Faves Mosaic 08-31-09

Faves Mosaic 08-31-09
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1. bad engines on a weird train, 2. CSS 2007, 3. black rock coffee, 4. 89_c manned turret, 5. TP-1 jet trooper, 6. Air shredder C-35, 7. Historical Markler, 8. Ohio Historical Marker, 9. Ohio Historical Marker, 10. beatles rock band shirt, 11. Lanuage Select_Signin, 12. Universal Header_Y! Movies, 13. Photo Attachment_Compose View, 14. Evite App, 15. Insider, 16. IMG_4680, 17. Halo ODST Transport, 18. inside west portal, 19. caught in the crossfire, 20. On the floor at the Staples Center as "Entertainment" w/ @VoxFeminaLA, 21. College Grove, 22. candyland, 23. U.S.S. Enterprise render, 24. Galaxy Group HCG 62: Cosmic Building Blocks (Redux: NASA, Chandra, 03/05/01), 25. PPIHC09 1045

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• 10:50 Liked "NASA Ponders Future Of Manned Spaceflight" ff.im/-6Q1eS #
• 10:50 Liked "Honey-bee Aggression Study Suggests Nurture Alters Nature" ff.im/-6Q1eP #
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• 10:51 Liked "Happy new comic book day, Merry Marvelites. Oh, and what's that? It's also Motion Comics Day? YES IT IS!" ff.im/-6Q2dr #
• 11:33 Big Sister Little Sister ff.im/-6Q9XS #
• 11:33 Birthday Gift - For PokeFan181 ff.im/-6Q9XR #
• 11:57 3C is ME ff.im/-6QezZ #
• 12:45 Watco launches Alabama Warrior line [Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers] ff.im/-6QnKV #
• 12:49 Penny Arcade! - Character Assassination ff.im/-6QowY #
• 12:51 » Gen Con 2009: Highlights, Part 1 ff.im/-6QoRz #
• 12:54 Sony unveils slimmer PS3: $300, lands in September (updated!) ff.im/-6QpmE #
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New PS3 Back in Black

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New Slimmer and Lighter PlayStation®3 to Hit Worldwide Market This September:

"TOKYO, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today unveiled the new PlayStation®3 (CECH-2000A) (body color: charcoal black) computer entertainment system, featuring an extremely streamlined form factor with a 120GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The new PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system will become available in stores from September 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions at a very attractive recommended retail price (RRP) of US$299 and euro 299, respectively. The system will become available in Japan on September 3, 2009,( )at a RRP of 29,980 yen (including tax). With the introduction of the new PS3 system, SCE will also reduce the price of the current PS3 with 80GB HDD to a RRP of US$299 from August 18 and euro 299 from August 19. Also in North America, the price of PS3 with 160GB HDD will be reduced to a RRP of US$399 from August 18. By launching a vast library of exciting and attractive software titles for PS3 this holiday season and offering customers a line-up of hardware models and pricing to match their preference, SCE will build on the momentum and further accelerate the expansion of the PS3 platform."

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Introducing 'minis' for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)

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Introducing 'minis' for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable): Offering a Variety of Small Yet Mighty Downloadable Games That Pack a Punch:

"COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- gamescom -- Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the imminent arrival of 'minis': a new section on PlayStation®Store that offers a range of all-new downloadable games for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable). Available exclusively via digital distribution, 'minis' will have a 100MB size limit, ensuring they are quick and easy to download to either the upcoming PSP®go or to the more than 52 million units of PSP that exist worldwide, offering innovative entertainment at your fingertips."

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Game Companies Can Now Engage Over 14 Million Gamers More Deeply With Xfire's New Communities Platform

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Game Companies Can Now Engage Over 14 Million Gamers More Deeply With Xfire's New Communities Platform:

"MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Xfire, the gaming community mainstay with a user base that just surpassed 14 million, today introduced Xfire Communities, providing the latest communication tools and features that allow gaming companies to take managing their communities to the next level.

