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American Idol Finalist Sabrina Sloan Signs Deal With Universal Records Motown
Sabrina Sloan, finalist from season six of the hit Fox television show American Idol, has just signed a record deal with Universal Records Motown. The first project on tap is a duet album with fellow season six contestant, Sundance Head. Recording is set to begin mid-August. The upcoming duet album is slated for release in November 2007, which will be followed by her solo album.
Speaking about the breaking news, Sloan shares, "I can't wait to get into the studio. Sundance is an amazing talent and it's funny that both of us joked about working together when we left the show on the same night and now here we are both signing on with Universal Records. We are thrilled!"
GirlsGuideTo.com Launches With Interactivity for Girls in College and in the Real World
Girls’ Guide To, LLC officially launched May 18th, 2006. GirlsGuideTo.com, is an interactive online destination for young women by young women. The event included a concert by singer/songwriter Shari Short and featured a silent auction benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Los Angeles County Affiliate that raised over $4000 for the cause.
The night continued with internationally renowned Dj Hapa at the helm of the Day After turntables. Some of the silent auction items included: Wine Tour Package at Santa Ynez Inn, Desperate Housewives VIP Tour for Two, Casa Barranca Wine, Annatarian, Erica Flaum Designs, Partybots, Skandlz, Fryed Clothing, Lisa Kline, Me+Ro Jewelry, Burke Williams, Ed Hardy Apparel and others. Gift Bags include items from: Ginger Luxe make-up, BAB(e), Adora, Revival Soy, the Enlightened Kitchen, AntiPanties, and more.
1st Annual International Percussion Exposition Festival Celebrates Maine’s Cultural Diversity; Past and Present
The IPE is organized by Primary Skills Art Institute; an Augusta based non-profit organization that offers innovative multi-cultural arts educational services. Recognizing the need for understanding of cultural diversity in the changing faces of Maine, PSAI works for individual and community understanding of the rhythms that unite all people.
Our ethnic and cultural awareness and exploration programming draws on Maine's rich and diverse communities, past and present, so that we may provide integrated cultural arts activities throughout the state. Our presenters come from throughout Maine and include Native American, European American, and West African Cultures. They are collaborating to bring forth programs that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, psychological, environmental and cultural well-being, along with integrated community awareness.
Summer Trend Alert: Toolbelt Diva Says Toolbelts are in
Norma Vally struts" into her second season as Toolbelt Diva this June, sporting one of this summers must-have accessories for women-a toolbelt! This season, Vally doles out trendy toolbelts to 10 honorary divas," who eagerly accept Normas expertise and help with their home-repair troubles. The second season of Toolbelt Diva premieres on Friday, June 3, at 9 PM.
The charismatic construction expert continues her quest to empower women everywhere with the confidence to pick up a power drill, hammer, wrench or any tool necessary to complete long-standing, unfinished projects in their homes. Normas can-do attitude has proven to be contagious, as the womens do-it-yourself movement has caught fire nationwide. Norma has led the way for a pack of female home improvement pros to steal the spotlight in a male-dominated field and has been hailed for helping women take over the home improvement domain.
Ten Multi-Millionaire Business Superstars To Teach Money Creation Secrets In Phone Course Workshop
In study after study everywhere in the world the overwhelming number one desire mentioned by people of all nations and cultures is to have more money.
Statistics have also shown unequivocally that between 97-99% of the earth’s money at any given time is owned and/or controlled by less than 3% of the population?
A little unbalanced?. Unethical?. 97% of the world’s population forage for what amounts to the leftovers of the superwealthy. But…
It’s been argued in recent year 558 s that mankind is entering the Age of Aquarius. “Harmony and understanding, sympathy and love for all,” as the song says. The contention from the spiritual communities is that there’s been and will continue to be a new shift of consciousness. That events are transpiring that will eventually result in the strong helping the weak and that (in biblical vernacular) the lion will lay down with the lamb.
World of Warcraft and Fallout 3 Among Evening's Big Winners at MI6 Conference
MI6, the association dedicated to supporting marketing, promotion and advertising professionals in the video game and interactive entertainment community, staged a lively awards celebration to honor the video game industry's best marketing achievements, capping the fourth annual MI6 Conference. Host Rob Corddry ("The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," "What Happens in Vegas," "W") fed the crowd a steady diet of zingers as the launch campaign for Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King took home the prize for Outstanding Overall Marketing Campaign.
Click here to read more…Robert Tuchman, President of TSE Sports Launches Internet Talk Radio Show "Boondoggle With Bob" on The VoiceAmerica Sports Channel May 3, 2007
Robert Tuchman, President and Founder of TSE Sports & Entertainment, the worlds largest sports event and travel company, has just signed on for a 13 week pilot season, with intriguing guests from all sports venues around the world. The live talk radio show, "Boondoggle With Bob" debuts on the VoiceAmerica™ Network's premier sports channel on Thursday, May 3, 2007.
