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July 31, 2008
22:30
In 2005 and 2006 More Than 4,000 Allegations of Sexual Violence Were Reported in Juvenile Facilities
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In 2005 and 2006 More Than 4,000 Allegations of Sexual Violence Were Reported in Juvenile Facilities

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21:49
International AIDS Conference an 'Expensive Talking Shop' Unless More Done for Children
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International AIDS Conference an 'Expensive Talking Shop' Unless More Done for Children

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July 30, 2008
22:29
Miley Cyrus' Breakout Debuts at # 1; Third Consecutive # 1 Debut for Hannah Montana Star!
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Miley Cyrus

31 Jul 2008 02:07 Africa/Lagos

Miley Cyrus' Breakout Debuts at # 1; Third Consecutive # 1 Debut for Hannah Montana Star!

BURBANK, Calif., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Miley Cyrus, star of Disney's hit series Hannah Montana, makes her solo debut with the release of "Breakout" on Disney's Hollywood Records, with her biggest sales debut, scanning over 372,000 units. Cyrus co-wrote 8 of the songs of the smash album.

Hannah Montana

"Breakout" is the third debut at # 1 for the 15-year-old superstar. In fall of 2006, the first "Hannah Montana" soundtrack debuted at # 1 on the Billboard Top 200, the first ever soundtrack to do so, selling over 280,000 units. It is now triple platinum with over 3 million units sold worldwide. The highly anticipated follow-up, Hannah Montana 2/Meet Miley Cyrus, a two-disc set from Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, debuted at # 1 less than a year later, scanning over 325,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Miley Cyrus is the youngest ever recording artist with three # 1 albums in less than 2 years.

The build up to the release of Breakout started with Miley's first single and video "7 Things." The single soared to # 1 at Radio Disney, and top 5 at iTunes. The video, directed by Brett Ratner, debuted on ABC's Wonderful World of Disney, rotates on Disney Channel and leapt into the top 5 at MTV's TRL.

Digitally, "7 Things" has sold over 700,000 units. Eleven songs from Breakout debuted in the Top 200 Digital Tracks chart, with 891,000 digital tracks sold over all.

This month, Miley was on the covers of Billboard and TV Guide magazines, and a special edition of People Magazine. Miley also performed to record crowds with early morning concerts on ABC-TV's Good Morning America and NBC-TV's Today Show. In addition, Miley hosted two episodes of MTV, and had a record setting Saturday night debut of "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus, Best of Both Worlds" 3-D movie on the Disney Channel, defeated all cable and broadcast television shows that night.

Following her performance this week on MTV's Friday Night show, and hosting of Monday's Teen Choice Awards, Miley will return to the set of Hannah Montana to film seasons 3 and 4. Miley recently wrapped filming "Hannah Montana The Movie," and also stars as the voice of Penny in the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated comedy adventure "Bolt," opening Nov. 26, 2008 (http://www.disney.com/BOLT).

"Hannah Montana" is seen on Disney Channels all over the world and on DisneyChannel.com via streaming broadband video. It is also available at the iTunes Music Store. In 2006 and 2007-to-date, it is the #1 series on basic cable television with kids age 6 - 14. The series is also seen Saturday morning on the ABC Television Network's "ABC Kids" programming block.

More information on Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus can be found on DisneyRecords.com. Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records are part of the Disney Music Group, the recorded music and music publishing arm of the Walt Disney Company.

Source: Hollywood Records

CONTACT: Hollywood Records, +1-818-560-6197

Web site: BOLT

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21:08
If Your Girlfriend is A Good Actress
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If she is a good actress, then you should be a good director.
Many girls and women are very good in playing "girlfriends" and "lovers" to get what they want from men.
1. She can lie to you that she does not have a boyfriend in her ploy to lure you and seduce you into a relationship for her own agenda.
2. She can be cheating on you and still pretend to be faithful to you.
3. She could be sly while pretending to be shy.
You can handle her very well if you know how to play your cards very well like the game of Bullshit.
This kind of use your sex to get what you want romance is actually like the game of Bullshit, because it best describes what she is playing, BS, Cheat, and I Doubt It.
Going out with her is like a drama script and whatever role she is playing, you must be able to direct it without her knowledge. Simply play along.
It is like directing Two Can Play.
You should be ahead of her wits and skills.
Do not waste your quality time and resources on her.
Keep your trump cards to yourself.

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July 29, 2008
21:22
Open Invitation To Enter The Miss Fashion TV 2008
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Miss FASHION TV 2008

Have you got what it takes to be the Miss FASHION TV 2008?

Attach one of your best photographs to show your best physical features in swimsuit or beach wear with your resume to:
RECEPTION@FTV.COM

I wish you all the best.

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July 28, 2008
5:50
Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Usher, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry, T.I., Jordin Sparks and Flo Rida Nab MoonMan Nods for '2008 Video
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28 Jul 2008 18:24 Africa/Lagos

Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Usher, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry, T.I., Jordin Sparks and Flo Rida Nab MoonMan Nods for '2008 Video Music Awards' Best Female Video and Best Male Video Nominees

British Comedian Russell Brand Set To Host Star-Studded Award Show Airing Live On Sunday, September 7th, 2008

NEW YORK, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- "And the MoonMan goes to!!!" Well, we don't know that yet but on Sunday, September 7th a few names you may hear when envelopes are opened and winners revealed are Britney, Mariah, Rihanna, Usher, Chris or Katy. Beginning on Friday, July 18th, MTV (http://www.mtv.com/) viewers began their contribution to the 2008 Video Music Awards by helping to decide this year's nominees for "Best Female Video" and Best Male Video" guaranteed to create an award show with the music they want to hear and see. As previously announced, MTV's 25th annual Video Music Awards will be hosted by comedian/actor Russell Brand and will air live and only one time in its original incarnation, on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 9pm (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT). Host, presenters and additional performers will be announced at a later date.

