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Real estate company merges the best of three worlds; contracting models to sell mansions, creating the first ever “Models Realty” with a live reality show, then “Models Realty” shares that love with a different charity in each episode.

SHELTON, CT--(AudioBookCase.com. – November 18, 2009) – AudioBookCase Audiobook Publishers is pleased to announce the launch of the publisher's official Facebook Fan Page.

Ireland's acclaimed storyteller and author Rab Swannock Fulton released audio book "Dark Tales" on Gey Gallus; $5.00 (USD) for download, 1 hr, 22 min of short stories of terror, lust and betrayal.

Upstart website puts White House life in perspective by revealing the “outside story” of what happens when President Obama walks his dog. Draw the Dog features one dog cartoon per day, each one inspired by a real dog.

Hampton Inn and Suites Manchester, a leader among Manchester, CT hotels, features a Romantic Package offering guests a Connecticut getaway with Hampton accommodations at a great value.

RSRT announced today the creation of a Professional Advisory Council. The Trust is pleased to welcome James Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO of Fox, Ann Gianopulos, Jonathan Epstein, Stephen Levit, Doris Tulcin, and Lord Christopher Wellesley.

WALK ON WATER! Benefit 2009 and the GREENWICH HARBOR YACHT SHOWCASE will be held at The Delamar Hotel in Greenwich, Conn., on Friday, October 2, Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4.

Grand opening party of the 20th location of Boston-based retailer Second Time Around in Westport, CT, hosted by Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen of The Real Housewives of New York City

Join Wendy Victor, author of The Luminous Heartbeat on Thursday, September 17 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library for a reading, signing and reception

Fanzter, Inc. has been chosen by the Connecticut Technology Council as a 2009 Company to Watch as part of the Third Annual Cantor Colburn / CAAT Innovation Pipeline Awards

Author Frank Delaney will be at the Oliver Wolcott Library on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Her fans have missed her so much over the decades but now, they can be rest assured that she's back and hopefully for good.

Mark Twain played by Alan Kitty will be at the Oliver Wolcott Library on August 20 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. for a live theatrical performance

AudioBookCase Audiobook Publishers is pleased to announce the release of the Robert Louis Stevenson Classic, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" read by Wayne June

New Kid-Friendly Cooking Show seeking sponsors

The Oliver Wolcott Library launched their first Teen Summer Reading Program. The program features both a reading challenge component as well as events scheduled every Wednesday evening in the month of July.

Author Melissa Crandall to sign books and speak with fans at Navy Submarine Base.

Mustache, Inc.’s Jon Maddox joins Connecticut startup as Vice President, Technology and Product Development

Driv4 launches first, dedicated automotive video sharing site on the web.

The Oliver Wolcott Library’s innovative blog is now averaging 188 visits per day or approximately 1,300 visits each week!

Millvina Dean dies at 97, and tributes are paid to the Titanic survivor. But Seniors who were part of history are dying and taking their stories with them. Recording these stories are a priority as oral histories vanish with passing of generations.

Pamela Keogh, author of What Would Audrey Do? will be at the Oliver Wolcott Library on Thursday June 11 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. for a book talk, signing and reception

Ross Riskin is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Orange, Conn. His music consists of charming acoustic melodies and soothing vocals that are sure to put the listener into a state of total relaxation.

Kingz Nation/Amalgam Digital Inc. set to release new mix-tape and pre-debut album of who Nas cosigns as the Future of Hip-Hop.

ExpThe.tv -- a Nedgam Production -- is a children's modeling and talent search that will be held on May 7th in Stamford, Connecticut. It has been endorsed by actress Malese Jow.

Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center presents “Summer Drumming Workshop” with John Marshall on Saturday, July 18th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Susan Iadone and the Recorder Workshop faculty will give a benefit performance Medieval Recorder music in honor of the 60th anniversary of Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center on Thursday, June 18th from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

Fanzter, Inc., the company behind the celebrity style and product discovery platform Coolspotters (www.coolspotters.com), has reached an agreement with Newsweek to power an “Obamastyle” content module on Newsweek.com.

Teams of 10 will gather to compete against each other answering questions about current events, famous faces, geography, history and places in the news, sports, etc. It’s DINNER-- A LIVE AUCTION -- PRIZES! with David Smith as Game Master!

Local actors from Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield will perform staged readings of classic old-time radio shows The Maltese Falcon and The Shadow.

Super Bowl XLIII Tickets Available At Discount Prices

The lead single “Hope I Make It” is a new sound for Klock Werk Ent. It is generating overwhelming favorable responses and reviews.

The finest in Real Hip Hop is coming to Utah and Colorado this January 2009! The Hip Hop Icon Guru along with NYC’s brightest producer, Solar are set to bring their internationally acclaimed live show to “The Mountains” this January!

Contact PPI Global Company located in South Windsor, CT 06074. Find ownership information for Justin Calabrese, the owner and founder of PPI Global Company

2008 -- “09 Colorado - Utah Tour” feat: The Legendary Guru with Solar and the 7 Grand Players

Some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment are stepping up for Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project's Hulaween Auction; lending their names and their time to help raise funds and awareness for her Foundation.

WebbyShop, the leading magic microphone retailer on the web is delighted to say the arrival of Enter-Tech's newest magic sing microphone, the Magic Sing ET-18000. The Magic Sing ET-18000 is offered at a very reasonable price.

The Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association gears up to participate in the Big E, Sept. 12-28. Sixty-two authors will be on hand to discuss writing with visitors, and autograph books. Mark Twain will appear Sept. 17, Connecticut Day.

Native American Festival in Ridgefield, Conn., to feature traditional music, food, dance and art.

Connecticut Based BKS Music Group Announces Label Initiatives and New Roster

Profile, director Hans Hartman’s cautionary post-9/11 film about how anyone can become a target of profiling and terrorist suspicion.

This press release is intended to announce and commemorate the halfway point of the "session-a-day" project and its goals, as laid out by the contributors to the Laptop Sessions music blog.

Charitybuzz, an online charity auction site, is now offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences ranging from VIP concert tickets, celebrity meet and greets to vintage hand-painted posters. Proceeds from the auction will benefit LIFEbeat.

Village creek visions: celebrated artist joe lasker presents his first one-man, connecticut show

After watching the surveillance video of the guy trapped in a New York city elevator for 41 hours straight, WKSS-FM / Hartford morning show “Courtney & KISS In The Morning” decided to have Jeff live in an elevator for 42 hours straight

Griddly Games is keeping hockey fans in the game between periods and off-days as the NHL playoffs get underway. Griddly Games brings the thrills and chills of ice-action into living rooms with its Griddly Headz Hockey game.

AudioBookCase Audiobook Publishers announces launch of website and first release: “Into That Darkness Peering: Nightmarish Tales of the Macabre by Edgar Allan Poe – Volume One”, read by Wayne June.

BabyBox Features New Spring Collection for Luxury Baby Items

COLLINSVILLE, CT - Fanzter, Inc., a new media company has closed its first round of financing from Richard Barton (Expedia founder, Zillow.com CEO), and Seattle-based venture capital firms Second Avenue Partners and Curious Office Partners.

This Yuletide Season, WebbyShop offers yet another treat for the music-loving public as the company launches its BIG Holiday Sale. With this promo, customers can avail of huge discounts on a wide array of Enter Tech Magic Sing products.