HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Toombas Jeans & Denim Wear announces this week their new line of no-gap-in-the-waist jeans and other denim clothing, sizes 0-24. Inspired by millions of curvaceous women who have gone unnoticed in the fashion world, the founders of Toombas Jeans & Denim set out to change women's negative self images by simply stating, "Love Your Curves."

"We should all love our inner essence no matter what we look like on the outside," Haja Scott, designer says. "And, the best way to love the 'inner you' is to start feeling good about the 'outer you'."

These clothes are designed to reinstate women's confidence and to make them like what they see when they look in the mirror. They are also designed to take women from day to night - from the workplace to the hottest place.

Women of all shapes and sizes continue to quest for that perfect pair of jeans. And for most, buying jeans without a huge gap in the waist is the biggest challenge. That's why Toombas has tackled the challenge and, according to their customers, have succeeded with flying colors.

Toombas has promised and delivered awesome fitting jeans that women are singing praises about. And being women, the Toombas designers know how important it is to please women and to make their clothing fit perfectly.

When the company's journey first began, not many retailers were targeting women with smaller waists, and wider hips and rear. Now, even those retailers who do provide alternatives simply do not have great options for the everyday woman.

Price is also a big factor, especially today when people are really watching their budgets. Toombas jeans are strategically priced so that women can have stylish, quality clothing without having to break the bank.

About Toombas Jeans & Denim Wear

In 2005, Haja Scott, designer, along with her two sisters, Zainab Ntaamah and Fatima Iscandri founded Toombas Jeans & Denim Wear. The first few years were devoted to research and development to create a top-notch brand accompanied by their original-sizing chart.

The primary motivation of the company is simple - to provide reasonably priced, high-quality fashions with a good fit. Toombas jeans provide comfort while accentuating hips, waist, and more importantly, curves. With a range of fashionable jeans, capris, shorts, skirts, denim tops and tees, Toombas is poised to become a major contender in the fashion world.

For more information on products, or to order online, visit: www.toombas.net. Products are also available at Toombas locations in Stafford and Pflugerville, Texas; a listing of new retailers will soon be added to the web site.

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+1-512-626-7764.

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HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Finding the right person to spend the rest of your life with is hard enough; asking her to marry you should be the easy part. But with a stalled economy making headlines every day, is it possible to find the perfect diamond ring if you're on a budget? With online jeweler Whiteflash.com, the answer is yes.

If you're thinking about asking your girlfriend to marry you with a diamond ring, you're in good company. IDEX Online Research estimates that 84 percent of all brides-to-be received a diamond engagement ring in 2006, up from 83 percent in the previous year. This number keeps rising for good reason: What would a proposal be without a dazzling diamond to make her eyes light up?

Regardless of what the economy looks like, grooms are sticking to the traditional advice about spending two to three months' salary on a diamond engagement ring. The average cost of rings has risen as salaries have increased: from $2,909 in 1995 to $4,146 in 2005, according to Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC). The reason? Unlike other investments, the economy doesn't take a toll on the value of a diamond. Stocks may rise and fall, but a diamond is forever.

No matter what the economy looks like, when guys find the woman of their dreams, they want to give her a diamond engagement ring. More grooms are discovering that the secret to finding a great ring on a budget is to shop on the Internet, where prices are transparent. Forrester Research reports that online jewelry sales reached $2 billion in 2003 and are expected to rise to $8 billion this year. That's because with premier online jewelry sites like Whiteflash.com, men can custom design a ring especially for their girlfriends-splurging on the characteristics that are important to them and saving money on the areas that aren't. It's a much better deal than simply choosing from a few high-priced options at a brick-and-mortar store.

A study by The Wedding Report suggests that style and cost are the driving factors behind ring selection. And when you shop online, you get a much better selection of inventory in your price range, whether that's $1,000 or $10,000. And at whiteflash.com, everything you see on the web site is in stock and ready to be shipped directly to your doorstep - for free.

So when you're ready to pop the question, remember that you really can purchase a ring that will take her breath away on any budget. Shop smart-shop online!

More information: www.Whiteflash.com.

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CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cameron McCandless, U.S. Marketing Director of FRED Distribution, Inc. announced this week that the popular book and public television character, Arthur, embarks on a mission to "go green" in a new award-winning children's board game - Arthur(TM) Saves the Planet, One Step at a Time.

And, the release of this new game coincides perfectly with National Games Week - November 16 to 29.

