LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: When Wayne Fromm invented and patented the Quik Pod, the original 'selfie stick,' more than 10 years ago, he had no idea how popular selfies would become. In fact, according to an article in Psychology Today, selfies have redefined how we document experiences.

DELAND, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The holiday season is coming up soon and if you are in need of a sure-fire way to get in the holiday spirit, plan to experience 'The Stetson Mansion Christmas Spectacular.' Over-the-top designer decorations from around the world dress up Florida's largest, grandest and most historic home ever built before the 20th century. The 1886 private estate is open to the public for 8 weeks starting November 15, 2014.

DES MOINES, Iowa /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Xstreaming Fitness has developed a software solution that will revolutionize the fitness club and personal fitness industry. By offering online access to custom, live and recorded fitness and training video, the Xstreaming Fitness program hopes to help Fitness Clubs broaden their services, expand their marketplace as well as reduce member turnover as well as increase satisfaction and engagement.

DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Patricia Hope Story on Kickstarter: Patricia Hope admits, 'I am the only woman in the world unlawfully wanted and arrested by the FBI, unlawfully prosecuted by the State of Texas two different times, resulting with Not Guilty Verdicts.' See 8 film excerpts, 1-5 minutes, in link below. A very loving mother and her innocent child: her precious family destroyed by some alleged corrupt Texas judges who allegedly unlawfully issued death sentences.

BURBANK, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Foodies on alert! After experiencing popularity and success through their online store of gourmet rubs, seasonings, spices and dips, Van Dorn Gourmets has recently announced the launch of their first brick and mortar store in Burbank, Calif. Featuring an expanded line and customer-first service the store has been met with quick enthusiasm and positive feedback from area food lovers.

SANTA FE, N.M. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Art is usually thought to be painted on canvas or carved from granite but on Sunday, November 2, ink-on-flesh will be discussed at the New Mexico History Museum. Making a special appearance to tie-into the celebration of the museum's 'Painting the Divine' exhibition will be Eric Schwartz, director of the alternative lifestyle documentary feature film 'Tattoo Nation.'

VALLEJO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Down the rabbit hole! The City of Vallejo, Calif. has gone Mad for the month of December 2014 - Mad Hatter that is - with its popular 'Mad Hatter Holiday Festival' that attracts thousands to the historic downtown district with its whimsical and fire-shooting Wonderland recreation that turns the city into a fantasy world for children and adults alike!

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The worldwide phenomenon of ink-on-flesh will be the subject of the NewFilmmakers New York screening of 'Tattoo Nation' on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 6 p.m. The indie feature film's director, Eric Schwartz, will appear after the screening for a Q and A session.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: There is plenty of body art on display in 'Tattoo Nation,' the alternative lifestyle documentary feature film from director Eric Schwartz, but none more famous than the one on the chest of actor Danny Trejo. 'Tattoo Nation' is emerging as the definitive look at how tattoos went from underground and illegal just a few years ago to mass acceptance and the status of art. The film has garnered rave reviews when screened at film festivals around the country.

CORONA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Sandy Spin Slade, Inc., the company that created Skillastics(R), the successful series of games for the educational market, is excited to announce the launch of the indoor/outdoor family fitness game FITIVITIES(TM).