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News Index for Monday, February 13, 2012 Artists with Parkinson's Disease Are Celebrated In A One-Of-A-Kind Art Exhibition Thu, 09 Feb 2012, 22:23:30 EST — Edited by Debra Tone SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Los Angeles chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association (apdala.org), along with James Gray Gallery, present 'Living Artistically with Parkinson's Disease,' a unique exhibition featuring works of art created by celebrated artists living with PD. To celebrate the exhibition, which runs from February 8-13, 2012, the APDA L.A. is hosting a champagne brunch with a silent auction this Sunday, February 12. DocMagic Provides New 'Sergeant Doc' Bunny to Thousands of Children Fri, 03 Feb 2012, 07:58:02 EST — Edited by Debra Tone CARSON, Calif., Feb. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry's leading provider of automated loan document production and compliance solutions, announced that it has teamed with the 315th U.S. Army Tactical Company to distribute this year's new DocMagic Bunny Sergeant Doc to local children and their families. The bunny is dressed in regulation military clothing as a tribute to the men and women who serve this country and the families that eagerly wait for their return. John Waguespack Solo Exhibition at The McLoughlin Gallery in San Francisco - Dec. 8, 2011 to Jan. 21, 2012 Wed, 30 Nov 2011, 14:47:40 EST — Edited by Jessica Sand SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 30, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Waguespack, is showcasing his new works at The McLoughlin Gallery in San Francisco December 8, 2011 through January 21, 2012. 'Deconstructing Hollywood' is his second solo exhibition at The McLoughlin Gallery at 49 Geary Street in San Francisco. Artist Dumpster Dives Zuck, Goes Public with Facebook Founder's Trash Wed, 05 Oct 2011, 19:42:52 EST — Edited by Debra Tone PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA) announces that Google Artist XVALA goes dumpster diving in Silicon Valley, invading tech founders' personal trash to create a series of sculptures that has been made available to the public online and in upcoming gallery shows. William Pope.L Releases Set of Text-Based Art at 20x200.com Thu, 29 Sep 2011, 21:46:38 EST — Edited by Debra Tone NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When William Pope.L donned a business suit and crawled on his belly through the gutter up NYC's Bowery, the 'Friendliest Black Artist in America' was poignantly calling attention to themes of race, social class and power. Now, in his debut project with 20x200 - the place to discover and buy art online - the seminal artist once again addresses these issues with a selection from his ongoing and widely exhibited project 'Skin Set Drawings.' Nude Bieber and Gomez Portrait as Monument to National Exceptionalism - Justin and Selena as 'One' in Canadian 'Garden of Eden' Tue, 09 Aug 2011, 17:09:33 EST — Edited by Debra Tone DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite breakup rumors, Teen Choice Award winners Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are presented as a 21st Century Adam and Eve in a new life size portrait created by controversial American artist Daniel Edwards. The portrait depicts the teenagers almost entirely nude, with a Canadian maple leaf and a Texas lone star covering their most intimate parts. The portrait will be unveiled at Dallas's New Fine Arts, near Gomez's hometown, at a time yet to be announced by Cory Allen Contemporary Art. 20x200 Offers Print of 19th-Century Photograph by Eadweard Muybridge Fri, 27 May 2011, 09:55:01 EST — Edited by Debra Tone NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Eadweard Muybridge unveiled his stop-motion photography - which included images of the horse in motion - in the late 1800s, the world was astonished. In the fascinating photographs, Muybridge was the first to capture and sequence movement. These photographs hinted at the technological and artistic revolutions to come, heralding the cinema and advances in stop-motion. Running of the Bulls in New Orleans Marks 5th Year with Biggest Fest Yet! Thu, 26 May 2011, 18:44:06 EST — Edited by Debra Tone NEW ORLEANS, La. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Some people mark their 5-year anniversary with a wooden gift, perhaps a replica of an official Major League Baseball Louisville Slugger. Nola Bulls does it with baseball bats too, only theirs are plastic and wielded by Rolling Bulls! San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO) will release hundreds of 'Roller Bulls' on its streets again, led by the Big Easy Rollergirls. El Encierro, or Running of the Bulls in New Orleans, is the featured event in a 4 day festival from July 7-10, 2011. Big Eye Gallery in Collaboration with The Kobal Collection and The Film Society Lincoln Center announces: Elizabeth, The Golden Age Mon, 09 May 2011, 20:50:00 EST — Edited by Jessica Sand NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Big Eye Gallery in collaboration with The Kobal Collection and The Film Society Lincoln Center, announced today the details of their upcoming art exhibit of classic images from film legend Elizabeth Taylor's life. The exhibit, at the Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery adjacent to the Walter Reade Theatre, will run from May 20 to June 9, 2011. Paul Madonna Exclusively Sells Drawing from 'All Over Coffee' Series at 20x200 Wed, 27 Apr 2011, 17:40:44 EST — Edited by Debra Tone NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paul Madonna, the San Francisco-based artist and cartoonist known for his 'All Over Coffee' series, is exclusively releasing a detailed ink wash drawing through 20x200.com, the place to discover and buy art online. Titled 'Studio, All Over Coffee #392,' the limited-edition print is an up close and personal look inside