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Contemporary filmmakers Massimiliano Melis and Marcello Tedesco have recently released their newest film Pocket Pass # 01 which is available on MethisMacs YouTube channel and ShortEmpire Films. The film is an experimental visual arts film that asks the audience to take a deeper look past the obvious elements. Pocket Pass #01 has been directed by Massimiliano Melis and Marcello Tedesco and the project is by Gabriele Tosi. The film was made entirely in Bologna (Italy) inside the exhibition space LOCALEDUE in May 2015, including the dismantling of the personal Folding Study of Nicholas Morgan Gandolfi and the personal Jenga of Fabrizio Perghem.

Austrian photojournalist Angela Raab is on a mission to save one of the world's oldest creatures.

New York City fans of the classic play Arsenic and Old Lace don't have to wait until its rumored return to Broadway. Producers Michael Cramer and Hanna Edwards – who last year brought the expressionistic Hamlet…(Unmasked) to the theater at John De Sotelle Studio on West 43rd Street – are back this year with their own intimate production of the 1941 black comedy.

America's Anti-Diet Doctor, Tommy Voris, says sustainable weight loss is less about what a person eats, and more about what is driving the overeating behavior to begin with. He claims his book is not a diet and nor does it tell people what to eat, or what not to eat, anywhere within its 425 pages.

The Common Core language arts and literacy standards attempt to correct the fiction/nonfiction imbalance by placing more emphasis on reading nonfiction—starting with an equal emphasis on literature and informational text in elementary school. At nearly all grade levels, students are expected to develop research skills across content areas with a strong focus on nonfiction, including literary nonfiction.

After years of observation and teaching, Paulo Guillobel, founder of Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu San Clemente, has released his new martial arts book, "Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu". The new book has become the Ultimate Handbook for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Students.

Schools all over the United States are emphasizing nonfiction more and more as the Common Core standards become essential. The Common Core language arts and literacy standards attempt to correct the fiction/nonfiction imbalance by placing more emphasis on reading nonfiction—starting with an equal emphasis on literature and informational text in elementary school. At nearly all grade levels, students are expected to develop research skills across content areas with a strong focus on nonfiction, including literary nonfiction.

Your Epic Book Launch: How to Write A Book, Launch Your Book into a #1 International Bestseller, Raise Your Income, Make Money Online, and Build a 6 to 7 Figure Business…Even If You Don't Know How is the new book co-authored by Trevor Crane. Trevor Crane is an international speaker and business growth expert. Trevor is the #1 best selling author of High Paying Clients and has positively affected small-business owners and organizations worldwide through his books, programs and consulting services. Trevor co-created the the 7 steps of the Epic Book Launch process with his colleagues Jason P. Jordan and Rory Carruthers. Your Epic Book Launch: How to Write A Book, Launch Your Book into a #1 International Bestseller, Raise Your Income, Make Money Online, and Build a 6 to 7 Figure Business…Even If You Don't Know How is the book that resulted from their "epic" collaborations. Trevor uses his personal chapter in the book in order to share his expertise with attracting high paying clients, which is one of keys to a successful business and another huge reason you want an "Epic Book Launch."

In traditional Chinese culture, a lion dance, or God of Fortune dance, was performed at business launches, inaugurations, or on the first day of festivals and events to bless the cause and ensure auspicious energy would follow those who created it. Nowadays, a traditional lion dance still holds this value in the minds of onlookers, and makes a unique and novel way to celebrate. SG He Quan is a dance troupe in Singapore and Johor offering lion dances and God of Fortune dances for any occasion, and they have created a corporate package to help businesses start as they mean to go on.

Wall art is a wonderful way to bring children's imaginations to life in a room, and one of the most important things for children in early developmental stages is a variety of different stimulus. Fabric wall art provides a sense of texture and interactivity to wall art, and Enchanted Interiors specializes in this kind of product. Now celebrating three years in business, Enchanted Interiors has created a range of exclusively designed premium self-adhesive fabric wall art.

The second season of the all-new MASTERS OF ILLUSION Premieres Friday, July 10 on the CW Network, and features even more great escapes, fascinating sleight of hand, large scale illusions and award-winning comedy magic, all performed before a live studio audience.

On June 18, the Pope published a ground-breaking encyclical on climate change, and on June 23, 3-4 Pacific, Beth Green will be devoting the next episode of her radio show, InsideOut: The Inner Revolution, to the encyclical out of Rome, the upcoming UN climate conference in Paris and what we, as citizens, can do to impact our government to take definitive action on climate change. Her guest will be John Davis, a twenty-year veteran of government service, a caring grandfather and an Iowa activist for the Climate Reality Project, founded by former Vice President Al Gore.

