Wednesday, September 10, 2008

U2's The Edge Presents Peter Gabriel With Human Rights Award

New Amnesty International Small Places Tour Launched

LONDON, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amnesty International's new Ambassador of Conscience honoree, Peter Gabriel, and former recipient, U2's The Edge, attended the launch of the organization's Small Places Tour today in London. The event, held at the Hard Rock Cafe, outlined a preliminary list of 545 Small Places concerts (that could grow in excess of 1000
events) in 50 countries.

The Small Places Tour is Amnesty International's most ambitious global music and human rights project since the Human Rights Now! Tour in 1988; it will feature hundreds of concerts and events around the globe between September 10th and December 10th (Human Rights Day).

The tour marks the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights (UDHR).

Inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt's famous "small places" speech in 1958, musicians are being asked to raise their voices in song and action in support of Amnesty International's UDHR 60 plans which focus on making the promise of universal, indivisible human rights a reality for all.

The organizers took great pains to develop a project that would be both human rights conscious as well as environmentally friendly. The Small Places Tour is unique in that artists worldwide can participate to raise funds and awareness by performing benefit concerts, tabling, offering
premium-seating packages, or auctioning off meet and greets and other unique fan experiences during their regularly scheduled touring cycle.

"The Small Places Tour will reach more people than the Conspiracy of Hope, Human Rights Now! and UDHR 50 concerts combined," said Art For Amnesty's Bill Shipsey. "This shows how alive and vibrant the cause of human rights still is to artists and their fans. The Declaration may be 60 years old, but it is still inspiring the next generation of activists to get involved."

The launch came after Peter Gabriel was recognized as AI's 2008 Ambassador of Conscience for his tireless work for human rights. Accepting the award previously held by Nelson Mandela, Vaclav Havel, Mary Robinson and U2, Gabriel said: "It was through the tours for Amnesty International that I first met many people around the world engaged in human rights work.
It was these people and their extraordinary stories of suffering and courage that I found impossible to walk away from, so the Ambassador of Conscience Award means a great deal to me.

"I hope that the Small Places Tour on the 60th anniversary of the UDHR will really help to reinforce and underpin this extraordinary document that has been crucial to the lives of so many citizens of the world, and to be a similar source of inspiration to all those who take part." Gabriel was presented the award by The Edge.

For information on the Ambassador of Conscience Award, go to
http://www.artforamnesty.org/aoc.

For information about the Small Places Tour, go to http://www.myspace.com/smallplacestour.

Laugh 'til You Cry! Wanda Sykes At Spotlight 29 Casino





COACHELLA, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to laugh 'til
your funny bone hurts when comedian Wanda Sykes takes over the microphone
at Spotlight 29 Casino on October 18. The Emmy-winner has been called one
of the funniest stand-up comics, and Entertainment Weekly calls her one of
the "25 Funniest People in America." Sykes is starring along with special
guest Keith Robinson.

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Sykes first began working in stand up in 1987, and since then has had a
successful career as a comic, a writer and an actor. In addition to her TV
work, including "The New Adventures of Old Christine," she has appeared in
more than a dozen movies, including "Evan Almighty," "Monster-in-Law" and
"My Super Ex-Girlfriend," and has been heard in such animated features as
"Barnyard" and "Over the Hedge."

She has been nominated as a performer and writer for three Emmys and
won as a writer in 1999. In 2001, she won the American Comedy Award for
Outstanding Female Stand-up Comic.

Her standup act is as timely as it is hilarious. Famously outspoken on
just about every topic, Sykes recently said, "If you don't believe in
same-sex marriage, then don't marry someone of the same sex!"

This concert is rated R, which is not at all unusual for Skyes. In
fact, in August 2006, she told Entertainment Weekly, "People ask me to
leave a phone message for their boyfriend and curse them out. I'm like,
'Get the f--- out of here, what's wrong with you? I'm not doing that.' And
even then, they go, 'Ha-ha! She told me to get the f--- outta here, she's
so funny!' I can't win."

This is a return visit to the Palm Springs area for Sykes. Her 2004
trip was called one of the five most memorable of the year by the Desert
Sun newspaper. It could have been her act or her riding a Cessna down a
downtown street that made it memorable. Either way, Sykes firmly
established herself as a must-see performer in the Coachella Valley.