the artist's studio, where he produces the beloved series of strips and other cartoons and sketches. Epic Image Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment and Paragon Design Group Produce Live-action Book Trailer for Night of the Living Trekkies Mon, 27 Sep 2010, 13:29:57 EST — Edited by Debra Tone LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epic Image Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment and Paragon Design Group recently produced the book trailer Night of the Living Trekkies for Quirk Books publishing. The trailer, which was released on Sept. 14 has already had more than 90,000 views on YouTube and has received raving reviews from the blogosphere. Conservative Graffiti Street Artist Takes on Tiger Woods and Family Values Thu, 08 Apr 2010, 16:38:29 EST — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tabloid artist Xvala will introduce his latest art piece, the 'Tiger Woods Rambovian Rosewood Glory Hole And Golf Furniture' in a soon to be revealed location on April 21st in Los Angeles, California. Today Tiger Woods returns to the PGA to contend at the 2010 Masters after a five month hiatus and media frenzied exploitation of his private affairs. In his return, Woods will have the support from some, including the notable sponsor Nike. 'Brangelina Forever' Inspires Harmony in Bedroom of $500K Home Built in Their 'Name' Thu, 03 Dec 2009, 15:59:01 EST — Edited by Debra Tone OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phantom-Financial announces the December unveiling of the sculpture of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in an amorous embrace by artist Daniel Edwards, just minutes from Brad Pitt's own birthplace in the Oklahoma City Metro area. The sculpture is part of the 4,000 sq. ft., $500,000 house named The Brangelina, by the Los Angeles artist known as Xvala. VIP Auction Package to Attend the 2009 Emmy Award Show and HBO After-Party to Benefit Starlight Children's Foundation Thu, 27 Aug 2009, 19:44:16 EST — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Starlight Children's Foundation is currently auctioning off a VIP package for two lucky individuals to walk the red carpet and see popular television celebrities up close at this year's All-Star Emmy® Award Show. Anyone can bid on two tickets to the Emmy Award Show on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Nokia Theater in the heart of the exciting downtown complex LA Live and know that all of the proceeds will benefit Starlight's seriously ill children and their family members. Nude Angelina Jolie Park Bench Statue Provides Landmark for Public Breastfeeding Tue, 04 Aug 2009, 12:47:10 EST — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For World Breastfeeding Week, Phantom-Financial announces the unveiling of a life-size park bench sculpture of Angelina Jolie nude with her twin babies by New York artist Daniel Edwards just minutes from Brad Pitt's own birthplace in the Oklahoma City Metro area in September before its Fall exhibition in London. 'Landmark for Breastfeeding,' inspired by last year's cover of W magazine featuring Angelina Jolie suckling her baby. Brewer Petitions White House for 'Beer Nutrition Czar' Position Fri, 12 Jun 2009, 12:13:06 EST — Edited by Debra Tone CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publisher Bob Skilnik, president of Gambrinus Media, announced his candidacy today for the role of United States 'Beer Nutrition Czar.' President Obama might soon be looking for another Czar who can help clarify the innumerable misconceptions about beer's historic role as a beverage of moderation, hopes Skilnik (although he has little faith that the President won't be able to resist saying 'more taxes' and 'beer' in the same sentence). First time ever Andy Warhol and Steve Kaufman (teacher and his assistant - student) are having a Pop Art Show in Las Vegas July 4th Thu, 11 Jun 2009, 13:30:05 EST — Edited by Carly Zander LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Centaur Art Galleries is pleased to present the art work of Andy Warhol, who passed away in 1987, and his former assistant, Steve Kaufman. The exhibition of the 'Master' and his 'student,' reunited at last and exhibited together, is Centaur Art Galleries' most ambitious undertaking in more than 20 years. Running of The Bulls in New Orleans! Year Three! Thu, 04 Jun 2009, 14:42:33 EST — Edited by Carly Zander NEW ORLEANS, La. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- From July 6-14th the town of Pamplona, Spain becomes a daredevil's paradise, when people gather for Sanfermines. Many may not know it by that name, but they are sure to know about its main attraction: the Running of the Bulls (encierro). New Orleans now hosts its own homage to this event from July 10-12th, called the San Fermin in Nueva Orleans festival (SFNO), brought to you by Nola Bulls, LLC. Pitt-Jolie Inspire Domestic Bliss in Fractured Housing Market Thu, 16 Apr 2009, 06:29:49 EST — Edited by Carly Zander OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., April 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just a few minutes drive from Brad Pitt's hometown, a new home currently under construction is using the inspiration of Brad Pitt and his love interest Angelina Jolie to help create its 'inner curb appeal' in order to be competitive in the tough housing market. Named 'The Brangelina,' the house capitalizes on the image of Pitt and Jolie with the use of proverbs, tattoos and quotes reflecting their beliefs. The $500,000 home, by the artist known as Xvala, is expected to go on sale this summer, announced Buddy Haydel. Museum of Robots Introduces Innovative New Products for The Home Fri, 27 Mar 2009, 11:44:29 EST — Edited by Carly Zander SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New products from Museum of Robots introduced at the International Home + Housewares Show 2009 have been selected as 'Cool Products for