With the new Xfire social networking infrastructure, a company wanting to reach out to the Xfire community can now utilize the platform in the same vain as Facebook and Twitter. Xfire Communities currently boasts nearly 350,000 individual clans and guilds, over one million captured videos and six million game play screenshots. This is truly a viral entertainment toolset."

The LEGO® Experience Tour Hits the Road

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The LEGO® Experience Tour Hits the Road With Building Fun for the Entire Family:

"CHICAGO, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- LEGO Systems, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of construction toys and experiences for families, starts a nationwide tour, called The LEGO® Experience, this weekend, August 15 and 16, at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.

Scheduled to visit 23 cities throughout the United States, The LEGO Experience lets children and adults alike immerse themselves in the best that the LEGO brand has to offer, from hands-on, minds-on building fun to family building games and challenges to video games and inspiration models."

Groundbreaking for New CSX Ohio Intermodal Terminal

Ohio Governor Strickland, Congressman Latta, and CSX Chairman Ward Break Ground for Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal

"NORTH BALTIMORE, Ohio, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Congressman Bob Latta and CSX Chairman, President and CEO Michael Ward today broke ground for a new intermodal terminal in North Baltimore, Ohio, which will support the efficient and environmentally beneficial movement of containers between rail and truck.

"The new Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal will employ more than 200 people when fully operational in 2011 with 400 more jobs to be created during the construction phase. Over the next 10 years, more than 2,600 direct and indirect jobs will be created as a result of the facility. The terminal will serve as the distribution hub for anything that can be bought at a retailer -- from household electronic equipment to clothing. The facility is the cornerstone of the National Gateway, a $840 million, multi-state infrastructure initiative aimed at creating an efficient and environmentally friendly freight link between the Mid-Atlantic ports and the Midwest."

Weavile Giveaway at Worlds

Weavile Giveaway at Worlds:

"According to the new Worlds 2009 schedule, a Weavile distribution will take place on Saturday, August 15th, the last day of Worlds this year. The Weavile will be available to English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, and Italian Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum games and will most likely be given out via ..."

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Paul Tobin revisits the original Marvel crossover event this December | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com

Paul Tobin revisits the original Marvel crossover event this December | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com: "

Ron Bailey Paul Tobin revisits the original Marvel crossover event this December | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com - http://marvel.com/news... 5 hours ago from Bookmarklet - Comment - Like "Writer Paul Tobin and artist Patrick Scherberger give readers a whole new perspective on the classic Secret Wars with SPIDER-MAN AND THE SECRET WARS, a four-issue limited series beginning this December. With each self-contained issue, Tobin returns to a different part of the Secret Wars saga, a process that the writer enjoyed immensely." - Ron Bailey

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MTV's famous 'TRL' studio in Times Square: R.I.P.? | EW.com

MTV's famous 'TRL' studio in Times Square: R.I.P.? | EW.com: "

Ron Bailey MTV's famous 'TRL' studio in Times Square: R.I.P.? | EW.com - http://www.facebook.com/posted... 17 hours ago from Ron Bailey's Facebook Links - Comment - Like MTV's famous 'TRL' studio in Times Square: R.I.P.? | EW.com Source: music-mix.ew.com According to a New York Post business story today, MTV may be saying goodbye to its famous Times Square studio, the space that served as a home to flagship shows like TRL. - Ron Bailey

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Penny Arcade! - Consider The Nub

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JAY-Z and Lady Gaga to Perform at VMAs

The '2009 MTV Video Music Awards' Add Music Mogul JAY-Z and Pop Superstar Lady Gaga to Performers Line-Up

"NEW YORK, Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV has announced that JAY-Z and Lady Gaga will join the already impressive list of VMAs performers that includes Green Day, P!nk, Taylor Swift and Muse. Critically acclaimed artist JAY-Z, a 'Best Male Video' and 'Best Hip Hop' nominee for "D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune)," will hit the stage to perform a song from his highly anticipated upcoming album The Blueprint 3. International sensation Lady Gaga, known for her over the top live performances and fashion forward style is sure to bring the crowd to their feet with a single from her multi-platinum debut album, The Fame. Gaga will vie for an outstanding nine moonmen including the coveted "Video of the Year." In addition, Nelly Furtado, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester and iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove have joined Katy Perry, Ne-Yo and Chace Crawford to present. As previously announced, comedian Russell Brand will host the show. The "2009 MTV Video Music Awards" will air live on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT) and on Sunday, September 20 at 5pm ET with Spanish subtitles on MTV Tr3s. MTV will announce additional performers and presenters on a later date."