Tickets for Wanda Sykes and special guest Keith Robinson are $55 and
$45 and are available now at Spotlight29.com, at the Spotlight 29 Casino
Gift Shop or by calling Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737. Show time is 8 p.m.
R Rated: Content May Not Be Suitable for all audiences. Must be 18 Years
and accompanied by Adult 21+.

Put the spotlight on fun at Spotlight 29 Casino, the Coachella Valley's
most exciting place to play. Spotlight 29 Casino is a business venture of
the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. Turn it on at
http://www.Spotlight29.com.


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LANCE ARMSTRONG GOES GREEN!!!

'Drink Clean & Go Green' with Lance Armstrong and CLEAR2O(R) Brand


Applica Consumer Products, Inc. Partners with Lance Armstrong to
Promote

Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Bottled Water

MIRAMAR, Fla., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Applica Consumer Products,
Inc., marketer and distributor of a wide range of small appliances for the
home, today announced a partnership with seven-time Tour de France winner
and environmental activist Lance Armstrong. The partnership will promote
eco-friendly alternatives to bottled water through Applica's CLEAR2O(R)
water filtration brand.

The partnership aims at reaching environmentally-conscious consumers
looking for green alternatives to every day products, with Armstrong
appearing in TV commercials on CNN, Lifetime, and Oxygen. In addition to
the advertising, he will play a significant role in the development of new,
breakthrough CLEAR2O(R) products as well as in viral marketing initiatives.
Armstrong will also have a strong presence on the website for the
CLEAR2O(R) product line, where he will provide tips on living a greener
lifestyle.

About Applica

Based in Miramar, Florida, Applica is a marketer and distributor of a
broad range of small household appliances. Applica offers quality kitchen
and home products, including well-known and tenured company-owned brand
names such as George Foreman(R) Juiceman(R), LitterMaid(R), Clear2O(R)
InfraWave(R), Breadman(R), Russell Hobbs(R) and Toastmaster(R), and
licensed brand names, such as Farberware(R) and Black & Decker(R), the
leading brand in small kitchen appliances.

Applica's customers include mass merchandisers, specialty retailers and
appliance distributors. Applica, with its line of Black & Decker(R),
Farberware(R) and George Foreman(R) branded products, holds a No. 1 market
position in several product categories, including toaster ovens, and
contact grills.

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9th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Nominations!

9th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Nominations Spotlight Established Artists As Well As Emerging Talent



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CAFE TACVBA LEADS WITH SIX NOMINATIONS
JUANES AND GUSTAVO SANTAOLALLA GARNER FIVE NODS EACH
ANDRES CALAMARO, KANY GARCIA AND JULIETA VENEGAS RECEIVE FOUR NOMINATIONS; GLORIA ESTEFAN, VICTOR MANUELLE, SORAYA MORAES, XIMENA SARINANA, AND JOAN SEBASTIAN AMONG THOSE WHO HAVE THREE NOMINATIONS
PEPE AGUILAR, MARIA BETHANIA, ANDREA BOCELLI, TEGO CALDERON, DADDY YANKEE, PLACIDO DOMINGO, JOSE FELICIANO, VICENTE FERNANDEZ, FLEX, GILBERTO GIL, ALEJANDRA GUZMAN, LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE, GIAN MARCO, MANU CHAO, SERGIO MENDES, MOLOTOV, EDNITA NAZARIO, LAURA PAUSINI, MARIA RITA, OLGA TANON, TITO EL BAMBINO, CAETANO VELOSO, AND WISIN Y YANDEL ALSO AMONG THOSE NOMINATED...


9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Airs Nov. 13 on Univision Network Live From
Toyota Center in Houston

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards nominations were announced today at a press conference attended by national and international media at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. Artists reading nominations this morning included Buika, Lila Downs, Flex, Kany Garcia, Esai Morales, Gustavo Santaolalla, and Ximena Sarinana. In a year that recognized an array of artists and creative professionals across numerous styles, the nominations celebrate and spotlight a unique mix of established and emerging artists. The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, set for Nov. 13 at Toyota Center in Houston, will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).

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The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature 49 categories and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted on the Internet by Univision Online (the official online partner of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at latingrammy.univision.com. For more information, a complete list
of nominees, and media credentialing instructions, please visit http://www.grammy.com/.