the Home' by BusinessWeek. Recognized as among the most innovative product introductions are the Recycled PET Felt Collection and Flying Saucer Bowl Set. Want to Get Even with Bernie Madoff? Thu, 26 Feb 2009, 11:12:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander SYDNEY, Australia, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The company Greedystockbroker.com has launched its new pet chew toy 'The Greedy Stockbroker' which has a very similar look to Gordon Gekko and Bernie Madoff. The Greedy Stock Broker, which sells for $17.95, is the latest pet product introduced by Anthony Russell, who is a self-described junkie of news about politics and current events. Michelle Obama Sculpture Remains Through Election Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 18:22:25 EST — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Possibly foreshadowing next month's presidential election results is the overwhelming show of support for the decision to keep a portrait bust of Michelle Obama on display at Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery. Viewers walking into the west village gallery earlier this month were polled about whether to keep Michelle Obama's likeness on display until the election. Amusing Ourselves to Death in the Art World Fri, 10 Oct 2008, 16:43:41 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan NORMAN, Okla., Oct. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Artist, Xvala, is introducing two new art series at MAINSITE Contemporary Art. The opening is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 122 East Main Street in Norman. The works will be exhibited through November 29. The artist, Xvala, says he, wants to 'look like Jeff Koons, feel like Damien Hirst, and be a prince like Richard Prince.' Michelle Obama's Sexy Mannequin Bust: NYC Gallery's 'First Lady' Fashion Makeover Wed, 17 Sep 2008, 11:23:41 EST — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First Lady hopeful Michelle Obama receives an 'Inaugural Ball' makeover for providing a makeover to the face of the U.S. The sexy, bare-shouldered style-enhancement highlights Obama's ethnicity to create a new fashion template for the 21st Century First Lady, and is the latest installment of sculptor Daniel Edwards' 'Inspire America' series, courtesy of Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery. Museum of Robots in Second Life Introduces Real Life Housewares Line Mon, 11 Aug 2008, 20:33:59 EST — Edited by Carly Zander SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Museum of Robots in Second Life debuts its line of real world housewares at the New York International Gift Fair. The line features plates and tableware with a robot motif and will be available for wholesale purchase. Virtual versions of the product will be available at the Museum's gift store in Second Life. (VIDEO - VNR) Museum of Robots in Second Life Announces Competition Winners at Event on July 19, 2008 Mon, 07 Jul 2008, 16:07:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Museum of Robots in Second Life will announce the winners of its first annual 'Build-a-Robot' Competition at an event on July 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. PDT. A Linden dollars prize will be awarded to 10 winners and all entrants receive a merchandise prize. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and by popular choice. Entry Classes include Standalone display, Wearable, and Homage to Classic Robots. (VIDEO - VNR) Museum of Robots in Second Life Announces the Build-A-Robot Competition Wed, 28 May 2008, 14:32:11 EST — Edited by Carly Zander SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Museum of Robots in Second Life announces the 'Build-a-Robot' Competition, and invites all Second Life residents to participate. According to the organizers, 'Our goal is to explore what a robot is, how it can be expressed within the parameters of Second Life, and to encourage creativity and originality. Our definition of robot is unlimited: any creation that the designer thinks can be called a robot is acceptable.' Thousands of Visitors to Mingle with Hollywood Celebrities and Learn About the Paranormal in Florida Fri, 16 May 2008, 10:22:20 EST — Edited by Carly Zander CLEARWATER, Fla., May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Superstars and ghosts will converge upon the city of Clearwater, FL on July 19-20, 2008, as celebrities from film and television, join paranormal enthusiasts for a weekend of fun and education. The first annual TAPSCON is being held at the Belleview Biltmore Resort Hotel and Spa in Clearwater and will be an annual event unlike Central Florida has ever seen. Oprah Winfrey Depicted with Late Dogs in Puppies' Memorial - New York Gallery Appeals to Pet Lovers with Exhibit Wed, 14 May 2008, 11:49:21 EST — Edited by Debra Tone NEW YORK, N.Y., May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An exhibit dedicated to the memory of Oprah Winfrey's late dogs opens in Manhattan's West Village, helping to promote pet safety awareness. A life-size monument depicts puppy versions of Oprah's Cocker Spaniel Sophie and Golden Labrador Gracie atop the head of the talk show icon by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards. The Puppies' Memorial will be exhibited at Leo Kesting Gallery on May 22nd. Have a Very Brady Saturday! and Raise Money for a Great Cause! Wed, 30 Apr 2008, 15:37:02 EST — Edited by Carly Zander SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barry Williams aka Greg Brady from the Brady bunch will be doing an autograph signing at 'Field of Dreams' at Pier 39 in San Francisco. So come meet Barry 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Field of Dreams. 