.

KATHMANDU, Nepal, July 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Adelina Foundation of Torrance, California is assisting the World Mind Network in helping the TriKA school in Narayanpur, Nepal bounce back from the massive April and May earthquakes that devastated so much of the country.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., July 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 1944, Joseph 'Joe' Eyman, private first class, U.S. Army, wouldn't remember the Fourth of July fireworks. The landing and firestorm on Utah beach of Normandy, France, on the 6th, however, was something he'd never forget, the veteran said during a pinning ceremony hosted by Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, this week.

VIERA, Fla., July 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This summer will be jam-packed with kid friendly activities at The Avenue Viera. From Carmike Cinemas' Summer Kid Series, Pizza Gallery and Grill's Summer Art Camp to craft classes for kids at Michaels, kids will never want to leave The Avenue Viera.

DOWNSVILLE, La., June 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fatheree for Bese Campaign announced. Johnny Fatheree was born and reared on the Southside of Monroe, Louisiana and currently resides on Lake D' arbonne in Union Parish. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1971, and attended Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) for a brief time.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., June 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Young entrepreneurs Jennifer Jung and Candice Vogel recently took the big leap from employees to business owners to seize opportunities in the booming pet care industry. Jennifer and Candice began as entry-level kennel workers at Long Island-based Hounds Town USA, a fully interactive doggie daycare and pet care franchise.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ready to do a little culinary exploration? Let Cottage Cooking take you down a new path. Cooking classes are given in an intimate 1915 cottage located in downtown Asheville and staff caters to small groups of up to four.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An historic 48-star American D-Day flag - similar to one radio personality Glenn Beck paid $350,000 for in an auction last June - will be offered for auction this June 2015 by Grenadier Military Antiques Auctions (grenadierauctions.com). The auction coincides with the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII and the 71st anniversary of the D-Day landings.

BOSTON, Mass., May 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- James Ring, author of the 5-star terrorist thriller 'Necessary Assets,' has shifted genres with his second book, '784 Broadway' (ISBN: 978-1506164182), where he brings to life his immigrant Italian heritage by recounting summer visits to his family's small greengrocer store in New York's Hudson Valley, Omni Publishing Company announced today.

ROSWELL, Ga., May 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In three months, Nova Kopp will be headed to compete in the Mrs. United States National Pageant. After her recent win of the Mrs. Georgia crown on April 26, she is excited to move onto the next level. Her main goals: to raise awareness and to create a strategy for dealing with domestic violence.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'In the electronic revolution we live in, nothing makes an impact and expresses your gratitude more than the classic handwritten thank you note, sent in the mail with a stamp!' says Kelly Browne, author of the bestselling book, '101 Ways To Say Thank You' (ISBN: 9781402747021; Sterling Publishing) being reissued with digital tips on April 28, 2015.

DENVER, Colo., April 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Most new print books die an anonymous death,' says Milbrown Press publisher and author, Jeffrey B. Miller. 'That's not surprising when reportedly more than 600,000 new print books are released every year. But 'Behind the Lines' (ISBN: 978-0990689300) has beaten those obscurity odds.'

ATLANTA, Ga., April 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Powerhouse performer Chandra Currelley breaks out in the fifth season on Tyler Perry's 'For Better or Worse' in an expanded role capacity with more laughs, more lines and more wisecracking hilarity as the beloved 'Ms. V.' Ms. V is the down-to-earth housekeeper for the show's central characters Marcus and Angela, played by Michael Jai White and Tasha Smith.