Arthur(TM) Saves the Planet aims to inspire children six years and older to take simple steps to care for the environment, in short, to go green. This environmentally-friendly board game has also won the Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine and is endorsed by PBS Kids.

This, the first Arthur board game ever produced, is fun and educational.

"We wanted to teach kids to be environmentally-conscious without them necessarily being aware of it," co-producer Rick Soued, President of FRED Distribution, says.

FRED Distribution developed the game with Sophisticated Games of Cambridge, England and author, Marc Brown, who penned the Arthur series 30 years ago.

In "Arthur Saves the Planet," Arthur, along with friends and family, work to address environmental issues that threaten his hometown of Elwood City. From littered beaches to endangered tree frogs and deforested parks to dripping faucets, the team has lots of work to do!

Players pick a character and collect colored-resource cards that represent time, expertise, friends, effort and advice. The players then solve the challenges with their resource cards and, in return, receive tree seeds to help restore Elwood City to its natural beauty.

Underscoring their best intentions for the environment, FRED Distribution and Sophisticated Games have produced Arthur(TM) Saves the Planet using 100 percent recycled-paper materials.

As reported on the educational web site and blog - Oxford Learning - "Games are an ideal tool for learning, promoting decision-making, anticipatory skills and risk-taking."

John Haskill, history teacher in Griswold, Conn., who sponsors a game club at his school, says, "Board games require children to strategize and develop a sense of consequences. There's some thinking ahead going into it; there aren't instantaneous decisions."

Today in the U.S., game playing among families and groups of friends is gaining in popularity. It's catching up with Europe where game playing has been a social and educational vehicle for decades. Game clubs are now commonplace at schools, and regular game nights, like gourmet dining and book clubs, have replaced somewhat nostalgic Bridge-playing nights.

So, when a mainstream, highly-recognizable figure such as Arthur takes aim at some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time - global warming and resource management - families with children will sit up and take notice. Together, they can learn new behaviors. They may learn to turn off the lights when they leave a room, or be inspired to plant a tree. And, during the process, they might just save the planet!

There are two sets of rules, for two to five players. The first set is designed for ages six and up and the second set is a cooperative set of rules for ages four and up; playing time is approximately 40 minutes.

Arthur(TM) Saves the Planet is available at EaglesGames.net, ShopPBS.org, funagain.com, and many other local toy and game stores.

For more information about Arthur(TM) Saves the Planet, One Step at a Time, visit: freddistribution.com/control/rcn?p=arthur.

All characters in this game were created by Marc Brown and are registered trademarks of Marc and Laurie Brown Inc. and are used under license by Sophisticated Games Ltd.All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETARecords.com, the fast growing online music social community and upcoming TV show, today announced the launch of the first known peer-to-peer community advertising technology internally tagged by the team as "DAAN" - Dynamic Affinity Advertising Network. DAAN (patent applied for) allows any BETA Records community user to select and drag up to three ad modules onto their profile page, launching a simple interface to promote and charge a cost per impression (CPM) rate based upon traffic and reputation stats provided by BETA to each respective user's profile page.

The placement of the ad unit is also unique in that the user can drag and position the empty ad unit anywhere in the profile page to make for a more desirable look and user experience. "At the end of the day, the user should decide what type of advertisement they want to appear on their profile page, where it goes, and the price per CPM, subsequently keeping up to 85% of the ad revenue. Our independent artists are creating massive digital brands and bringing their traffic to our community - they are entitled to decide what ads they have an affinity for and share in the profits," states Christian Honetschlaeger, President.

Using DAAN, any company or user can then locate the most popular profiles/people in the BETA community and request that their ad artwork be inserted into the module. Immediately, an alert is sent via email and internal messaging. Once the request is accepted, the ad unit is locked into place and goes live, paying out ad revenue in real time within hours to the host.

"DAAN is an incredible feature for us and we are excited to launch, test and license this new technology as a complete system for peer-to-peer advertising," said Rock Mutchler, CEO. "BETA's backbone eWallet system protects both the publisher of the ad unit and the advertiser by making payments in real time against their available 'BETA bucks,' allowing users to place a cap on their spend - once the money is gone the current ad dissolves and the next in the queue appears automatically."

After local testing is complete on www.BETARecords.com, DAAN should be available for 3rd party licensing in early 2009.

