It's Good to Know: One Part of the Economy Is on the Upswing
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Wednesday, 29 July 09 - 10:55 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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It's Good to Know: One Part of the Economy Is on the Upswing
In times of economic uncertainty, people look for an escape from their financial worries - and Hollywood magic has become a popular refuge.
A recent study by the National Association of Theatre Owners showed that movie ticket sales were up in the first quarter of 2009, a 9 percent increase over the first quarter of 2008. Why? The trade group says it's because going to the movies is a relatively inexpensive entertainment option. (They neglected to mention the $5 tub of popcorn.)
(Source: News & Observer and Kiplinger's)This article appears courtesy of Early To Rise, a free newsletter dedicated to making money, improving health and secrets to success. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com.
Harley-Davidson 2008 Sturgis Rally Events are Exciting and Free
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Friday, 18 July 08 - 11:40 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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The 68th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will kick off August 2-9, 2008, with thousands of Harley-Davidson motorcycles riding into Rapid City, S.D. for the event. 2008-07-18
The New Kid on the Social Gaming Block
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Friday, 18 July 08 - 11:31 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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The announcement of incorporation of Kramaley Games Ltd. (www.kramaley.com), a social game studio, comes as great news to the avid players of their released games. This means the studio has been progressing in the right direction in the Facebook games application space. 2008-07-18
FreeRide.com: Now Earn Incredible Online Rewards by Simply Filling Out Surveys
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Thursday, 17 July 08 - 10:08 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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FreeRide.com is newly redesigned and back on the web as one of the top sites to earn fantastic rewards simply by filling out paid surveys. FreeRide.com offers some of the best rewards online including merchandise from top retailers, free food from your favorite restaurants and cash. Visit FreeRide.com today, there is no catch and becoming a member is absolutely free. 2008-07-17
Crosby, Stills and Nash Ticket Giveaways for July 14 Concert in Chicago
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Thursday, 03 July 08 - 11:56 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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New TV ads from Walter E. Smithe Furniture feature song "Our House," and offer consumers the chance to win tickets to join the Smithe brothers at the July 14 Crosby, Stills and Nash concert. 2008-07-03
Voices.com Introduces Platinum Membership for Professional Voice Actors
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Thursday, 03 July 08 - 11:45 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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Voices.com, the voice over marketplace, is wowing the industry with an innovation in marketing and public relations through their most recent service offering, the Platinum membership. 2008-07-03
Drew Carey Gets Engaged
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Friday, 12 October 07 - 02:17 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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The comedian’s fiancée is Nicole Jaracz, a recent culinary school graduate. Carey popped the question on October 9, a rep for Carey told People. “It will be the first marriage for both. No date for...
Weight Loss Expert and Author Dr. Sanford Siegal to Appear Live Tonight on CN8's Lynn Doyle Show
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Thursday, 11 October 07 - 11:32 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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Sanford Siegal, D.O., M.D., best known as the creator of the popular COOKIE DIET™, appears live tonight at 9pm EST on Comcast CN8's It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle 2007-10-11
Claudia Cohen Is Sharing Her $60 Million Fortune
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Thursday, 11 October 07 - 11:31 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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Gossip columnist and TV reporter Claudia Cohen was the ex-wife of business mogul Ron Perelman died of ovarian cancer last month has left the bulk of her estate to the couple’s teenage daughter Samantha. ...
Nobel. Doris Lessing.