"Boondoggle With Bob" will take you on a private ride into the exclusive world of high-end sports travel. Host Robert "Bob" Tuchman entertains VoiceAmerica Sports Channel listeners with this "behind the velvet rope" look at the most spectacular happenings taking place, up close and personal, on location at America's favorite sporting events. Bob will interview key event organizers as well as star athletes and celebrities who attend these events. This is your passport to all the premier events you always dreamed of being at. "Boondoggle With Bob" will give listeners a front row seat into the inner workings of major sporting events across the globe.
Dealhack Publishes 2007 Holiday Ordering Deadlines for On-Time Delivery
Dealhack.com, a blog that tracks deals on the hottest tech and consumer products, released its 2007 round-up of Shipping Deadlines for 120 Top Online Retailers. The list details shipping deadline information, including:
+ Standard shipping deadline
+ Express/2-Day shipping deadline
+ Overnight shipping deadline
+ APO/FPO delivery information
+ Gift card detail (shipping deadline and whether an email gift certificate is available)
+ Customer service telephone number
"This year, Christmas falls on a Tuesday, giving online shoppers a bit more time than they had last year," said Michael Bell, CEO. "By targeting purchases to arrive Monday December 24, you could conceivably shop as late as Friday December 21 at a number of stores. However, at many stores that would require paying exorbitant overnight shipping charges. Frankly, right now, there is still plenty of time to make purchases via standard shipping."
Wish You Were Here - Tranquility Bay Resort Offers a Postcard-perfect Beach Escape on Ambergris Caye, Belize
Travelers looking for off-the-beaten path accommodations can head to Tranquility Bay Resort on the quiet, northeast side of Ambergris Caye with quaint cabanas, a silky white beach and no traffic - foot or otherwise. Visitors to this hidden gem want what the name implies - tranquility.
Tranquility Bay Resort, Ambergris Caye, Belize
The resort's secluded location offers guests the opportunity to walk out of their individual cabanas and lounge just steps away on the serene beach all day if they choose. Because there are no close neighbors, as on other parts of the island, guests don't have to worry about crowds on the beach, reserving a chair at the break of dawn or obstructed ocean views. Instead, they can enjoy idyllic scenes while sipping a tropical drink from the charming over-the-water Tackle Box Sea Bar.
MHz Networks and Talking TV Collaborate on Making Movies Shortie Style
Savanna Gibson of Talking TV hosts the crew from the MHz Shortz Student Film Festival. On the third Saturday of every month checkout the crew as they provide tips to create engaging student-driven films. You will also get to hear about the moviemaking process through the words of current student filmmakers. Talking TV can be heard every Saturday at 1pm on WBIS 1190am or online at http://www.wbis1190.com
The MHz Shortz Student Film Festival held annually in May, celebrates student filmmakers. The festival features live action and animated films created by students, and teachers of students, in grades K-12. Films may be no longer than 10 minutes. All entries must be received by March 18, 2005. For festival guidelines and entry forms visit: www.mhznetworks.org/eat.
Doe Run Peru Works in Disaster Areas
Doe Run Peru's commitment to natural disaster remediation continues, with the clearing of the Central Highway in Chicla, as part of the company's policy of social responsibility and dedication to the growth of Peru and its local communities.
"This is part of our commitment to Peruvian society and we hope other companies follow our lead, particularly in the face of circumstances that affect thousands of Peruvians. Our entire staff is always on the alert and ready for immediate action should events of this nature occur again," said Juan Carlos Huyhua, the company's president and general manager.
Web-Articles.info Relaunched with a New Set of Features
One of the Internet's largest article portal now provides fresh content for other web sites. The website owner announced that they implemented two methods of content placement. Tupin is the publisher of the online article portal, web-articles.info, which has been recoded and has been relaunched these days. "The new design is stylish, simplier and I hope that it will be easy to use for publishers and readers alike," Tupin said.
"We already have about one thousand articles online, but we are looking to increase this number in the coming months. We intend to become a leader in this field," added Tupin.
LV= Reports Dog Owners Swap Bones for Broccoli
The latest report from insurance provider LV= has shown that health concerns have led to a surge in pet owners changing their pets' diets and swapping meat for vegetables and fruit.
40% of pet owners now feed their pets up to three portions of fruit and veg a day and according to the new research by pet insurer (http://www.lv.com/insurance/pet_insurance ) LV= there are now more than 145,000 cats and dogs in the UK on a vegetarian diet.
In turning their animals vegetarian, these pet owners are following celebrity dog-owners such as Alicia Silverstone* and Paul McCartney** who feed their dogs a vegan and vegetarian diet respectively.
Aastra Reports Record Revenues
Aastra Technologies Limited - (TSX: "AAH") is pleased to report it generated record revenues in the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2008 as part of announcing its unaudited financial results for these periods.
Although net earnings in the fourth quarter were impacted by a non-cash asset impairment of certain long-lived assets and goodwill aggregating to $14.1 million and restructuring costs aggregating to $11.3 million, Aastra is pleased to report its 43rd consecutive quarter of profitability this quarter. Excluding these charges, Aastra's fourth quarter operating results reflect a marked improvement from previous quarters in 2008 as Aastra prepares to face the difficult economic environment ahead in 2009.