Media Contact:
Scott G, BETA Records, 818-223-8486, scott@betarecords.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his much-anticipated return to San Francisco, the legendary singer and character actor, Jim Bailey, will perform at the Herbst Theatre on December 20 in, "Jim Bailey as Judy Garland Live in Concert."

Accompanied by a full orchestra, Jim will perform Judy's Christmas classic, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" as well as other favorite hits including: "Over the Rainbow," "Get Happy," "You Made Me Love You," "The Trolley Song," "Swanee," "Rockabye," and "The Man that Got Away."

Jim had the pleasure of performing on stage with Judy in 1968, the year before she passed away. Judy witnessed a young Jim who was just starting out as a performer and she joined him on stage where they sang together. Bailey later went on to re-create Judy's mother-daughter concerts with Liza Minnelli.

After performing on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1970, Jim became a phenomenon. Operatically trained and acclaimed worldwide, he went on to appear on The Tonight Show, the Carol Burnett Show and numerous other variety shows that were popular during this era.

Jim also played Carnegie Hall (recorded and released) and had several runs at the London Palladium and the main showrooms in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He also performed for four American Presidents and The Queen of England, Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

In 1978, Jim performed at the Super Bowl and then at the Olympics' opening Ceremonies in 1984. He has had at least 60 guest starring roles on TV from "Here's Lucy" to "Ally McBeal."

Jim's performances have been reviewed in several international cities. The San Francisco Chronicle raved that the show was, "One of the most astonishing acts to ever trod the boards." The London Times noted that, "He defies disbelief." The New York Times said, "He is the supreme consummate performer." The Boston Globe stated, "He is an inspiration; the next best thing to Garland herself."

To view a classic performance, visit: www.youtube.com/judysanfrancisco.

Ticket prices range from $30 to $60 and are available by calling the City Box Office at: 415-392-4400, or on the web site at: www.cityboxoffice.com.

To Contact Jim Bailey, call Stephen Campbell at 661-222-7675 or e-mail: campbellmanagement@sbcglobal.net.

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Operation Blue Light: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies - A Memoir by Philip Chabot with Laurie Anne Blanchard

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The ideal Christmas gift for those intrigued by governmental conspiracy, "OPERATION BLUE LIGHT: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies" (Cherubim Publishing, September 2008, ISBN 978-0-9816024-0-0 $18.95 294 pages), is one of the most scintillating memoirs ever to be written. A true story of deception and subterfuge, it took Philip Chabot 40 years to tell us about his amazing experience, and it's now available through Amazon.com and www.philipchabot.com. Some book reviewers say it's hard to believe, but truth is often stranger than fiction. The fact is, Chabot was a vital player immersed in a fascinating American conspiracy.

Through mental technologies, the U.S. Government and the CIA shamefully exploited of a select group of people who had psychic abilities in order to covertly spy on other countries. This book reveals the government's never-ending fascination and involvement with "mental" technologies and their collusion with psychiatric types to master control of the human mind for their own purposes and schemes.

"OPERATION BLUE LIGHT: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies," is the story of the Pentagon's attempts to develop the perfect tool for espionage: psychic spies. These "spoken telepaths" were able to infiltrate any target, elude any form of security, and never risk a thing. For 40 years, the government selected civilian and military personnel for psychic ability, trained them, and put them to work, full-time, at taxpayers' expense, against real intelligence targets. Before now, the only information the public has received was about the work of remote viewers in the 1980's and 1990's. The actual beginning of the use of psychics has not been told until today.

Chabot's abilities were monitored then tested by U.S. Government agencies including the CIA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Council, the FBI, the National Security Agency, and maybe others. Most of this material is still officially classified or "conveniently missing." Chabot's story may explain why masses of CIA documents about the MKULTRA Mind Control project, including the material on Extra Sensory Perception, were destroyed in 1972 when Sid Gottleib and Richard Helms retired from the CIA.

In "OPERATION BLUE LIGHT: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies," Chabot finally leaves us his legacy and divulges his terrifying experiences as a Psychic Spy in the turbulent 1960's. This gripping story follows the path that lead a teenager from a small town in Indiana to become the focus of Worldwide covert attention. Chabot confronted the agencies that were trying to manipulate him, and in doing so, neutralized the Cold War threat they posed to his future. An unusual and compelling memoir, Chabot shows that the use of psychics started much earlier than previously revealed.

Traditional methods of gathering intelligence include using satellites, intercepting communications and recruiting agents. However, today top secret documents have emerged revealing that the Ministry of Defense ran a covert project to recruit psychic spies during the Cold War in the hope of tracking down people and items of interest to the government and the military.

