PRWeb: Lifestyle Pastimes http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Lifestyle Pastimes from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com The First Man Behind Philadelphia's Music Scene …And it's Not Who You Think It Is http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2644414.htm Herb Spivak booked and promoted the Atlantic City Pop Festival in 1969, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary August 1-3. He also booked the Philadelphia Spectrum's grand opening in 1967, which is scheduled to be torn down this fall. The Spectrum's final shows include Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Open Sesame: Mensa Opens Its Door To The Public http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mensa/Genius_Testing/prweb2645234.htm No password or secret handshake required - you won't even need to pass the admission test beforehand. Come see what the geniuses are up to through an 'Open House' event in your local area. Open to the public, the 'Open House' events will run from August 1-31, 2009 and offer a taste of what the organization is really about. For 'Open House' events in your area, please visit www.us.mensa.org/openhouse. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Kenny Kangaroo to Share a Birthday Party with The Exterminator and American Coaster Enthusiasts at Kennywood Amusement Park Sunday, July 19 - 2:15 PM http://www.prweb.com/releases/Kennywood_Exterminator/Roller_Coaster_Dark_Ride/prweb2647714.htm Kennywood's long-time mascot, Kenny Kangaroo, invites guests to join in a special celebration for his 35th birthday, the 20th Anniversary of KennyKon*, and 10th birthday of The Exterminator roller coaster / dark ride. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> 10,000 Sunshine Fans Call on Child of Prague to Work its Magic on St Swithin's Day - Country at Risk of 40 Days and Nights of Rain http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2640164.htm Given the similarities in weather patterns between us and the UK, the 10,000 fans of www.irelanddeservessun.ie, a campaign from Sandtex masonry paint to call for better Irish weather, were paying close attention to the forecast on Wednesday (15th June 2009). So far, the campaign has distributed over 1,000 Child of Prague relics, whose mystical weather powers are well documented, and we can expect sightings of the little fella all over the country as the fine weather wishers put all their might behind the campaign. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> America's Premier Animal Artist, Ron Burns, Creates First-Ever Lullaby Book for Dogs and Dog Lovers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2635584.htm Burns's "Rufus Rhymes" Recasts Beloved Nursery Rhymes With Clever CanineThemes (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Center for Railroad Photography & Art Releases Illustrated Guide to North American Railroad History http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2636794.htm A lavish guide showcases exceptional photography, fine art images that summarize the railroad industry's growth and change from 1850s to today. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> River Network, Busch Beer Conservation Partnership Protects Northwest Rivers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2637614.htm River Network and Busch beer are partnering to protect rivers in Oregon and Washington. As environmental concerns continue to rise, it becomes increasingly important to maintain the health of the region's rivers, which are a major source of water for drinking, industry, agriculture, recreation and fish and wildlife habitat. To celebrate outdoor recreation on our rivers, River Network and Busch beer will award 12 lucky winners with rafting adventure trips. As part of this partnership, River Network will also award a $5,000 grant to a conservation organization working to protect rivers in the Northwest. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Van-Tastic Adventure for Travellers from "Travellers Auto Barn" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2637854.htm Travellers Autobarn, campervan hire / rental company & winner of the 2007 and 2008 Golden Backpacks "Best National Transport Company", along with leading online travel insurance company WorldNomads.com is offering seven teams of travellers the opportunity of a six week road trip through Australia in a campervan, seeking adventure and filming their escapades. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Indie Filmmaker Exposes the Inside World of Pro Beach Volleyball http://www.prweb.com/releases/probeachvolleyball/josephbarmettler/prweb2641074.htm Joseph Barmettler Produces First Pro Beach Volleyball Film Since "Side Out" (1990) (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Bay Area Singles Parties for East Bay Singles and San Francisco Singles, Special Hotel Rates, Food, Wine & Spirits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2642474.htm Professionals Guild (http://www.proguildsocial.com) announced that it is hosting several dance parties and mixers in coming months which are detailed on a free online dating website for Bay Area and Sacramento single professionals . (http://www.proguildsocial.com) (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Heavenly Hideaways Offers Tips for Couples on Making the Most of a Romantic "Staycation" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2263064.htm Even during an economic recession, couples are still taking romantic getaways. HeavenlyHideaways.com offers tips on how couples can make the most of a romantic holiday close to home, with opportunities to save money, decrease travel time, add spontaneity, and try something new. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Gibson Custom and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Create the Limited Edition Billy Gibbons 'Pearly Gates' Les Paul Standard http://www.prweb.com/releases/Billy_Gibbons_Guitar/Les_Paul_Standard/prweb2636994.htm Legendary Recreation - a Rare 1959 Gibson Les Paul - Like No Other Guitar in the World (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> TheBinocularSite Birding Directory Reaches 100 Bird Watching Locales http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2596914.htm Website publisher MFE Interactive announced today that The Binocular Site, a consumer focused portal for binocular shopping and information, now hosts information on over 100 birding spots in its birding locales directory. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Drinking Wine Is Good For The "Heart" & Environment http://www.prweb.com/releases/kirkland_uncorked/wine_tasting/prweb2619274.htm Guests can make a positive contribution to their health and "Heart," the Hope Heart Institute that is, at Kirkland Uncorked a festival of art, style and taste July 17-19 in Marina Park. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> D'oh! The Simpsons Celebrate 20 Years at the 2009 Fremont Oktoberfest http://www.prweb.com/releases/The_Simpsons/Fremont_Oktoberfest/prweb2619294.htm Join The Simpsons in celebration of 20 years of television history at the 2009 Fremont Oktoberfest, September 18-20. The festival, which has been claimed by USA Today as one of the top ten places to toast the Oktoberfest celebration, has been chosen by The Simpsons team to be the West Coast host for the 20th year celebration. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Safe Summer Travel Guide: Keep Children Safe on Family Road Trips with Simple Car Seat and Booster Seat Tips from Evenflo http://www.prweb.com/releases/Evenflo/SafeTravelTips/prweb2634184.htm With car travel on the rise this summer, it is important for parents to put vehicle safety at the top of their travel checklist. Evenflo provides simple tips to help ensure every member of the family - infant to adult - stays safe on the road. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> 2009 U.S. Senior Open Announces Military Family Days Free Admission During Practice Rounds http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009_US_Senior_Open/Military_Family_Days/prweb2634404.htm All military personnel, both active and retired and with proper identification, will receive free admission during Practice Rounds along with a 20% discount coupon valid in the merchandise tent for themselves and their families. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane Join adidas, MLS W.O.R.K.S and Fieldturf to Kick Off Footprint Fields Community Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/David_Beckham/Zinedine_Zidane/prweb2635064.htm Nationwide Field Donation Program Brings New High-Quality Durable FieldTurf Soccer Fields to Young Players across America (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Madison Avenue Welcomes Canturi Jewels http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2636674.htm Madison Avenue Business Improvement District Announces Opening of New Boutique (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Niagara Helicopters Announces Special Offer for Niagara Falls GO Train Visitors http://www.prweb.com/releases/niagarahelicopterrides/nigarafallssightseeing/prweb2637264.htm Visitors on new GO Train service to receive discount tickets on Niagara Falls sightseeing tours at Niagara Helicopters (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Lebowski Fest and Fremont Outdoor Movies Proudly Announce the "Keys to the Universe" Ceremony Honoring the Real "El Duderino", Jeff Dowd, on Monday, July 20th at the Fremont Troll http://www.prweb.com/releases/Lebowski_Fest/Jeff_Dowd/prweb2637794.htm The Fremont Outdoor Movies has done it again. First Zombies attack the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle for a world record, and now on July 20th a Lebowski Fest that brings "The Dude" himself to Seattle. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Rebecca DeVere Unveils New Series at Kirkland Uncorked http://www.prweb.com/releases/Kirkland_Uncorked/Rebecca_DeVere/prweb2637964.htm Rebecca DeVere's new series, unseen by even her closest friends, will be revealed Friday at Kirkland Uncorked July 17-19. Her art will be on display and available for guests to purchase all weekend at Kirkland Uncorked, a festival of art, style and taste. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> What Kind of Bed Would Harry Potter Sleep In? http://www.prweb.com/releases/harry-potter/platform-beds/prweb2638294.htm Would the world's greatest Boy Wizard sleep best in a Metal Bed from Medieval Times or Captains Bed with Storage? While fans get their fix of the latest Harry Potter installment, the film's stars, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will definitely need the perfect place to rest their magical powers at night. Home and Bedroom Furniture thinks it has the best solutions for every cast member of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Blockbuster Knows Everything There is to Know about Knowing, Starring Nicolas Cage - The Latest Exclusive Blu-ray and DVD Rental at Blockbuster.co.uk http://www.prweb.com/releases/Knowing/DVD_Rental/prweb2620014.htm Blockbuster.co.uk investigates the making of the box office hit "Knowing" a sensational, edge-of-seat sci-fi thriller "with special effects that will blow your mind" says producer Jason Blumenthal. An exclusive new film release available at Blockbuster and not available anywhere else, this sci-fi movie is available for Blu-ray and DVD rental from 20th July. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> iTaggit.com Launches New Tool for Valuing Items http://www.prweb.com/releases/value/collectibles/prweb2629704.htm iTaggit.com launches a simple, easy-to-use online resource for consumers looking to find the estimated financial value of their household items, collectibles… and everything in between! The site's new "ValueRange It" tool functions as a virtual "blue book," designed to give users a value range for any item, providing them with data to make smart decisions on what to do with their belongings - be it sell, insure, donate, or simply track over time. The site's "Sell It" function empowers members to post their items once on iTaggit and then broadcast them to multiple online marketplaces and social networks, including Craigslist, eBay, Facebook and Oodle. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Long Island Motorcycle Accident Law Firm Offers Tips for Safe Biking This Summer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2630354.htm According to the personal injury law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine, motorcycle accidents on Long Island increase during the summer months as a result of the huge influx of traffic to the many tranquil beaches and seaside towns that line the island's north and south shores. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Stories from the Porch: New Short Fiction told in Small-Town Voices http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2424884.htm When it comes to small towns, Teresa Brown knows what she's talking about. After all, this award-winning author and playwright makes her home in a tiny community, the thriving, proud village of Baden, just west of Kitchener-Waterloo in southern Ontario. The author grew up in Baden -- and knows life in a small town like the back of her hand. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> The JW Marriott Nanjing Road Luxury Hotel in Shanghai offers a full 360 Degree View of a Rare Solar Eclipse http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2627034.htm Secure a 360 degree View of the Solar Eclipse at the Best Viewing Spot in Shanghai at the JW Marriott Luxury Hotel on Nanjing Road (PRWeb Jul 11, 2009)

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]]> WCPE Partners with KWIT http://www.prweb.com/releases/WCPE/TheClassicalStation/prweb2629504.htm TheClassicalStation.org on HD2 Channel in Sioux City, Iowa (PRWeb Jul 11, 2009)

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]]> AccuQuilt Announces the Winner of the Ready, Set GO! to The Quilt Show Sweepstakes http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2627394.htm AccuQuilt, makers of the revolutionary GO! Fabric Cutter, are sending one lucky winner and a friend on a trip to Boulder, Colo. to attend an actual day taping of "The Quilt Show". The winners will meet hosts of the show, Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. All expenses prize package valued at $1,350. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2009)

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]]> Full Swing Beefs Up C300 Swing Series http://www.prweb.com/releases/Columbia_300/Full_Swing/prweb2626214.htm Columbia 300 unveils new cover stock, core (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> SeedaNeed Sends Out Supplies and Encouragement to Soldiers World Wide http://www.prweb.com/releases/seedaneed/military/prweb2626344.htm In a recent ongoing campaign SeedaNeed is reaching out to companies and employers to encourage there employees to Seed the Soldiers Needs (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Home Owners Should Take Effective Measures To Prevent Garden Theft, Says Ratedpeople.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2621274.htm As the heat wave starts and the patio furniture and BBQs appear from the shed, Ratedpeople.com, the UK's largest match making service for home improvers and recommended tradesmen, is encouraging home owners to take effective measures to prevent garden theft this summer. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> The Fremont Outdoor Movies and XBOX 360 Proudly Make World History with the Largest Zombie Walk on the Planet with 4,277 Zombies http://www.prweb.com/releases/Fremont_Outdoor_Movies/Zombie_Walk/prweb2621844.htm Fremont Outdoor Movies and XBOX 360 did the impossible this past 4th of July weekend in Seattle - smashing the official Guinness World Record for the largest Zombie walk on the planet. The new world record of 4,277 zombies walking the streets of Seattle's Fremont neighborhood shattered the previous record of 894 zombies held by Monroeville, PA. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Beat the Heat with Mensa this July http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2625534.htm The temperature has hit higher than 90 degrees, so come inside and test for American Mensa, the high IQ society. The organization will be offering the Mensa Admission Test at a reduced rate of $35 from July 1-31, 2009. For test session information in your area, please visit www.us.mensa.org/testing. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Demand for Illinois Farm and Recreational Land Spurs Opening of Specialized Real Estate Offices http://www.prweb.com/releases/farm/land/prweb2626034.htm Mossy Oak Properties is proud to announce its expansion into the state of Illinois.Partners Tom Rayburn and Don Faller officially opened Mossy Oak Properties AgriRec Land in Butler, Illinois on June 5. Mossy Oak Properties AgriRec Land specializes in farm and recrational property for sale in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Marketing Essentials International Counts Down to "Skip's Summer School '09" http://www.prweb.com/releases/MEI/photography_education/prweb2627364.htm Unique learning experience for professional photographers only five weeks away (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Tauck Adds Features, Enhances Value With Its 2010 'Exotics' Itineraries http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2627904.htm 2010 Journeys To Africa, Asia, Latin America And South Pacific Announced (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> GAME Offers Weekly Promotions and Competitions Throughout July http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2620674.htm Throughout July, GAME is running a series of weekly deals on some of the best games of the year - and one lucky customer will win £3000 worth of gaming equipment to create their own gamers' paradise (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Le Cordon Bleu Launches a New Micro Site for Cooking and Travel Enthusiasts http://www.prweb.com/releases/cordon/cooking/prweb2615964.htm Le Cordon Bleu has launched its new micro site -- www.cordonbleu.edu/julieandjulia/ inspired by the movie -- Julie & Julia in theaters August 7th. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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