Tickets to the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be on sale starting Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. CT, and may be purchased at select Houston area Randall's locations, via phone by dialing 1.866.4HOUTIX (1.866.446.8849), or via the Internet at http://www.toyotacentertix.com. Tickets will be available at the Toyota Center box office beginning Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. CT.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit
http://www.grammy.com.

CiCi Pizza Continues Expansion!

Positioned as Number One in the Pizza Industry, CiCi's Pizza Continues Expansion


CiCi's Pizza Ranks within Top Five in Franchise Business Review Survey

COPPELL, Texas, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- CiCi's Pizza ranked fourth in
franchise satisfaction within the QSR segment and first in the pizza
industry, according to a comprehensive study recently conducted by
Franchise Business Review. More than 2,500 franchisees were surveyed from
over fifty of today's leading QSR franchise brands.

"The QSR segment is one of the most competitive and popular in all of
franchising. In a year where CiCi's will realize coast to coast expansion,
we are proud to once again be highly rated by our franchisees and
recognized by Franchise Business Review," said Craig Moore, CEO and
president of CiCi's Pizza. "We have created a successful and very
satisfying investment opportunity for franchisees through our quality
product, unbelievable value and superior guest experience."

Founded in 1985, CiCi's Pizza is a family-oriented restaurant serving
guests fresh pizza, pasta, salad and dessert, all you want for five bucks
and change. CiCi's mission then and now is to exceed each guest's
expectation in food, service and cleanliness at an affordable price. Since
opening its first restaurant in Plano, Texas, CiCi's has grown to around
650 restaurants in 30 states.

Industry professionals have taken notice of CiCi's Pizza's continuous
growth and success. Recently, Franchising Business Review ranked CiCi's
fourth as a top quick service restaurant choice in franchising and first in
the pizza industry. Nation's Restaurant News has ranked CiCi's number one
for sales and unit growth in the pizza chain category for the past three
years. In its recent 2007 ranking, Entrepreneur magazine designated CiCi's
as the top brand in the Italian restaurant franchise category.
StartupJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal's guide for entrepreneurs,
ranked CiCi's as one of the top 25 highest-performing brands in the nation
and Franchise Today placed the company in the top 200 of all franchise
concepts. Other honors include "Best in Value" award among national pizza
chains in Restaurants and Institutions magazine's 2006 Consumers' Choice
Report and "Best Customer Service" from Corporate Research International in
2007, 2006 and 2005. For more information, visit http://www.cicispizza.com.

Speedway Children's Charities at IndyCar Weekend!

More Than $17,000 Raised for Speedway Children's Charities at IndyCar Weekend


SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2008) - Two events hosted by the Sonoma Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities raised more than $17,000 for Sonoma County youth groups, Aug. 22-24. The fundraisers were held as part of the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County at Infineon Raceway.

The IndyCar Series Charity Auction, which was held on Sunday morning, generated $6,985 for Speedway Children's Charities, the charitable arm of Infineon Raceway. All proceeds will be distributed to qualified youth groups in Sonoma County.

More than 20 items were featured in the auction, including the chance to ride with 17 different drivers during driver introductions. Top sellers included a Helio Castroneves signed poster ($700), the Helio Castroneves Dream Package ($675) and the Danica Patrick Dream Package ($675). The dream packages included a lap with each of the drivers, as well as an all-access pass to watch pre-race ceremonies and driver introductions prior to the drop of the green flag.

In addition to the charity auction, the Children's Champion's IndyCar Grand Prix Fiesta generated $10,100 for Speedway Children's Charities. The banquet, which was held at B.R. Cohn Winery in Glen Ellen on Friday night, featured IndyCar® Series drivers Enrique Bernoldi and Jaime Camara and Grand-Am Series drivers Memo Gidley and Brad Jaeger, as well as a three-course dinner.

The Sonoma Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities has raised more than $2.6 million for Sonoma County youth organizations since 2002. For more information on the Sonoma chapter, visit www.infineonraceway.com or call 800-870-RACE.


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Designer Jeans!!! Justin Timberlake Takes on Another Industry!