Even more intriguing, according to Chabot, "The use of psychic spies may still be happening today. Most recently, by the 1990s, it was revealed that the Pentagon continued to employ a highly classified team of 'psychic spies,' who use a form of remote viewing to aid in the gathering of intelligence in foreign countries."

The author's frightening first-hand experience proves that the life of a psychic isn't as glamorous as it may seem. Even though Chabot discovered his abilities at a young age, the problems of having "the gift" greatly outweighed its benefits.

According to book reviewer Bryan Carey of Houston, Texas, "His accurate predictions gave others the creeps and it led many to be fearful of him and label him as unstable. Ultimately, it landed the author in a mental hospital...."

Why is Chabot telling his story? "Mostly I felt I owed it to 'the casualties of the cold war's psychic battlefields,' for whom this book is dedicated. I have gotten to a place where I don't care how unbelievable people find it. Also it needs to be told because it is unlike any other -- the accuracy and details of my 'spoken telepathy' I had was not like any published experience. So my story needs to be put on the record."

"I also chose to publish it because it is just a good story, and I believe you will enjoy reading it even if you are not among 42% that believe in telepathy. I hope that my book will be of value to those living with psychic abilities, as well as to those who have friends or relatives who have not understood them," Chabot explains.

Written in the first person, this story is lively and highly interesting to read -- it actually resembles a spy film as it involves suspense, mystery and a lot of action. The dialogue is vivid and the characters well crafted. It is a gripping story that can be read in one sitting. It is both entertaining and enlightening as it regards the secret agents' field. It caters to all those who love action and spy stories and those who like stories about people with psychic abilities.

"We recommend this book because of its personal and gripping story of a young man coming of age with a powerful and impressive gift. Its magnitude overwhelms him." -- The Bookshelf Reviews.

"This book flows like a stream of consciousness. It is personal, interesting and fast paced." -- D. McCue "Bigskeeter," Amazon Reviews.

You can now view Chabot's harrowing tale through 12 videos on YouTube by visiting www.philipchabot.com.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Nov. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JAF Industries, creator of the E-Cap designed to protect exposed PVC pipes in the home, announces the release of a new online game that educates homeowners about the perils of nature and allows them to combat these issues through its new video game - Homeowners' Revenge.

The online game followed in the footsteps of a successful animated video that was also designed to educate homeowners about how exposed PVC pipes can lead to expensive repairs.

"This new, interactive video game is designed to give tormented homeowners a creative outlet while educating them and encouraging them to have a good time," Kenneth J. Brown, president of JAF Industries, explains.

Brown conceptualized the online game after the release of the video was so well received.

One customer tried the video game and said, "You have created a great complement to your product with Home Owners' Revenge. It is not only a way to educate potential buyers on the E-Cap, but it also gives homeowners a chance to understand and eliminate pesky hazards; the game can be addictive."

Homeowners' Revenge is set in Sunnytowne, USA. It tests speed and hand-eye coordination and gives homeowners virtual revenge. There are three proficiency levels: easy, hard and insane. If the player misses a falling leaf or bird, he is penalized and the Plum-O-Medic delivers the bill.

The video game demonstrates to homeowners how their homes may be at risk. Since the 1980s, many homes have been built with at least three PVC plumbing or furnace vent pipes on their rooftops. These vents are exposed to the elements, but they are necessary to safely release harmful gases and exhaust from the furnace and sewer lines.

Squirrels, birds, and other small animals may drop in nesting materials, nuts, or other debris through the open PVC top. Wind and rain may also deliver unwanted raindrops and leaves into the home's pipelines. Once debris gets into the pipes, a plumber or HVAC contractor is often needed. This can be costly and inconvenient.

The E-Cap is perfect for heating, plumbing and radon vents. It does not restrict airflow, easily installs in minutes, and is less than $10.

To try Homeowners' Revenge, visit:
www.fitthewondercap.com/game.htm.

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SAINT LOUIS, Mo., Nov. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pre-teen and tween girls love wearing the hottest fashions expressing their unique style. If they can do it on a MySpace or Facebook page naturally they want to state their point of view in fashion, too. XpressIt Designs lets girls share what they want to say on colorful, fun belts perfect for jeans. It's the coolest new way for girls to make a statement without saying a word.