'The store is located at the end of Pier 39, with the sea lions behind us, and the carousel in front of us,' said John Waterman, manager of the store. Chicago to Host 'Oprah Sarcophagus' from the Artist Who Created Nude Britney Spears on Bear Skin Rug Wed, 23 Apr 2008, 08:08:03 EST — Edited by Debra Tone CHICAGO, Ill., April 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A gilded coffin lid bearing Oprah's full-figured likeness by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards, designed to reach out to the recently retired baby boomers for whom healthcare reform will come too late, lands in Chicago this week. Edwards is offering his latest creation of the television icon to break the ice with baby boomers to encourage them to prepare for their own funerals. The Oprah Sarcophagus, courtesy of NYC's Leo Kesting Gallery, will be unveiled April 24th. Oprah Sarcophagus Reaches Out to Unprepared Retirees - Health Care Reform Will Come Too Late for Some Baby Boomers Thu, 17 Apr 2008, 09:00:48 EST — Edited by Carly Zander CHICAGO, Ill., April 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With her endorsement of presidential candidate Barack Obama, Oprah is making known her views on the need for healthcare reform. But controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards is urging talk show host Oprah Winfrey to do more by taking the time on her show to reach out to the recently retired baby boomers for whom healthcare reform will come too late. Saving Santa Claus: Ancient Petroglyph May be Key to Christmas Legend Wed, 26 Mar 2008, 14:05:28 EST — Edited by Carly Zander PRICE, Utah, March 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This year, Santa can't wait for Christmas. A small, but dedicated group of rock art preservationists in Utah - the Nine Mile Canyon Coalition, and their allies - are fighting to preserve what may be the original Santa Claus. 'Funniest Tax Guy in America' Releases 2008 Celebrity Tax Deductions Fri, 14 Mar 2008, 12:24:57 EST — Edited by Carly Zander CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edward A. Lyon, founder of TaxTuneup.com Inc., announces release of his 2008 Celebrity Deductions list. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes called taxes 'the price we pay for civilization.' But he never said we have to pay retail! As April 15 approaches, let's take a look at what some of our favorite bold-face names might deduct this year. Former American Idol Contestant Antonella Barba Becomes Spokesperson for ElectionMall's Voter Space Tue, 04 Mar 2008, 10:11:07 EST — Edited by Debra Tone WASHINGTON, D.C., March 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Idol's season six brought Antonella Barba into public view. Despite leading in Internet polling and search engines, Antonella was eliminated (sounds like a fate known by certain politicians). Now Antonella is back in the spotlight but not for glamour or show biz. The senior at Catholic University is reaching out to the new generation of voters by singing the National Anthem, promoting talking avatars, and addressing first time voters on their essential participation for a better democracy. Altered Britney Spears Tabloid Image Challenges the Art World Fri, 08 Feb 2008, 15:28:05 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan NORMAN, Okla. - Feb. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Last year, images of Britney Spears' shaved head were splayed all over the media. And, in celebration of Spears, Mainsite Contemporary Art in Norman is exhibiting an appropriated image for public viewing through March 28. Los Angeles artist, known as XVALA, set out to define Spears' spiritual, emotional and economical value. Freedom and Focus Play Equal Roles in Artist Robert Cipriani's Abstract Paintings Thu, 31 Jan 2008, 10:35:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander DUXBURY, Mass. - Jan. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One informs the other; the other informs the one. 'As an abstract painter, I am very influenced by my life's work as a graphic designer. Alternatively, my approach to painting impacts my design work in a way that makes it richer and more interesting,' explains artist Robert Cipriani, whose abstract painting, Red 2, received an honorable mention award at the Cambridge Art Association's 'Red' show in November 2007. Kentucky Derby Horse a 'Champion' for Right To Die Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 11:18:07 EST — Edited by Debra Tone NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barbaro, the euthanized champion racehorse, is an emblem for the Right To Die and Death With Dignity movements in a monument to be unveiled in Central Park this April, before the 134th Kentucky Derby. 'The Barbaro Memorial for the Right to Die' by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards is a tribute to the late Triple Crown contender and is dedicated to the institution of euthanasia, announced Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery. Barbaro to be Remembered with Statue in Central Park Wed, 23 Jan 2008, 12:35:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A statue of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will be unveiled at the Central Park South location where a carriage horse was tragically killed last year. The unveiling will correspond with the introduction of a proposal titled Barbaro's Law, urging the mandatory disclosure of race-related horse injuries and fatalities. 'The Barbaro Memorial' by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards, courtesy of Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery, will be unveiled April 30th, the week of the 134th Kentucky Derby. Mary Carey Partners with SwappWatch(TM) Thu, 03 Jan 2008, 16:39:38 EST — Edited by Carly Zander CHICAGO, Ill. - Jan. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SwappWatch.com has partnered with Mary Carey Productions to unveil an exclusive line of SwappWatch(TM). The contract creates the launch of the Mary Carey line of SwappWatch(TM) watches which will be available to the public in January 2008. Six Positive Predictions for 2008, from SuperLife World Service Tue, 18 Dec 2007, 15:57:50 EST — Edited by Carly Zander MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. - Dec. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New terror attack? Pandemic? Recession? Killer bees? No! Only positive predictions, please. That's the attitude of Richard W. Samson, founder of SuperLife World Service, a web network that made its debut last month. Enough bad news, already, says Samson, we deserve a really good year for a change. Hannah Montana Heads 2007 Ten Best-Mannered List Tue, 18 Dec 2007, 14:01:34 EST — Edited by Carly Zander CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dec. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus), who was commended for being a role model to young people, heads the list of the 'Ten Best-Mannered People of 2007,' as named by the National League of Junior Cotillions, an etiquette and social training program that involves thousands of young people in the United States. Leading Skin Care Author Sets New Guinness Book World Record for Most Sumo Squats in One Hour Tue, 18 Dec 2007, 11:26:29 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 16, at the age of almost 40, Dr. Thienna Ho, a leading skin care author who is conscious of health and fitness on all levels, broke the Guinness Book World Record for the most Sumo squats in one hour. The event was overseen by an official adjudicator from the U.K. at the San Francisco State University Basketball Gymnasium. (VIDEO) Leading Skin Expert Author Attempts to Break Guinness Book World Record for Most Squats in One Hour Fri, 30 Nov 2007, 07:51:14 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m., a Guinness World Records (GWR) adjudicator from the United Kingdom will attend a record-breaking attempt by Dr. Thienna Ho. Dr. Thienna is challenging the current record of 4,656 squats in one hour. The event will be held at the San Francisco State University Basketball Gymnasium. Metrofunk's Red Carpet Launch Party at Stereo Thu, 15 Nov 2007, 18:41:25 EST — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Metrofunk announced today that their invite-only social network built by trendsetters, Metrofunk.com, has officially launched. Metrofunk.com, a site devoted entirely to the genres of nightlife, fashion, music, and film will provide a centralized place for people to gather information on what is hot and trendy in the genres of their interest. Asheville, NC Artist Launches National I Am Thankful Postcard Art Project - Submit Postcards Now Wed, 14 Nov 2007, 10:21:27 EST — Edited by Carly Zander ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This fall artist Damaris Pierce launches her new, national postcard art project just in time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The project, entitled 'I Am Thankful,' encourages individuals of all ages and organizations such as craft guilds, public schools and counseling centers to create original postcard artwork expressing gratitude. Prince Harry 'Dead' in Iraq War Memorial - The 'Brave At Heart' Honored with Royal Tribute in London Wed, 26 Sep 2007, 18:37:00 EST — Edited by Debra Tone LONDON, England - Sept. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A war-mutilated Prince Harry is the symbolic fallen hero in a memorial honoring those willing but unable to serve in the occupied Iraq conflict. Harry, the youthful brother to Britain's future king, was poised to be the most celebrated soldier of the Coalition forces, but due to the 'specific threats to kill or kidnap him,' he was kept home. However, Prince Harry will be remembered for his intended tour of duty in a memorial to be unveiled at the Trafalgar Hotel October 11th courtesy of Bridge Art Fair. Quik Pod Brings Facebook Photos and YouTube Videos into Focus Thu, 20 Sep 2007, 03:42:00 EST — Edited by Debra Tone TORONTO, Ontario - Sept. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you're the photographer and trying to get in the picture with your favorite celebrity, what do you do? Celebrity-seeker Selena Tee has pages on FaceBook filled with her and star photos from last week's Toronto Film Festival. 'I've been disappointed by bad photos that often can't be retaken. I have a picture of me and George Clooney's jaw!' says Tee. However, she was recently introduced to Quik Pod(TM), the world's first handheld extendable tripod, developed by Fromm Works, Inc. Internet Casino gets Flossed by Paris Hilton - GoldenPalace.com Buys Hilton's Used Dental Floss Wed, 25 Jul 2007, 20:11:00 EST — Edited by Chris Simmons HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A piece of floss once used by Paris Hilton, smudged with pink lipstick and found in the trash outside Paris Hilton's Hollywood home, sold Tuesday for an impressive $1,000 US to online Casino, GoldenPalace.com. The sellers of the floss, HollywoodStarTrash.com, made headlines worldwide and created an online frenzy with a video on YouTube, showing the process of how they acquired Paris Hilton's trash. 'Paris Hilton Autopsy' Educates New York City Teens - Interactive Drunk Driving PSA Promotes Safe Prom Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 23:09:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons NEW YORK, N.Y. - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paris Hilton's naked 'corpse' could provide an invaluable service to students preparing for prom this season. An interactive Public Service Announcement featuring the graphic display of a tiara-wearing, autopsied Paris Hilton with removable innards is designed to warn teenagers of the hazards of underage drinking. The display also features Tinkerbell, Hilton's forlorn pet Chihuahua with matching tiara, and debuts in the trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood where prom-goers frequently dine, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art. Star Jones Voted Most Annoying Celebrity of the Year, So Says You - Beyonce Knowles Voted Least Tue, 02 Jan 2007, 22:38:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Who better to ask than You, Time Magazine's Person of the Year? AmIAnnoying.com, the site that gives a voice to thousands of visitors daily, and millions per year, has released its sixth annual list of the Most and Least Annoying Celebrities of 2006. Throughout the year, visitors browsed and voted on over 19,500 famous celebrities and groups, sharing their opinions on who they found annoying and not annoying. Taylor Hicks Heads 2006 Ten Best-Mannered List - Britney Spears Named Most Ill-Mannered Wed, 20 Dec 2006, 18:53:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dec. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taylor Hicks, American Idol winner who was commended for being a role model to young people, heads the list of the 'Ten Best-Mannered People of 2006,' as named by the National League of Junior Cotillions, an etiquette and social training program that involves thousands of young people in the United States. Friedman Predicts 2007 with Documented 71% Accuracy on the Line Tue, 12 Dec 2006, 18:03:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander CHICAGO, Ill. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's December and this time of year prognosticators appear everywhere feasting on the public's fascination about the future. However, 'psychic' and corporate mind power speaker SIDNEY FRIEDMAN (has established his credibility with a publicly accountable track record of 71% accuracy over the last nine years. Welfare Chislers, Able-Bodied Loafers Win Big - Welfare Fraud Game Banned in the 80's Back in Print Wed, 11 Oct 2006, 01:29:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Oct. 11, 2006 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WelfareGame.com announced today that it has re-released the controversial board game, 'Public Assistance: Why Bother Working for a Living?' in both an economy version and a deluxe version. The game pits players on the Able-bodied Welfare Recipient's Promenade against those in the Working Person's Rut. Those on the Welfare Promenade begin with $1,000 and get $300 more for each out-of-wedlock child. Tickle Me Expensive: Online Casino Pays Out $4200 for Original Elmo Doll Mon, 25 Sep 2006, 21:30:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons CLIFTON, N.J. - Sept. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Internet casino GoldenPalace.com expanded their collection of weird and wacky pop-culture items this weekend when they bought the first 'T.M.X.' Elmo doll off the production line for $4200. Baby Suri Cruise Dumps $10,000 on Charity Wed, 13 Sep 2006, 18:48:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Sept. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GoldenPalace.com made room in their ever-increasing collection of pop-culture oddities by purchasing an item that brings new meaning to the term 'celebrity crap'. The online casino bought Suri Cruise's Bronzed Baby Poop for $10,000, which will be going to the Kristin Brooks Hope Center. Britney Caught Biting K-Fed's Corndog Fri, 01 Sep 2006, 17:43:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons SEATTLE, Wash. - Sept. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GoldenPalace.com has become famous over the past few years for their outlandish eBay purchases, but this latest auction really bites. The Internet casino added to their Britney Spears collection by purchasing a vacuum-sealed half-eaten egg-salad sandwich and corndog which allegedly belonged to the pop-star and her husband Kevin Federline. Alleged Suri Cruise's Baby Poop Bronzed for Charity - Healthy 'Evidence' of Tom and Katie's Baby Goes on eBay Mon, 28 Aug 2006, 18:05:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Aug. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bronzed baby shoes are out, and bronzed baby poop is in, for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes as they celebrate baby's 'first poop.' The commemoration of baby Suri Cruise's first poop strives to be the evidence of her existence for a public yet to see photos of the superstar couple's four month old infant. The sclupture, 'Suri Cruise commissioned bronzed baby poop' goes on display August 30th at Capla Kesting Fine Art in Brooklyn's Williamsburg gallery district and will be offered on eBay with the proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes. Character from 'Weeds' Opens Pro-Pot Temple on Hollywood Blvd. - Temple 420 to Be a Hit! Mon, 21 Aug 2006, 01:29:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander HOLLYWOOD, CA - Aug. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Is art imitating life or what? Craig X who sells pot on Showtime's hit show 'Weeds' is opening a pro-pot Temple on Hollywood Blvd this week. In the first season he plays himself as the owner of the 'Bodhi Sativa Care Givers Club.' In season two, this week's episode (August 21-25), 'Cooking with Jesus' he appears as the owner of cannabis club called the 'Mohasky Cup.' MyNuMo.com Brings YENTATONES(TM) to Mobile Fri, 30 Jun 2006, 16:00:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons LOS ANGELES, CA - June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MyNuMo LLC in partnership with renowned voice talent actress Martha Kahn, announced today that it will be offering comic ringtones based on the rich tradition of Jewish and Yiddish humor and comedians. Cheese Eating Record Gets Grilled in Vegas Mon, 12 Jun 2006, 20:54:00 EST — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons LAS VEGAS, NV - June 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Only in Sin City could such gluttony be celebrated as it was this weekend, when the International Federation of Competitive Eating was in town, along with online casino GoldenPalace.com for the World Grilled Cheese Eating Championship. The event was part of the Arena Football League ArenaBowl XX Weekend. Online