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NASA Assigns Crew for STS-134 Shuttle Mission, Change to STS-132

NASA Assigns Crew for STS-134 Shuttle Mission, Change to STS-132:

"WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has assigned the crew for space shuttle mission STS-134 to the International Space Station. The flight will deliver the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, or AMS, to the station. The AMS is a state-of-the-art cosmic ray particle physics detector designed to examine fundamental issues about matter and the origin and structure of the universe."

UFL Introduces California Redwoods

United Football League Introduces California Redwoods as Team Name & Unveils Uniforms:

"SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press conference today, United Football League Commissioner Michael Huyghue announced the California franchise will be named the Redwoods and unveiled innovative team uniforms showcasing the Redwoods' 'Premiere' season colors of green, blue and white. The name 'Redwoods' was selected after more than thirty thousand fan entries and interpretation from industry experts and an in-house creative team on what attributes the fans were seeking with their submissions. California Redwoods Owner Paul Pelosi was also in attendance at the press event."

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Over The Rainbow

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Warner Bros. Entertainment to Stage Spectacular Events in New York City to Culminate Worldwide 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Wizard of Oz

BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- From Beverly Hills to Berlin; from Miami to Melbourne; from big screens to home screens, Warner Bros. Entertainment has for the past year been celebrating the 70th anniversary of an iconic American classic, The Wizard of Oz, with a slate of spectacular festivities spanning the globe. This September, the celebration culminates in New York City with a series of sparkling events.

The festivities will commence on Thursday, September 24, with the Emerald Gala, a glorious event at Manhattan's historic Tavern on the Green, hosted by its owner and CEO Jennifer Oz LeRoy, granddaughter of The Wizard of Oz producer Mervyn LeRoy. The entire restaurant and surrounding grounds will transform for a night into the Emerald City, replete with a winding Yellow Brick Road. The Emerald Gala will feature a musical performance by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Ashanti, who recently made her theatrical debut as Dorothy in the City Center Encores! production of The Wiz. In addition, Lorna Luft, the daughter of Judy Garland will honor her mother's legacy with a special musical tribute.

Also contributing to the grand affair will be a rare appearance by five of the original actors who played the "Munchkins" characters in 1939's The Wizard of Oz, along with members of the cast of The Wizard of Oz National Tour performing acts from the traveling show.

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'Twilight' sinks fangs into Teen Choice Awards - Yahoo! News

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'Twilight' sinks fangs into Teen Choice Awards - Yahoo! News

"UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – "Twilight" struck a vein at the Teen Choice Awards.

"The adolescent vampire drama dominated Sunday's ceremony with 11 wins, including choice movie drama, romance, liplock, rumble and soundtrack. Kristen Stewart won the movie drama actress category while Robert Pattinson picked up two surfboard-shaped trophies — one for movie drama actor, another for male hottie."

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iCarly's 'iFight Shelby Marx' Special is Basic Cable's Reigning Champ with 7.9 Million Total Viewers, a New Series Best

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iCarly's 'iFight Shelby Marx' Special is Basic Cable's Reigning Champ with 7.9 Million Total Viewers, a New Series Best:

"NEW YORK, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon's iCarly -- basic cable's number-one kids' program among total viewers quarter to date, was the champ with total viewers, kids and tweens with its 'iFight Shelby Marx' special (Aug. 8, 8 p.m. ET/PT ), which drew 7.9 million viewers (P2 ) and set a series record as the most watched iCarly special with viewers (P2 ). 'iFight' was basic cable's number-one telecast with kids and tweens on Saturday night, and lead the competition by triple-digits, with all kids and tween demos."