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Thursday, 11 October 07 - 11:17 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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AVRev.com to Give Away the 'Top 100 Rock Albums of All Time' this October - Artists Include Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Eagles and More
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Tuesday, 09 October 07 - 07:50 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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AVRev.com to Give Away the 'Top 100 Rock Albums of All Time' this October - Artists Include Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Eagles and More
Nirvana, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and Radiohead fail to crack top 100. 2007-10-09
Broadcast, Promotion and Marketing Web Site MaxMouth Officially Launches BETA
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Tuesday, 09 October 07 - 07:24 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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Broadcast, promotion and marketing Web site MaxMouth -- the highly anticipated, socially fueled virtual broadband entertainment network created by entertainment industry "insiders" -- has officially launched BETA. 2007-10-09
ActingForReal.com Launches to Nourish Lives of REAL People
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Monday, 08 October 07 - 10:41 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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Veteran actor and "Coach-to-the-Stars" Thom Mc Fadden is launching actingforreal.com, a new mentoring website to help every day people achieve STAR status in their lives. The site makes tools and techniques Mc Fadden has used to coach professional actors for over 20 years available to the masses to assist them in overcoming fears and other obstacles that block success and personal fulfillment. 2007-10-08
Author and Media Futurist Gerd Leonhard Releases New Book Online -- for Free
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Tuesday, 02 October 07 - 12:04 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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Media Futurist Gerd Leonhard, co-author of the influential book The Future of Music (Berklee Press, 2005), now seizes the future of publishing by releasing his new book, The End of Control, online. Interested readers can simply go to www.endofcontrol.com and receive a new chapter every week -- via the website, email, RSS, PDF, MP3 podcasts, or online video -- free of charge. The End of Control (EoC) expands on the key topics introduced in The Future of Music while escalating the debate out of the music realm and into media at large. EoC addresses the single most important issue underlying many debates about the future of media: who controls what, why, when, and where, and how can digital content still generate revenues when most of the traditional ways of controlling its flow (i.e., distribution) are no longer available 2007-10-02
How to Write a Screenplay for Doctor Who - Insider Informati
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Tuesday, 02 October 07 - 11:16 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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Fifty screenwriters will win a unique interactive 'Mentor Package from Philip Gladwin, writer on Doctor Who's superb new spin-off show 'The Sarah Jane Adventures'. To celebrate the launch of this fabulous new series Philip is offering the first fifty purchasers of his Screenwriting Goldmine - a radical new insider screenwriting guide - one whole year's of up-to-the-minute inside tips and priceless one-on-one email assistance. 2007-10-02
Acclaimed Wine Auctioneer and Sommelier Tom DiNardo to Write for Decanter Magazine
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Tuesday, 02 October 07 - 11:04 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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Veteran charity wine auctioneer Tom DiNardo will debut his first freelance article with Decanter magazine in their November 2007 issue. Tom DiNardo is the principal partner and C.E.O. of DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers, which is regarded as one of the nation's most highly acclaimed and best known charity auction firms. Decanter magazine is based in the United Kingdom, published monthly in more than ninety countries, and regarded as one of the most prestigious wine magazines. 2007-10-02
Celebrate with Style Launches Beautiful, Improved Web Site with New Features
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Tuesday, 25 September 07 - 10:06 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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Celebrate with Style announces the re-design and re-launch of www.celebratewithstyle.com, the first-ever guide to helping women create all of the wonderful celebrations, family parties, and special occasion events in their lives. 2007-09-25
BreakThru Radio Airs Special Minty Fresh Records Showcase
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Tuesday, 25 September 07 - 10:04 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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BreakThru Radio (BTR), the Internet's source for the World's Best Independent Music, announced today that it will air a brand new specialty show co-hosted by DJ Matt and DJ Emily, showcasing the energetic indie pop label, Minty Fresh Records. This significant new show will feature a playlist with many talented artists from the impressive label. The "Minty Fresh Showcase" is the latest installment in the station's impressive series of record label specialty shows. 2007-09-25
Gibson Acoustic & Electric Guitar Manufacturer Announces Newly Designed Gibson.com Guitar Website
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Tuesday, 25 September 07 - 10:03 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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New guitar site features including electric/acoustic/bass online guitar lessons, blogs, contests, downloads, video, podcasts, guitar player artist interviews, and news create exciting changes for the popular Gibson musical instruments web site. 2007-09-25
Front Row USA Now Offers Hard To Find Hannah Montana Tickets
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Tuesday, 25 September 07 - 09:47 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment |
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If you have seen the series, you may already know that the 'Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana' tickets are sold out for every show across the U.S. Front Row USA now offers hard to find Hanna Montana tickets for every city. 2007-09-25
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