The XpressIt Designs belt is the brainchild of designer James Androuais. Androuais starts with a colorful, leather-like belt with eyelet holes all the way around and a silver tone buckle. Metallic grommets about the size of a penny called Twistonz affix through the holes around the belt with a quick twist spelling out messages. Fashion savvy girls can spell out their names or a unique message. They also can choose Twistonz with clever sayings like "BFF," "OMG," "Hot" and "I Hate Boys" to name a few. There are also Twistonz with adorable characters like "Flopsy" the bunny, "Lambo" a smiling sheep, "Pokey" the turtle, Shopping bag and more.

The belts are a little over an inch in width, just right to fit through most jean belt loops with ease. They are offered in girl-friendly colors including this season's hottest yellow, bright red, lime green, aqua blue, bubblegum pink and optic white. Currently the customizable belts can be purchased at http://www.xpressitdesigns.com

Androuais, age 22, says, "The trend is for girls to express themselves in many ways. Gone are the days of "don't speak unless spoken to" and that's healthy. I saw the crazy popularity of websites like MySpace and Facebook and how much girls love sharing their point of view, their thoughts and their feelings. I thought it would be great for girls, who are little fashionistas anyway, to have an age-appropriate way to express themselves that could be altered to reflect her mood and every time she gets dressed for school in the morning. XpressIt belts make a statement that's personal to every girl who wears one."

An unlikely fashion designer, St. Louis, MO based Androuais says, "I have a very detail-oriented mind. I first developed the idea of the Twistonz fastener. Then I thought it would be great to put it on a belt and make it for girls who care about expressing themselves. When the first samples of belts came in, I went to a couple of my neighbors who have daughters and showed them how it twists into place. They went nuts for the belts and liked the idea of wearing their name and a little symbol like a smiley face, an adorable puppy, or a cool saying. The belts have just taken off and I'm very excited with its success."

Androuais plans to make the belts available at retailers of girls' apparel nationwide. For now they are exclusively available online at www.xpressitdesigns.com. The no-nonsense site is clearly aimed at helping girls and their moms, grandmothers or anyone who might buy fashion for a girl, customize their belts with an array of Twistonz to satisfy young fashion divas.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altergate Publishing announced today that author Dee Dee Phelps's "Vinyl Highway" (ISBN: 978-1934321751) is a finalist in the National USA Book News Best Book Awards Autobiography category. Vinyl Highway goes on tour across the 1960's in this humorous chronicle of destiny and rock-and-roll, as 18-year old Mary transforms from shy college student to hit singer/songwriter, half the singing team Dick and Dee Dee, one of the most popular recording duos of the era.

The memoir contains never-before-told tales of singing with the Beach Boys, recording with the Rolling Stones and performing and touring with many 60's notable recording artists.

Dee Dee will read excerpts from her memoir at Barnes & Noble's Los Angeles Grove store on Sunday, November 9th at 2 p.m.

Ultimate Doo Wop Show
On Valentine's Day, February 14, 2009, Dee Dee and her partner, Michael Dunn, will perform as Dick and Dee Dee at the Ultimate Doo Wop Show held on stage at the Orange County Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m.

To see vintage videos of the act or information about Vinyl Highway, please visit www.dickanddeedee.com.

BOOK SUMMARY
Title: Vinyl Highway, Singing as Dick and Dee Dee
Author: Dee Dee Phelps
Category: Memoir-Narrative Non Fiction
ISBN: 978-1-934321-75-1
Publisher: Altergate Publishing
Price: $16.95 US

The book is also now available in Amazon Kindle format.

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TORONTO, Canada, Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iPod touch 2G owners now have their choices of fun, fashion and function to guard their beloved touch: the iSkin touch Vibes and iSkin touch Duo. The iSkin touch Vibes delivers the complete protective benefits of a durable soft case, adds an ultra-clear screen film and protective docking port insert, and wraps it up in a rich color finish lightly accented with a unique inner pattern that shimmers.

The result is everyday protection against everyday hazards in a fun, stylish and fashionably aware bodyguard. Also featuring an included adapter for the Apple Universal Dock, the iSkin touch Vibes is available in Reflex (blue), Blaze (red), Carbon (black), Rave (purple) and Pure (clear), and retails now at www.iskin.com for $29.99US.