LA MESA, Calif., April 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tired of working and waiting for ferret legalization, which never comes despite thirty years of efforts - LegalizeFerrets.org is planning a ballot initiative to free our domestic ferrets from unnecessary and unfair regulation. April 2 is National Ferret Day in the USA and California ferret lovers are using the occasion to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Margaret Galabe, author, award-winning humanitarian, philanthropist, and founder of Student International Development Engagement (SIDE), a program in which students travel abroad to enrich their global experience, contribute to development issues, shares her experiences as a member of the team that brought this pilot project to fruition in this meaningful, heartfelt, and insightful, illustrated book.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The inventor and patent holder of the selfie stick agrees with museum and art gallery bans with one caveat. Wayne Fromm, the creator of the selfie stick, is an avid photographer and admirer of paintings, sculpture and all artifacts. One of the aspects to his invention is that the Quik Pod(R), the original selfie stick, converts from handheld selfie stick into a ground supported monopod.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Autumn Sky Wolfe was diagnosed with autism, the last thing on anyone's mind was a singing career. Yet she now has an EP on iTunes and has been nominated by New Music Weekly magazine as Best New Adult Contemporary Artist as well as Crossover Artist of the Year.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For over five years, studio owner, instructor and performer, Heather West has successfully championed the fine art of living lusciously with her Luscious Maven Pole Dance Studio. This Valentine's Day, West will raise the libido as her North Hollywood based studio plays host to a series of events for singles and couples alike.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Unda Cova,' a somewhat avant-garde, controversial and educational video released by S.L.P., LLC, provides a unique perspective about the recent and senseless killings of unarmed African Americans.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Unda Cova,' a somewhat avant-garde, controversial and educational video released by S.L.P., LLC, provides a unique perspective about the recent and senseless killings of unarmed African Americans. (Updated.)

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Princess Jessica Carol White is Royalty from birth. She is the daughter of Prince Mack Kaywood III. As a British-American who is mixed with one of the longest list of nationalities, Princess Jessica qualifies to marry into several Royal families. She is part of a Royal family in England.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author and intuitive counselor David Swing says gnomes, elves and other fairies are found not just in Europe, but also in the United States and other countries around the world. He has written about his experiences with fairies in his books, 'Gnomes in the Garden' (ISBN: 978-0974239408) and 'The Celtic Owl' (ISBN: 978-0974239415).

MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The biggest gathering of human beings ever recorded will take place this January 18, 2015, when Pope Francis celebrates an outdoor Mass in central Manila, according to the World Mind Network.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list of new titles 'worth a look' that most have probably not heard of. This list contains 19 new books published in 2014 which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishers, or 'big name' authors.

CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As seen for 16 years on numerous media including the 'Today Show' and 'The View' with a 72 percent overall accuracy to date, for the 17th straight year mentalist/futurist/author SIDNEY FRIEDMAN releases his annual predictions covering the Oscars, the economy, weather, celebrities and more.

KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you're 50-plus, Denise Gott has some holiday advice for you. 'Consider giving yourself the gift of long-term care insurance,' she says. 'It just might lift your spirits during the gift-giving season.' Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, a leader in long-term care planning.

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa., Dec. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- You can teach an old dog new tricks (as well as their owners), according to Christine Pazdalski, owner of Puppy Love, LLC. She says that while most people are familiar with conventional dog training doctrine, it does not have to be the only dogma out there.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pumpkin pie spice captures the essence of comfort and hospitality with its distinctive, subtle aroma of cloves, ginger, cinnamon and allspice. Now, thanks to super-foods author Stephanie Pedersen, the spice blend's captivating flavor is no longer limited to the traditional Thanksgiving table and the pumpkin pie.

ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Valiant Horizon announces KlangKellerZeit as a new artist on the label roster. With a DJ background in addition to his producer role, he brings more excitement to the Valiant Horizon family with a deep house and dark techno sound that helps the label continue pioneering unique trends in the electronica space. Coming from Grunstadt, Germany, KlangKellerZeit showcases the signature style of German house music but with his own idiosyncratic spin on it.

GLOBE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Retired adult film actress Sunset Thomas - once called 'The Princess of Porn' - has renounced her career in prostitution. Thomas recently announced her departure from the industry during a recent, exclusive, interview with veteran Texas news reporter Ben Tinsley. That interview spanned various areas of Arizona. (Safe for Work.)

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Not many music acts have a 25th anniversary that coincides with the fall of the Berlin Wall. Digital Underground has released a snippet from their upcoming documentary 'D.U. Days: Adventures in Digital Underground the Apprenticeship of Tupac Shakur,' which details original founder and D.U. member, Chopmaster J's encounter in Berlin.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Losing a job doesn't need to be quite the challenge that it was in the past. And, the same is true for people who are concerned that their age will keep them from getting considered for jobs they could handle very well, says author Robert Gerberg, one of America's foremost authorities on professional job hunting.

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pop Artist Mic Tunez (pronounced Mike Tunes) announces the debut of his first acoustic album, released on September 21, 2014. The 'Simplified' project was recorded in the world-class Wire Road Studios where other renowned music artists record such as Grammy Award Winner Beyonce', India Arie and Wiz Khalifa.