Your Epic Book Launch: How to Write A Book, Launch Your Book into a #1 International Bestseller, Raise Your Income, Make Money Online, and Build a 6 to 7 Figure Business…Even If You Don't Know How is the latest book by YourEpicBookLaunch.com is co-authored by Rory Carruthers your Book Launch Commander, international best selling co-author, and Founder of the RoryCarruthers.com. Rory Carruthers , a Book Launch Commander, as he calls himself, has written a new e-book, Your Epic Book Launch with his 19 colleagues. Cory with his co-authors wrote Your EPIC Book Launch so that it gives an author the exact step-by-step plan to start with an idea for a book, write your book, launch your book to become a #1 International Bestseller, get consistent leads, make money online and use high level strategies to close deals and grow a 6 to 7 figure business.

The Motor City Tap Festival has become one of the county's top Tap Festivals to participate in during the year. Such notable tap dancers to come are; Chloe Arnold who has recently been highlighted on So You Think You Can Dance, Gregg Russell, Emmy nominated choreographer and has worked with such stars as: Bette Midler, Gene Kelly, The Nicholas Brothers, Michael Jackson, Gregory Hines, and Kenny Ortega, Native Israelis, Avi Miller and Ofer Ben are tap dancers, performers, teachers and producers. Their tap dancing experience spans on over 40 years, and coming back home to Detroit is Shelby Kaufman who has made television appearances tapping on both Sesame Street and The Steve Harvey Show and the Apollo Theatre, Lincoln Center, Jacob's Pillow, Symphony Space, and Detroit Orchestra Hall.

Contemporary romance author Vi Zetterwall is no stranger to dreaming up stories.  As a child, her sister would encourage her to tell herself a story until she fell asleep.  It's twenty-eight years later and Zetterwall, author of The Single Heart Series, is still telling stories.  She decided a year ago to write novellas – not one, but twelve – with the caveat of completing the entire series within a year.

River of Dark Purple is a feature-length narrative film from Matthew Goldstein, a rising sophomore at Dartmouth College. The central character of the film is Polish émigré Sam Raczynski, and the story revolves around his battles with illness, his demons, and eventually his friends. In order to avenge his daughter's murder, Sam seeks the help of Wesley, a tenant whose innocence is stolen over the course of the investigation.

The judges of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children's literature, have spoken, and Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon by Terry John Barto and Illustrations by Kim Sponaugle, won 1st Place in the Illustrations and the Activity Kit categories. Also, honorable mention in Picture Book 5 & under and Picture Book 6 & older.

Entertainment is one of the crucial aspects of a wedding reception. After the ceremony, guests want to be engaged in celebration, and it starts with the music and entertainment. For upcoming weddings, Metrospect is announcing the availability of their DJ's and MC's to provide a memorable experience. When the lucky couple begins to plan every aspect of their day, they can request a sit-down meeting with a DJ from Metrospect to ensure they are receiving exactly what they desire.

Baltimore and Washington DC event planners who need a squeaky-clean, high-energy performer with all the right moves need look no further than Anthony Ware, an entertainer with dazzling magic skills, zany humor and a flair for creating audience participation. Ware is now accepting bookings for the greater Baltimore and Washington DC areas.

For the first 40 years of her life, Nicola Jane Chase was a heterosexual man. Now she is a heterosexual woman. "This change didn't occur overnight, nor did I flip a switch to make it happen. In fact, I didn't see it coming at all," says Chase in her just-published memoir, "Tea and Transition: A story of love, the human spirit, and how one man became one woman" (Telemachus Press, 2015).

Your Epic Book Launch: How to Write A Book, Launch Your Book into a #1 International Bestseller, Raise Your Income, Make Money Online, and Build a 6 to 7 Figure Business…Even If You Don't Know How is the latest book to be co-authored by Dr. George Smolinski. Dr. Smolinski is an Active Duty Officer, international best selling co-author, the founder of the Four Hour Physician, Dollar Books and Gutenberg Reloaded.

Winner of eight US film festival awards, Noble opened in multiple cities across the U.S. on May 8. Now, NOBLE it is coming to Baltimore for one night only. The film tells the gripping true story of Christina Noble, who rose from the slums of Ireland to become the fearless and loving protector of thousands of abandoned children in Vietnam.

Jill Thrussell is a writer, director, and producer with many credits to her name. Genres that she has experience with include romantic comedy, horror, and science fiction. Her current production, "The Gemini Project", is a Sci-Fi thriller that is sure to have audiences on the edge of their seats. In addition to a film production, "The Gemini Project" is the also the subject of an extremely interesting virtual reality video game.

Imagine a world in which people find their ideal partners through scientific analysis and a matchmaking computer instead of traditional methods. The concept of online matchmaking has been taken to the absolute extreme. Instead of filling out online profiles and waiting for matches, individuals undergo scientific analysis and are matched by a computer. This is the reality in Jill Thrussell's upcoming short film, "The Love Colony."

Fiona Joy's first album, Signature-Solo, was received with widespread acclaim.  However, as the singer notes, it is becoming harder and harder for independent musicians to produce albums due to pirating and download platforms.  All too often, the artists are left with no payment at all for their work.  "The negative effects from piracy and streaming on how we are paid is crippling and not properly understood by the average listener," she says.  In an effort to release her next album, Signature-Synchronicity, Fiona Joy has launched an IndieGoGo campaign to raise funds to pay for the production of this album and to distribute it in a controlled environment.