Taking its design inspiration from the highly successful iSkin revo for iPhone, the iSkin touch Duo's premium quality silicone hugs the iPod touch 2G's subtle curves to help guard against everyday hazards such as impact, dirt, moisture and more, while built-in Microban(R)* antimicrobial protection helps inhibit the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria on the product. Surrounded by a specially-coated surface texture that feels secure and offers a confident, firm grip, the iSkin touch Duo arrives with optical clear-coated scratch resistant ViSOR screen guard, an anti-glare and anti-fingerprint screen film, and integrated docking port protection.

The iSkin touch Duo is available in four dual-tone color options: Diablo (red/black), NightHawk (expresso/black), Sonic (blue/black) and Ozone (frosted clear/black), and retails now at www.iskin.com for $34.99US.

For additional iSkin touch Vibes or iSkin touch Duo information, contact Kristian Ward, iSkin Marketing Manager at marketing@iSkin.com, or visit www.iSkin.com.

About iSkin Inc.

Home of the exceptionally popular and award-winning "iSkin" iPod fashion+protection package, iSkin Inc. designs and delivers an inspired line of accessories, enhancements and solutions for the thriving Digital Lifestyle marketplace. As a raving fan of everything cool in the world of Apple and beyond, iSkin gives its customers around the world an unmatched blend of design, technology, quality, fashion, selection and service.

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TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iSkin Inc. today introduced the iSkin Vibes and Duo: two fun, stylish protectors with an artistic flare for the iPod nano 4G. The iSkin Vibes features a soft and flexible glass-like finish reflecting one of seven original artistically-designed patterns, allowing the underlying iPod nano 4G's color to shine through and creating a truly unique style. It also offers all-around protection including integrated screen protection, full Click Wheel and docking port coverage.

The iSkin Vibes is offered in seven designer choices: Croc, Enchanted, Ivy, Orbitz, Tao, Argyle and Camouflage, and retails now at www.iskin.com for 24.99US.

The iSkin Duo for iPod nano 4G snugly wraps the device in a bulk-free layer of quality soft silicone, and fortifies it with Microban(R)* antimicrobial protection to help prevent odor and stain causing bacteria on the product**.

The iSkin Duo also features a scratch-resistant clear ViSOR, a Click Wheel protection film, and an attachable docking port insert. And because iSkin protection never comes at the cost of aesthetics, each iSkin Duo package -- Chill, Cruise and Groove -- arrives with three stylish skins.

Each day iPod nano 4G fans can simply choose the color option they wish to stylishly protect their valuable iPod nano 4G investment. The iSkin Duo retails now at iSkin.com for 34.99US.

As a bonus, customers can "band together" either the iSkin Vibes or iSkin Duo with the innovative iSkin Armband. Arriving with a silicone comfort zone and adjustable armband, the iSkin Armband lets customers easily insert/remove their iPod nano 4G from the armband bracket anytime they want - without first having to remove it from its safe iSkin Vibes or iSkin Duo bodyguard. The iSkin Armband retails now at iskin.com for 14.99US.

For additional iSkin Vibes, iSkin Duo or iSkin Armband information, contact Kristian Ward, iSkin Marketing Manager at marketing@iSkin.com, or visit www.iSkin.com.

About iSkin Inc.
Home of the exceptionally popular and award-winning "iSkin" iPod fashion+protection package, iSkin Inc. designs and delivers an inspired line of accessories, enhancements and solutions for the thriving Digital Lifestyle marketplace.

As a raving fan of everything cool in the world of Apple and beyond, iSkin gives its customers around the world an unmatched blend of design, technology, quality, fashion, selection and service.

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** Currently, MICROBAN protection is available with the "Cruise" and "Chill" iSkin Duo packs only.

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TORONTO, Canada, Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iSkin today introduced its all new fuze for iPhone 3G: a dual-layer body, screen and port protection package that skillfully blends function, form and style. iSkin once again raises the bar with its innovative dual-layer design that "fuses" together a soft inner-layer and a tough outer exterior.

The iSkin fuze flawlessly encapsulates the iPhone 3G's subtle dimensions and delivers superior protection against everyday hazards. The iSkin fuze features integrated touch-through screen protection, a built-in docking port protector, complete button coverage, accessible silence switch, and offers a transparent protective area for all iPhone sensors.

The iSkin fuze is offered in three sophisticated color combinations echoing those found in the automotive industry: Onyx (Gloss Black / Matte Black), Argent (Metallic Silver / Matte Black), and Magma (Metallic Red / Matte Black) and retails now at iSkin.com for $44.99.