VIA USA Teams with SWsoft to Offer Valuable Reseller Freedom Program
VIA USA, a leading provider of Microsoft hosting for more than a decade, announced today the launch of “Reseller Freedom,” a product of their partnership with SWsoft Plesk as well as Modern Bill coupled with Microsoft Windows Technology. Reseller Freedom, an innovative reseller hosting solution, was designed to provide individuals and businesses with the most comprehensive reseller hosting package available on the market today.
This new reseller hosting package includes the cohesion of a fully integrated control panel, 24/7 support and billing system that will manage the allocation and overages of resources automatically. It will allow resellers’ to easily manage their services and have access to a key auto-update mechanism, auto-component updater, migration manager for importing legacy customers and a Web-based installation for quick deployment.
Military Families Sending Free Valentine’s Video Email to Troops Abroad
Kirkwood, MO (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 –- St. Louis based Doc’s Harley-Davidson and WSI are providing military families the chance to send a free video email to those serving abroad. All participants need is a valid email address for their soldier and they can send a short 1-3 minute message to their friend or family member. Local troops are encouraged to stop by and send a video greeting home as well.
Doc’s, known for its support of the armed forces, will host the event and WSI (http://www.wsiroi.com) will be donating its time, technology and staff to make the event possible. WSI’s video email technology (http://www.wsiroi.com/page.asp?PId=50937)records the video message to a laptop and then uploads it to a server. Once recorded and previewed the message is sent out as a hyperlink to the addressee. When the message is received the email contains a link were the recipient can view the greeting. This innovative technology allows video emails to be recorded or viewed with any internet connection speed and software loaded on all modern computers.
Ergonomic and Easy-to-Use Products Can Help Arthritis Sufferers’ Symptoms
Coconut Creek, FL (PRWEB) May 7, 2006 -– Just in time for Arthritis Month, here’s a helpful advisory: grocery shopping can be harmful for wrist and finger joints, as well as circulation. Carrying grocery-laden heavy plastic bags from the shopping cart to the car and from the car to the home on a weekly basis can weigh on wrist or finger joints cutting off circulation to the fingers, wrists and even arms. Now, arthritis sufferers seeking comfortable, convenient, joint-friendly portability, can get a grip on shopping with an ergonomically designed household aid called the EZcarry.
Click here to read more…Houston Doctor Participates in Triathlon for ITP Kids
Jeffrey Ender, D.O., Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston, will run, swim and bike in the Iron Star Half Ironman Triathlon October 24 to help raise money for the non-profit ITP Foundation.
As a pediatric anesthesiologist, Ender has contact with children with ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura), a disorder which causes bruising and bleeding. While reading TRIATHLON magazine, he came across an ad from the ITP Foundation, which encourages athletes of all levels to join its ITP Team and help it raise funds through participating in sporting events. Participants ask individuals or businesses to sponsor them, and the money raised is donated to the Foundation.
Tea for Two: The Renaissance Mayflowers Salutes Ladies at Café Promenade
It's a relationship no one but those involved can understand -- mothers and daughters. A special bond that virtually lasts a lifetime. With today's busy schedules and active lifestyles, it's difficult enough to have personal time let alone time for each other. But the art of civilized conversation is back--over a lovely cup of tea complete with traditional mini sandwiches and sweets - and, maybe even a flute or two of champagne at the elegant Renaissance hotel in Washington DC.
In addition to their daily tea service, every third Sunday of each month from 3-5 p.m. at the strikingly beautiful Café Promenade in Washington DC, mothers and daughters are given VIP status. Along with enjoying a selection of perfectly brewed teas and accompaniments such as a selection of tea sandwiches, from traditional smoked salmon and cream cheese on pumpernickel to a Mediterranean-inspired grilled vegetable sandwich with olive paste on Focaccia, and sweets like black current scones and chocolate covered éclairs with the extra indulgence of a chocolate covered strawberry, guests will receive complimentary chocolate truffles and a mini loaf of The Mayflower's signature banana nut bread -- a beloved hotel staple for over two decades. The mother-daughter tea is priced at $25.95; or, $32.95 with a glass of Champagne included.
Planet Tan to Open Three New Locations
Planet Tan finalizes development agreements to open three new locations. Euless, Allen and Plano all become anchors for 30% year over year growth.
"The future for Planet Tan is outstanding," said Tony Hartl Founder/CEO of Planet Tan. "I can think of no better way to complete a week when Planet Tan was selected by the Dallas Business Journal as a 'BEST PLACE TO WORK IN DALLAS-FT. WORTH 2007' than to announce the development of three new Planet Tan locations."
"It is an honor," Hartl continued, "to create significant growth opportunities for the exceptionally talented leaders we have on our Planet Tan Team, as well as to add value to the Memberships of our current 25,000 Members."