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One for the Record Books

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.'s Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Is One for the Record Books With More Than 22 Billion Cards Sold Around the World:

"EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ --One trading card game stands out as the leader and has been named as the best selling of all time, the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME from global gaming powerhouse Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME reached this lofty achievement in April 2009 as sales exceeded 22,587,728,173 cards and proudly entered the Guinness World Records™ on July 7th, 2009."

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Two New Co-Hosts 'At The Movies'

'At The Movies' Names Two New Co-Hosts - A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips

"BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Movies announced today that film critics A.O. (Tony) Scott of the The New York Times and Michael Phillips of the The Chicago Tribune will co-host the long-running series when its new season premieres the weekend of September 5, 2009. Both of these seasoned and influential film critics, who have appeared on the series repeatedly as guest co-hosts, will bring their extensive credentials and respected personas to the program. "We are thrilled that A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips will be lending their well-respected and influential voices to At the Movies," said Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group, who oversees ABC Media Productions. "They are regarded by millions of people as authorities in film criticism and will take the series back to its roots of one-on-one film debate that was established when the show first began with Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel." The series, which will embark on its 24th season, will continue to employ its "see it," "skip it," or "rent it" ratings system."

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Demi Lovato Joins National Bullying Prevention Movement

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Demi Lovato Joins National Bullying Prevention Movement

"MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood Records pop music sensation and Disney Channel star, Demi Lovato, today announced a partnership with PACER Center's National Center for Bullying Prevention to help champion their anti-bullying movement. With this announcement, Lovato, whose new album Here We Go Again, skyrocketed to the #1 position on the Billboard album charts one week ago, now has a platform for a cause she cares about deeply.

"It might be hard to imagine that Demi Lovato was the target of bullying when she was younger, but she was and she now has joined forces with the Minneapolis-based PACER Center. Lovato will support the non-profit national center by appearing on PACER's soon-to-be-launched (August 8th) TeensAgainstBullying.org Web site. TeensAgainstBullying.org is an innovative bullying prevention educational resource where teens themselves participate in the creative process of developing concepts, content, artwork and the voice for the site."

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D23 EXPO, Sept. 10-13

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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Offer a Glimpse 'Behind the Magic' at Disney's D23 EXPO, Sept. 10-13:

"BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- What will Disney's theme parks and resorts look like in the future? Fans will learn the answer to that question and many more as they take a 'behind-the-magic' tour of their favorite Disney destinations at the inaugural D23 EXPO, where the entire world of Disney will come together under one roof at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from Sept. 10-13.

"Through a series of stunning displays and not-to-be-missed presentations, D23 EXPO attendees will explore the rich legacy and future of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts - a story that began in 1955 with Disneyland and has since grown to include 11 theme parks at five vacation destinations around the globe, as well as new immersive vacation experiences including Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Disney Vacation Club. On Saturday, Sept. 12, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo will share some behind-the-magic details as he pulls back the curtain on several new projects - including the 12-acre Cars Land that's set to open at Disney's California Adventure in 2012."

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RadioShack Launches New Branding Campaign

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RadioShack Invites Consumers to Rediscover 'THE SHACK' Through New Brand Creative Platform

"FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) will unveil its new brand creative platform, "THE SHACK," on August 6, supported by an integrated television, print and digital media schedule, as well as a high-profile, three-day launch event taking place in New York City and San Francisco. The new creative was developed by Butler, Shine, Stern and Partners of Sausalito, CA, which was named the Company's creative agency of record in April.

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"To bring the new creative strategy to life, RadioShack will host Netogether, a three-day event taking place in New York City's Times Square and San Francisco's Justin Herman Plaza on August 6, 7 and 8. The event will connect the cities with two, massive, 17-foot laptop computers with webcams that allow live video and audio exchanges. Netogether will feature live music, celebrity appearances and unique contests to demonstrate how technology can keep people connected - even 3,000 miles apart. Consumers are invited to visit the event and chat with friends or family via the laptops, or to join in the conversation online at www.radioshack.com/theshack, where they can offer real-time comments on the live video feeds."

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