Plus, for added convenience, iSkin fuze+iPhone 3G owners can pick up an iSkin revoClip 3G: a compact rotary belt clip that keeps iPhone 3G's and their owners safely, stylishly connected. Also functioning as an ideal stand for viewing videos, the revoClip 3G is available at iSkin.com and retails for $14.99.

For additional iSkin fuze or iSkin revoClip 3G information, contact Kristian Ward, iSkin Marketing Manager at marketing@iSkin.com, or visit www.iSkin.com.

About iSkin Inc.

Home of the exceptionally popular and award-winning "iSkin" iPod fashion+protection package, iSkin Inc. designs and delivers an inspired line of accessories, enhancements and solutions for the thriving Digital Lifestyle marketplace. As a raving fan of everything cool in the world of Apple and beyond, iSkin gives its customers around the world an unmatched blend of design, technology, quality, fashion, selection and service.

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Silver Star Convention Center to Host Top Artists

CHOCTAW, Miss., Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This winter Pearl River Resort will host an exciting music lineup at The Silver Star Convention Center with something for everyone's taste. Featured artists include KC & The Sunshine Band, Roberta Flack, Lorrie Morgan and Ronnie Milsap, George Jones, and the legendary Brenda Lee.

Following is a sampling of performances. All shows start at 8:00 p.m. and tickets range from $27-$37.

* KC & The Sunshine Band will perform their unique blend of disco and funk on November 14. The 1970s icons have produced more than a dozen albums and topped the charts with a long list of hits including "That's the Way I Like It," "I'm Your Boogie Man" and "Get Down Tonight." Lead singer Harry Wayne Casey has been going strong since reviving the band in the early 1990s.

* Roberta Flack will perform on November 29, 2008. With 1972's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song" in 1973, she became the first artist to win the Grammy for Record of the Year in two consecutive years, a feat matched only by U2 since then. Flack has produced 18 albums in all, including a live album released just this year.

* Lorrie Morgan and Ronnie Milsap will perform on December 6, 2008. Daughter of the Grand Ole Opry star George Morgan, Lorrie made her debut there at the age of 13. Her #1 hits include "Five Minutes," "What Part of No" and "I Didn't Know My Own Strength."

Blind since birth, country singer Ronnie Milsap received a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for the hit single "Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends" as well as for the album "Lost in the Fifties Tonight."

* George Jones will perform on December 13, 2008. Jones began singing and playing guitar on a radio station at the age of 16. Jones has produced 14 #1 hits including "Walk Through This World With Me," "The Grand Tour," "Still Doin' Time" and "I Always Get Lucky With You." He has won numerous awards including nine Male Vocalist of the Year awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992.

* Brenda Lee will perform on December 18, 2008. Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997 and to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, Lee began her career performing regularly on an Atlanta radio station at the age of seven. Between 1973 and 1975, she had six consecutive Top 10 hits and continued to inhabit the Top 10 on country charts through the '80s and '90s with "Tell Me What It's Like," "The Cowgirl and the Dandy" and "Broken Trust."

For more information and tickets please contact the Pearl River Resort by visiting www.pearlriverresort.com or call 1.866.44PEARL. Guests must be over 21 years old to attend.

About Pearl River Resort

Pearl River Resort, located in Choctaw, Mississippi, is the Southern United States' first comprehensive luxury gaming resort. The resort features the Silver Star and Golden Moon, two exciting hotel/casinos with nearly 4,500 slot machines, more than 100 table games, 1,074 hotel rooms, 16 restaurants, European spa facilities, shopping and live entertainment. Also featured is The Dancing Rabbit Golf Club with two championship golf courses and Geyser Falls Water Theme Park.

Pearl River Resort is a development of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, a federally recognized, self-governing tribe with approximately 9,600 members living on or near reservation land. For more information, go to www.pearlriverresort.com.

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Peaceful Solution, Peace Revolution, Take Back America event to be streamed live online at PrisonPlanet.com and Infowars.com

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Alex Jones Show announced today that Willie Nelson, Jimmie Vaughan, Jesse Ventura, and Alex Jones will all appear live at the Backyard Live Oak Amphitheater in Austin, TX, this Sunday October 26th, for the Peaceful Solution, Peace Revolution, Take Back America event, which will be streamed live on the Internet at PrisonPlanet.com and Infowars.com for free.

As well as a fantastic helping of live music from Willie Nelson, Jimmie Vaughan and others, Ventura and Jones will give speeches against the war.