Casino Gets an Invitation to Britney's Wedding Wed, 07 Jun 2006, 21:32:00 EST — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons VISTA, CA - June 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Usually the wedding invitations go out before the pregnancy test, but online casino GoldenPalace.com has never been the type to play by the rules. The cyber gaming company has purchased an invitation and candle from Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's very secretive wedding for $2,150. Alien Duck Migrates into Online Casino's Collection Mon, 05 Jun 2006, 21:40:00 EST — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons SOLANO COUNTY, CA - June 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spending $10,000 to win an eBay auction for an x-ray of a duck with an alien in its stomach may seem strange to most people, but for online casino GoldenPalace.com it's just another day at the office. Online Casino Invests $11,000 to Pull Warren Buffett's Strings Fri, 26 May 2006, 17:05:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons MINNEAPOLIS, MN - May 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Popular online casino and eBay shopaholic GoldenPalace.com has added another winner to their portfolio today by acquiring Warren Buffett's signed DQ Ukulele for $11,211. The instrument was specially made for Buffett by Dairy Queen, a longtime economic and gastronomic favorite of the billionaire investor. The instrument has been personally played, and signed by Buffett who is widely regarded as the most successful value investor of all time. Ghost Hunter asks: Would You Spend the Night Alone in a Haunted House? Tue, 25 Apr 2006, 21:31:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons LOS ANGELES, CA - Apr. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Do you know of a haunted house or a strange location that people would cross over to the other side of the street to avoid after dark? Somewhere most wouldn't go to in a group, even in the daytime? Would you go alone and what about at midnight? There is one man that would: the chief paranormal investigator and founder of Chasingmidnight.com - one of the Web's leading sites devoted to the mysterious and unexplained. What Music Do Dogs Like to Hear? Survey Asks in Prep for First Ever 'Canine Concert' Thu, 20 Apr 2006, 22:15:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons AUSTIN, TX - Apr. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Munrab Entertainment plans to hold the world's first 'Canine Concert' on May 9th, from noon to 1 pm, at Wooldridge Square (900 Guadalupe) in Austin, Texas, an event where live music is played at a sound level only dogs can hear. Online Casino Gambles on Richard Pryor's Charity Bowl Mon, 20 Mar 2006, 18:29:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons SOUTH RUSSELL, OH - Mar. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buying a ceramic bowl for $7,099 sounds crazy, unless you're GoldenPalace.com, the online casino that has spent the last few years making a name for themselves by buying eccentric and unusual items on eBay. Internet Casino Buys Head of Grateful Dead's Head - GoldenPalace.com Buys Four of Jerry Garcia's Toilets Fri, 03 Mar 2006, 15:21:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons BELVEDERE-TIBURON, CA - Mar. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Internet casino GoldenPalace.com has touched a nation of hippies and Deadheads, as well as a worthy charity, with their latest eBay purchase of four toilets formerly owned by the legendary Jerry Garcia. And the Oscar Goes to...GoldenPalace.com? Internet Casino Leases Academy Award for $30,000 Fri, 03 Mar 2006, 14:53:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons LOS ANGELES, CA - Mar. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GoldenPalace.com, the Internet casino that has become synonymous with outrageous and unusual advertising campaigns, has leased Morris Stoloff's 1960 Academy Award for scoring of the musical picture 'Song Without End' for 999 years. The privilege of harboring the Oscar cost the gaming site $30,000. A Picture Worth $3,800: Ultrasound of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Baby Sold On eBay Thu, 19 Jan 2006, 17:45:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Jan. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Riding the major media wave resulting from the purchase of William Shatner's kidney stone, internet casino and marketing innovator GoldenPalace.com followed up with another outrageous purchase, the alleged sonogram picture belonging to the world's most popular fetus; Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's 5-month-old unborn baby. William Shatner Passes Kidney Stone Off to GoldenPalace.com for $25,000 Wed, 18 Jan 2006, 12:05:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons LOS ANGELES, CA - Jan. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Captain's log. Star date: 011806. William Shatner. Has gone. Where no man has gone before. And sold a part of himself. To online casino. GoldenPalace.com. For $25,000. To benefit. Habitat for Humanity. (Video and Photos available.) Tom Cruise, Michael Jackson, Paris Hilton Top 2005 Most Annoying List; Gene Hackman, Pope John Paul II, Christopher Walken Not Annoying! Thu, 29 Dec 2005, 13:30:00 EST — Edited by Debra Tone NEW YORK, NY - Dec. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AmIAnnoying.com announced the results of their fifth annual Most and Least Annoying poll, tallying over 10 million votes cast by millions of visitors throughout the world. Visitors were given the opportunity to vote on over 16,500 different public figures, sharing their opinions on who they found annoying and not annoying. The addictive and interactive features on the site have continued to gain popularity, registering a staggering 750 million hits. The Real Rudolph Shines Again After 40 Years Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 16:25:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons PITTSBURGH, PA - Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After presumed discarded for several decades, Rudolph and Santa, the original puppet characters from the classic 1964 television special, 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' have been discovered and will be revealed to the public this weekend in Pittsburgh, announced Time and Space Toys today. The stop motion puppets, stars of the longest running holiday special in television history, brought instant fame to production team Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass and became icons of American pop culture. Political Parody's Casino Quality Bushy Cards Poke Fun at Dubya's Policies Mon, 14 Nov 2005, 10:33:00 EST — Edited by Beverly West AUSTIN, TX - Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Political Parody LLC, a socially aware novelty company dedicated to bringing about social change through political humor, today announced the launch of The Bushy Cards, a 54-image, casino quality, collector's edition playing card deck, featuring humorous visual commentaries on George W. Bush. Controversial Decision to Exhibit Ted Williams' 'Death Mask' Defended Amidst Questions of its Origin Fri, 26 Aug 2005, 12:33:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons NEW YORK, NY - August 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York's First Street Gallery defends its decision to exhibit Ted Williams' 'death mask,' amid recent controversy surrounding its origin. When Daniel Edwards presented the 'death mask' as an object to display with other Ted Williams items, it was known there would be the potential for controversy, a spokesperson for the gallery said. The decision to exhibit the 'death mask' was carefully made with the intent that the 'death mask' should be presented as a part of a display to memorialize Ted Williams. We are all fans of Ted Williams, and we miss him. Welfare Game Banned in the 80's is Back - Game with Celebrity Criminals and Liberals Also Released Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 17:23:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons ANNAPOLIS, MD - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WelfareGame.com announced today that it has re-released the controversial board game, 'Public Assistance: Why Bother Working for a Living?' as a downloadable file. New 'Game-to-Personal-Printer' concept introduced. Dennis Rodman Crosses Line with Wife - Basketball Legend and Online Casino Team up for Wife-Carrying Contest Tue, 05 Jul 2005, 17:40:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons SONKAJARVI, Finland - July 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As an NBA legend, notorious party animal, headline-grabbing celebrity, wrestler, poker player, and talk-show host, Dennis Rodman has done it all. Except lend his unique brand of shock value to the 2005 Wife Carrying World Championships. Now 'The Worm' proves there's a first time for everything. Dennis Rodman Crosses Line with Wife - Basketball Legend and Online Casino Team up for Wife-Carrying Contest Wed, 01 Jun 2005, 15:57:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons SONKAJARVI, Finland - June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As an NBA legend, notorious party animal, headline-grabbing celebrity, wrestler, poker player, and talk-show host, Dennis Rodman has done it all. Except lend his unique brand of shock value to the 2005 Wife Carrying World Championships that is. Now 'The Worm' proves there's a first time for everything. If You Can't Beat It, Buy It: Bringing The Michael Jackson Trial Home Fri, 13 May 2005, 16:09:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons LOS ANGELES Calif. - May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Live the drama of the Michael Jackson trial in the comfort of your own home without locking up your children. GoldenPalace.com has won the auction for the Keith Olbermann Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre for $15,099. Pope Benedict XVI is Featured in the Newest Limited Edition Trading Cards by Paradigm Trading Cards Thu, 05 May 2005, 14:47:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paradigm Trading Cards (www.paradigmtradingcards.com) today announced their release 'A New Pope,' a special, limited edition trading card set celebrating the life of Pope Benedict XVI. This set follows the highly successful release of a set Pope John Paul II. Each of the 20 trading cards in the set chronicles The New Pope's early years, life in the church and the first few days as Pope. New 'Money' From Slick.com Parodies and Protests Porous Borders Wed, 27 Apr 2005, 16:54:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander VALLEY CENTER, Calif. - Apr. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Crisp new five 'dolares' bills issued by the United States of Amexica are beginning to circulate in border states. The fake, but very realistic looking money, features the photo portraits of George W. Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox. Michael Dalton Johnson who operates slick.com, a political satire site, created the faux currency, designed to protest and parody America's porous borders. Paradigm Trading Cards Announces Limited Edition Trading Cards Commemorating Pope John Paul II Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 17:03:00 EST — Edited by Beverly West OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - April 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paradigm Trading Cards today announced their release 'A Pope for the Ages' a special, limited edition trading card set celebrating the life of Pope John Paul II. Each of the 20 trading cards in the set features a highlight in the life of one of the most influential men of the last century.
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