Daily Archives: May 5, 2011

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BabyFirstTV.com Turns 5 Years This Mother’s Day

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LOS ANGELES (May 5, 2011) – Mother’s Day marks the 5 th birthday of BabyFirstTV, the global TV network designed for babies and parents. Since its launch in 2006, the network has grown to become a multi-platform media company with family-friendly content extending beyond the TV to mobile devices and the internet.

BabyFirstTV.com, the latest product stemming from the media company, is a colorful, interactive website that combines over 400 videos, games and activities all designed specifically for toddlers. Created by early childhood development experts, the website is commercial-free and full of fun ways for parents and children to interact together – online. Families around the world can use BabyFirstTV.com completely for free this Mother’s Day weekend, May 6-9.

“Our fifth anniversary, is a great opportunity to thank the millions of moms and dads around the globes, that have followed us, and have become part of the BabyFirst family,” said co-founder, Sharon Rechter.

“To celebrate the unique bond between children and their parents, we have made the BabyFirstTV.com subscription service free for parents and toddlers to play, explore and discover together.”

Outside the Mother’s Day free trial weekend, BabyFirstTV.com is available as a subscription-based service for $3.99 a month or an annual fee of $19.99 (which includes two free BabyFirstTV DVDs). Existing BabyFirstTV channel subscribers pay only $1.99 per month.

About BabyFirstTV:

BabyFirstTV is a commercial–free, 24/7 network for young children and their parents.  Working closely with an extensive network of renowned authorities in every area of early childhood psychology and education, BabyFirstTV is a trusted, age-appropriate network throughout the world. BabyFirstTV is currently available to more than 50 million households in 35 countries including the top five U.S. satellite and cable operators. BabyFirstTV is included in the basic package on Dish Network and available as a premium service via DIRECTV, Time-Warner, Comcast and Charter. BabyFirstTV is committed to creating a commercial-free, nurturing and interactive environment by offering an ever-changing lineup of quality content.  For more info: www.babyfirsttv.com.

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Entertainment

Milo Comes to Liverpool and Fabrica de Francia Stores

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Agreement puts package of popular children’s books in more than 90 stores across Mexico.

Mexico City and Cleveland, May 05, 2011 — Families across Mexico will find it easier to keep up with the adventures of Milo, the children’s book character first introduced in 2002. Halo Publishing International ( http://www.halopublishing.com ) announced today that the Company has reached an agreement with the Mexico City-based Liverpool department store chain to carry a special package of three Milo products.

“We are very happy about the opportunity to work with Liverpool on a national level,” said Lisa Umina, Halo Publishing’s founder, president and award-winning author of the Milo series. “We had researched various options for broadening Milo’s exposure in Mexico, which is a very important market for us. The Liverpool agreement puts us within reach of families in virtually every part of the country.”

The two-product package which includes Milo Encuentra a Su Major Amigo (Milo Finds His Best Friend), Milo y el Carrito Verde (Milo and the Green Wagon), and a special Milo Puzzle, is available in Liverpool and Fabrica de Francia stores. Originally written for toddlers and younger children, the Milo books are finding fans in all age groups due to their positive messages, good humor, and cheerful artwork. In the newly-illustrated Milo Encuentra a Su Major Amigo (Milo Finds His Best Friend), his search for companionship leads him to something even greater, while Milo y el Carrito Verde (Milo and the Green Wagon) finds Milo and his friends learning about the joys of helping others.

The lovable, unassuming Milo has appeared in five books. The stories teach children about the power of faith, and the strength that comes from love, generosity and selflessness.

About Halo Publishing International:
Since 2002, Halo Publishing International (HPI) ( http://www.halopublishing.com ) has produced more than 200 titles in adult fiction and non-fiction, children’s, inspirational, sports and recreation, and other categories. HPI has offices in both the USA and Mexico that specialize in designing, producing, publishing and marketing books on behalf of independent authors.

About Lisa Umina:
Lisa Umina is founder and president of Halo Publishing International (HPI), and the award-winning author of the Milo series. She is recognized for her work as an author, literary consultant, missionary, philanthropist, and motivational speaker. A regular guest on regional and national television and radio programs and the subject of numerous print articles, Lisa travels extensively, promoting HPI and using the Milo books to expose children to positive values.

Contact: David Dalton (440) 773-4938

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina
Halo Publishing International
MEX 39026
PO Box 025385
Miami, Florida 33102-5385
216-255-6756
lisa@halopublishing.com
http://www.halopublishing.com

Sports

National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Association announces Regional Championships locations and National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Association Rankings

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Winners of Southern Regionals to earn free flight to the National Championships in Long Beach, CA this summer. The National Champions will earn a berth in the final NVL professional event of the year, with $150,000 in prize money. All participants receive the sport’s inaugural NCBVA Collegiate Beach Volleyball Rankings and USA Volleyball collegiate ranking points.

Los Angeles, CA, May 05, 2011 — The Original King of the Beach, Pro Beach Volleyball Star and two-time NCAA Champion UCLA alum Sinjin Smith is spreading royalty to Collegiate Beach Volleyball, with the NCBVA Regional Championships, here at Atlanta Beach and the National Championships in Long Beach, California. The events are open to men and women.

“On May 21 at Clayton County International Park – site of 1996 Olympic Beach Volleyball, the Southern Regional Championships will be hosted – a historic occasion for Collegiate Beach Volleyball ( http://www.collegebeachvolleyball.com ), as access to the NCBVA – (the National Governing Body) and its resources is now available to the athletes, companies wishing to support student athletics, and dedicated regional tournament promoters,” exclaimed Smith, World Champion, Olympian and NCAA MVP.

“Any athlete currently enrolled in a College or University anywhere in the country is eligible to play in the NCBVA Regional Championships, and the winners will receive free airfare to play in the Nationals – broadcast on ION Sports Network.”

Athletes from hundreds of schools participate in over 12 Regionals Championships around the country along with dozens of State Tournaments and Invitationals. Phil Bush, 2011 Regional Championships Director, announced, “We are very proud to have our community and team be selected to host and produce the NCBVA Southern Regional Championships.”

The top four teams in each Regional Qualifier receive an automatic berth in the Championships. The National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship ( http://www.collegebeachvolleyball.com ) is held in Long Beach, CA on July 16-17, 2011. For entry details about how you can participate in or sponsor the Regionals, please visit collegebeachvolleyball.com.

Please contact Dave Behar at 310.721.7017 or dave@ions.com for more information, photos, video or to schedule interviews with Sinjin Smith or active collegiate athletes. Also refer to the NCBVA Fact Sheet for more information.

Press & Media Contact:
Press Contact Name: Phil Bush
College Beach Volleyball
Atlanta Beach – Clayton County International Park
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-840-4927
psbush@bellsouth.net
http://www.collegebeachvolleyball.com