The title for the event originates from a lyric from Willie Nelson's "Peaceful Solution" song.

The event will be video streamed live on Infowars.com and PrisonPlanet.com from 9 p.m. CDT onwards for free.

Both Willie Nelson and former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura have been vociferously outspoken in recent months against the 9/11 cover-up, the war in Iraq and the recent Wall Street bailout.

Nelson made headlines earlier this year after he told the Alex Jones Show he thought the twin towers were imploded like condemned Las Vegas casino buildings.

Ventura has been similarly forceful in his comments about the attacks throughout 2008, citing his training as a Basic Underwater Demolition Seal to call into question the freefall collapse of the towers and Building 7.

This will be the final concert for The Backyard Live Oak Amphitheater. They have provided their venue for the last 16 years in Austin, TX.

An internationally recognized and acclaimed journalist, Alex Jones is vehemently opposed to the war in Iraq and all future wars for empire and control. He has produced over 15 documentary films, including, Terrorstorm, (which reached number 7 on Amazon.com's bestseller list) an anti-war treatise extensively documenting how governments and the power elite have historically used false-flag terror operations as an excuse for wars and totalitarianism. Jones is considered the father of the 9/11 Truth Movement and is syndicated to over 80 stations across the country.

More information: www.PrisonPlanet.com and www.Infowars.com.

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MADISON, Wis., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the success of "Why Mommy is a Democrat" and "Why Daddy is a Democrat," author and political activist Jeremy Zilber announces the release of his third self-published children's book, "Mama Voted for Obama!" (ISBN: 978-0-9786688-2-2). With its Seuss-like use of repetition, rhythm, and rhyme, "Mama Voted for Obama" offers a whimsical celebration of Obama's historic presidential campaign while providing his supporters an entertaining way to let their kids know how they voted in 2008.

In 2005, while working as a professor of political science, Zilber wrote and self-published "Why Mommy is a Democrat." The book quickly became a favorite topic of bloggers and talk radio hosts - even Rush Limbaugh couldn't resist lampooning it on the air - and was later featured on CNN, MSNBC, and "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Sold primarily through Zilber's own website, LittleDemocrats.net, "Why Mommy is a Democrat" is now one of the most successful self-published children's books of all time, with approximately 30,000 copies sold.

"To be honest," admits Zilber, "I wasn't sure I'd sell 100 copies. But the response has been phenomenal. A lot of Democrats are obviously eager to find new ways to talk to their kids about politics, and I think that's great."

In 2007, Zilber wrote a sequel for Daddy Democrats, which he also sells through his website. "I believe it's a good idea for all parents to get their kids interested in politics at an early age," explains the life-long Democrat, "but of course I think it's especially important for progressive parents to make sure their kids know where they stand on the big issues of the day. Hopefully, my books make it a little easier."

Despite obvious similarities, "Mama Voted for Obama!" represents a bit of a departure from the first two books. Zilber worked with a new illustrator for this project, Greg Bonnell, of Columbus, Ohio, whose playful images complement the book's lighter, cheerful, and less overtly political tone. "She didn't vote for a llama, Mama voted for Obama!" exclaims one page. "She didn't vote for an iguana or piranha, Mama voted for Obama!"

In addition to encouraging progressive parents to share their political beliefs with their kids, Zilber is supporting progressive causes by donating a percentage of his profits to Democratic candidates and left-leaning organizations. He also offers significant discounts to organizations wanting to use his books as fundraising items.

While some critics express concern that political children's books will further polarize an already polarized nation, Zilber disagrees. "My books aren't attacks on Republicans, they're a celebration of Democrats, progressivism, and Barack Obama. Telling your kids you voted for Obama or explaining why you support the Democratic Party won't cause them to hate anyone. Whether we like it or not, our kids are constantly bombarded with negative messages about politicians and political parties, and those messages need to be balanced with positive ones. Parents need to make sure their kids know what they're for, not just what they're against."

For more information, or to schedule an interview with the author, please contact Jeremy Zilber at jzilber@littledemocrats.net or 608-238-1848.

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Title: "Mama Voted for Obama!"
Author: Jeremy Zilber
Illustrator: Greg Bonnell
ISBN: 978-0-9786688-2-2
Publisher: Jeremy Zilber (self-published)
Publication date: September, 2008
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Trim: 7" x 9"

More information online: www.LittleDemocrats.net.

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