| Maxim magazine publisher to explore sale
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dennis Publishing Inc., publisher of "lad magazine" Maxim, said it was exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale, as the number of readers of men's magazines falls. The company hired media bankers Allen & Co. as its exclusive financial adviser. Dennis, which also owns lad magazine Stuff and music magazine Blender, is credited with resuscitating the men's magazine sector with publications featuring glossy spreads of scantily clad women. Maxim, launched in the mid-nineties in the United Kingdom, made its U.S. debut in 1997. Felix Dennis, the company's outspoken and colorful billionaire owner, has been cast by the media as a modern Hugh Hefner, founder of adult entertainment magazine Playboy Enterprises Inc..
Black awakens to fire bullets
ANGRY Bullets guard Stephen Black awoke from his playoff slumber last night to inspire Brisbane to a thrilling 98-95 win over Melbourne. It gives the Bullets a 1-0 lead in the National Basketball League grand final series.Black responded to the pre-game challenge from former teammate Derek Rucker to lift after his quiet semi-final performances against Sydney, hitting a game-high 24 points and dishing out five assists in front of 7291 screaming fans at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The victory, Brisbane's 21st is succession, has put the Bullets in the box seat to claim their first championship in 20 years. "I've been real mad for the last couple of days, mainly because I played poorly (against the Kings)," said Black, who contributed only 13 points in Brisbane's two-game semi-final sweep.
Fans snatch up pricey tickets to catch Korean pop star Rain in City
Over 70 per cent of the tickets for Korean pop star Rains concerts in HCM City on March 10-11 have been snapped up already with local newspapers describing it as unprecedented. The 4,000 best seats, each of them priced at VND2.5 million (US$156), were sold out by last week. Organisers of Rains shows, Viet Nams D&D Advertising Company and Koreas Enterone Entertainment Company, decided early this week to increase the number of tickets for each show from 20,000 to 24,000. Rain, also known as Bi, will perform as part of his Rain World Tour 06-07 and his foreign fans have bought some of the most expensive tickets. Over 1,000 Japanese fans have even booked rooms at the New World Hotel where Rain will check in on March 7. The superstar, one of the best-known male singers in Asia, will sing 19 Korean and English pop songs at each concert on what will be his second tour of Viet Nam.
Smart but affordable
The term Smart Home can conjure up the image of a top premiership footballer and his current WAG blasting music and movies throughout their country pile, whilst operating their lighting, heating and even their curtains at the push of a button. That's just one end of Smart Home technology spectrum, however visitors to the T3 Smart Home Show at the NEC from March 22 – 25 can see an array of products to suit every pocket. Here are some of the products which can be snapped up at the show which wont break the bank.
UNDER £100
The BT Home Monitoring solution is a self-install security system which allows you to monitor your home when you are away, as well as automatically notifying you of alerts by telephone, SMS text message and email. Winner of the 2003 British Security Excellence Awards for Best Innovation, the BT Home Monitor kit is available for around £85 and available from Intamac Systems
UNDER £200
2techvisuals has a digital picture frame for £150 which enables you to create your very own digital art gallery.
Myrtle Beach Golf Retailer, Martin's PGA TOUR Superstore, Hosts ...
The public is invited to attend and see the changes and technological innovations that have been made to the store. In addition to having two simulators, the store is now equipped with six hitting bays that feature 27-inch flat screen flight scope monitors to provide a detailed readout of each shot. A new short game improvement area features a 1300-square foot putting green, indoor chipping area and a real sand trap. The practice area will be available to golfers who want to test their short game skills clubs, as well as for use during lessons with one of the store's professional instructors.
Martin's North Myrtle Beach location now features a huge assortment of home décor in a new and expanded home entertainment department. Shoppers have access to a wide assortment of golf specialty furniture that is ideal for the home office, den or condo.
RMD Entertainment Grp Co-Produces Obama '08 Special
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/02/07 -- RMD Entertainment Group (PINKSHEETS: RMDN) announced today that the Company has co-produced an exclusive 30-minute TV Special Event "Obama '08." RMD Entertainment Group, in association with Mechanismo Corporation, captured an exclusive one on one interview with Presidential hopeful Barack Obama and also shot other exclusive content and voter feedback this past weekend in Cleveland, OH. The interview was conducted by Jamie Sevier, host of the show "Hip Hop 2 Night with Jay Miller." "OBAMA '08" will be edited into a 30-minute production. Giorgio Costonis, CEO of RMD Entertainment Grp & RHNMedia (Nevada) (PINKSHEETS: RHNA), commented, "Mr. Barack Obama is a unique individual that exhorts a fresh energetic perspective and drive in today's political landscape.
The Welcome to America Project to hold its first-ever fundraising ...
The Welcome to America Project will host "The Prom," its first annual fundraising event, on Saturday, April 21st, 2007 at the parish hall of St. Maria Goretti Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event will be a night of dancing to fantastic 70s and 80s music, with multiple raffle prizes, a cash bar, and free food and entertainment. All proceeds will be used to furnish the homes of refugee families, newly resettled to the Phoenix area by the U.N. from war-torn and oppressed regions around the world. Scottsdale, AZ (PRWeb) March 3, 2007 -- The Welcome to America Project will host "The Prom," its first annual fundraising event, on Saturday, April 21st, 2007 at the parish hall of St. Maria Goretti Church in Scottsdale. The event will be a night of dancing to fantastic 70s and 80s music, with multiple raffle prizes, a cash bar, and free food and entertainment.
Gaylord, Music City Center reps tell lawmakers they’re united
Representatives from Gaylord Entertainment and the Music City Center Coalition both stressed their cohesion in backing each other's convention center plans Thursday to an important group of state lawmakers.
At a meeting Thursday with legislators from Davidson County — many of which are trying to juggle the competing interests of both parties — supporters of both planned convention centers pitched the bills necessary to fund the projects.
The Music City Center Coalition wants to build a $455 million convention center downtown.
Gaylord has plans to build a $400 million expansion to its existing Opryland Resort and Convention Center complex, including adding more convention space and a stand-alone hotel.
Ralph Schultz, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce's president and CEO and a main proponent of a new downtown convention center, said both proposed facilities are “so important to each other in harmony" because they cater to two different marketplaces.
Eros inks five year deal Sony
MUMBAI: Eros International has inked an exclusive deal for a package of its films to be broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television. According to sources in the industry, Sony has acquired the rights of 16 films for Rs 850 million (Rs 85 crores). The deal comprises Salaam-E-Ishq and Lage Raho Munnabhai as well as some upcoming releases like Namastey London. Sony will have the exclusive global satellite broadcasting rights to the original version of these titles for a period of five years. The other films are as follows: Eklavya - The Royal Guard, Partner, No Smoking, Cheeni Cum, Mahatma Versus Gandhi, Provoked (Hindi), Nanhe Jaisalmer, Buddha Mar Gaya, Chess - A Game Plan, Friends For Ever, Mr Black Mr White, Mr Hot Mr Kool and Aur Pappu Paas Ho Gaya. The deal is in line with Eros' expectations and forms an integral part of Eros's content syndication strategy.
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