WWW.WILLIAMRAST.COM


Enlisting the assistance of industry pros, some of the biggest names in showbiz conceived and designed a line of clothing inspired by their home town of Memphis, Tennessee. With a design team headed up by the best of the best, they have created a line which includes designer jeans, graphic T-Shirts, sweaters, outerwear, and more.

“We said that if we could do it our way, in a way that¹s authentic, we'd do it,” says Justin Timberlake.

They did just that. The result is more than a nice pair of jeans, and a fancy shirt. William Rast is a lifestyle brand that defines American fashion. It overlaps the gap between casual comfort and cosmopolitan cool.

And check out the clip!

William Rast - Trailer




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ATLANTA HAS ANOTHER HOT SPOT!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

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Carnivo XO presents ‘VIBRANT’ at Atlanta’s NEWEST Hot Spot!

Atlanta, GA – September 4, 2008
VIBRANT is an adjective that means
moving to and from, energetic, stimulating and lively.

Carnivo XO (www.carnivoxo.com) an EXCLUSIVE blend of award-winning Menuet XO Cognac, silky smooth French Vodka and luscious tropical fruit juices is presenting a ‘VIBRANT’ evening full of Sounds, Lights and Faces!

VIBRANT will give the define meaning of a true luxury party.

VIBRANT will take place at Atlanta’s NEWEST special event venue
595 North Lounge (www.595north.com).

VIBRANT is a private event, in association with Dipset South week, that will be an evening of unadulterated entertainment, LIVE Music, DJ J Free of Hittmenn DJ’s, SPECIAL Live Performances, several confirmed celebrity guest and of course Carnivo XO.

VIBRANT
Date: Tuesday September 16, 2008
Time: 9 pm – until
Location: 595 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

To RSVP for VIBRANT please send your request to
VibrantTuesday@gmail.com or click on the below flyer.

Media Credentials: Contact EntertainCorp at info@entertaincorp.com

Red Carpet arrivals: Contact Sasha Adams at sadams@entertaincorp.com

Sponsorship: Limited sponsorship levels are still available for this event.
Contact EntertainCorp at 404.429.2762.

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About Carnivo XO

Carnivo XO is an exclusive blend of award-winning Menuet XO cognac, silky smooth French vodka, and luscious tropical fruit juices. The exquisite cognac in Carnivo XO comes from the Grand Champagne region of France, made with the Ugni Blanc grapes, double distilled and aged to perfection. Every ingredient works in harmony to create this delicious drink.

About 595 North

Situated just minutes from the heart of downtown at the intersection of
North Ave. & Northside Drive, is the premier, Performance & Dance venue of Metro Atlanta, 595 NORTH Event Venue & Lounge.

Our Goal is to remain unique, & set ourselves apart,
through superior service & warm and inviting atmosphere of the space.

We provide our quests with a variety of entertainment from live performances & themed dance nights, to special event video display presentations and much more. A unique tapas menu and warm atmosphere create a sense of belonging for locals and tourists alike.

Celebrity Power Magazine Interviews Rev. Run and Justine Simmons

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On August 21, 2008 The Legendary Reverend Run and wife Justine Simmons partnered with Kool-Aid and Kaboom in a joint effort to give back to the community. Their mission is to complete twenty-four playgrounds across the country by 2008.

One of their many stops took place in Atlanta, GA at the Edgewood Court apartments. The power couple was greeted with enthusiastic volunteers, young children, seniors of the community and representatives from Kool-Aid & Kaboom.

The playground’s construction began from the morning hours until mid afternoon. The playground was filled with brightly colored sliding boards, color coordinated work- benches, murals of the United States and freshly laid mulch for “safe landings”. The children of Design Day Events created the playground’s layout and design.

When asked in an interview with Aquarius Williams of Q-Talks TV “What inspired the desire to partner with Kool-Aid and Kaboom in their initiative to supply the youth with playgrounds” The Simmons responded with “ They saw Run’s House with all the kids and said, they’ll be perfect to build parks; so they called us and they were right. We signed up and got to see the community building parks.”

Reverend Run and Justine Simmons have reminded America the core values of a healthy and strong family. They are teaching and leading by example. One can view the Simmons household on their hit reality show “Run’s House” airing on MTV at various times or read their book “Take Back Your Family”… A Challenge to America’s Parents!