Artists nominated for the coveted MoonMan in the "Best Female Video" category include Britney Spears (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/spears_britney/artist.jhtml) for her video "Piece of Me." Other talented ladies nominated in the "Best Female Video" category include the always fabulous diva Mariah Carey (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/carey_mariah/artist.jhtml), Rihanna (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/rihanna/artist.jhtml), Jordin Sparks (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/jordin_sparks/artist.jhtml) and talented "girl kissing" newcomer Katy Perry (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/katy_perry/artist.jhtml). And now for the men ... nominees for "Best Male Video" are Usher (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/usher/artist.jhtml), Chris Brown (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/brown__chris__18_/artist.jhtml), Flo Rida (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/flo_rida/artist.jhtml), T.I. (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/t_i_/artist.jhtml) and Lil Wayne (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/lil_wayne/artist.jhtml). Each Friday night at 8pm ET/PT on "FNMTV" (http://www.mtv.com/ontv/fn-mtv, two new categories will be announced and open for viewers to vote for their favorite artists and videos at vma.mtv.com or from their Verizon Wireless mobile phone by texting the name of the artist to 23882. Categories currently open for viewers voting are "Best Hip Hop Video and "Best Pop Video."

AND THE NOMINEES ARE ...

BEST FEMALE VIDEO:

Britney Spears -- "Piece of Me"
Britney Spears
"Piece of Me"
Blackout
Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Wayne Isham

Jordin Sparks -- "No Air"
Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown
"No Air"
Jordin Sparks
19/Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Chris Robinson

Katy Perry -- "I Kissed A Girl"
Katy Perry
"I Kissed A Girl"
One Of The Boys
Capitol
Director: Kinga Burza

Mariah Carey -- "Touch My Body"
Mariah Carey
"Touch My Body"
E=MC^2
Island Def Jam Music Group
Director: Brett Ratner

Rihanna -- "Take a Bow"
Rihanna
"Take A Bow"
A Good Girl Gone Bad
SRP/Def Jam
Director: Anthony Mandler

BEST MALE VIDEO:

Lil Wayne -- "Lollipop"
Lil Wayne featuring Static
"Lollipop"
Tha Carter III
Cash Money Records/Universal Motown
Director: Gil Green/D. Carter

Chris Brown -- "With You"
Chris Brown
"With You"
Exclusive
Jive Records/Zomba
Director: Erik White/Chris Brown

Usher -- "Love In This Club"
Usher featuring Young Jeezy
"Love In This Club"
Here I Stand
LaFace Records/Zomba Label Group
Director: The Brothers Strause

T.I. -- "No Matter What"
T.I.
"No Matter What"
Paper Trail
Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records
Director: Self/James Lopez

Flo Rida -- "Low"
Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
"Low"
Step Up 2 The Streets Original Soundtrack/ Mail On Sunday
Poe Boy Ent./Atlantic Records
Director: Bernard Gourley

Russell Brand has emerged as a genuine star of the silver screen. Making his feature film debut in 'Penelope' with Christina Ricci and James McAvoy, and then onto the contemporary Ealing caper 'St Trinian's', and this year won rave reviews for his scene-stealing performances in Judd Apatow's 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall'. Apatow has cast him to play opposite Jonah Hill in his next feature 'Getting Him to the Greek,' filming in early 2009.

Official sponsors of "2008 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" are GM, Pepsi, TAG Body Spray, Taco Bell, Rhapsody and Verizon Wireless.

This year one lucky viewer will get the chance of a lifetime trip by joining "Do Good. Go to the VMAs." Think.MTV.com, MTV's online community for youth activism, is hooking up one young activist and shipping them off to Los Angeles to attend the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards alongside the biggest stars in the industry. From July 24th through August 22nd, all Think.MTV.com members who join the "Do Good. Go to the VMAs" group, at http://think.mtv.com/Groups/DoGoodGoToTheVMAs/, can enter to win two tickets to the VMAS on September 7, 2008 along with travel and hotel accommodations when MTV takes over Los Angeles for this year's show.

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer, for the "2008 MTV Video Music Awards." Dave Sirulnick is Executive Producer. Chris Choun/Ish Entertainment is Co-Executive Producer. Jane Mun is Producer. Amy Doyle, Joanna Bomberg and Robin Katz are Music Talent Executives. Robin Reinhardt-Locke is Celebrity Talent Executive. Garrett English is Executive in Charge of Production.

Telescope is the Official Business Advisor of the "2008 MTV Video Music Awards" Nominee Voting period.

Related Links:
FNMTV VMA's Nominees Voting Page: vma.mtv.com
MTV Press Center: www.mtvpress.com

Pete Wentz and Pink Annouce Nominees: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1591550&vid=260868

Pete Wentz Announces "Best Male Video" Nominees: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1591550&vid=260859

Pink Announces "Best Female Video" Nominees: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1591550&vid=260868

2008 VMA Logo: mtvpress.com/img/releases_downloadable_art/VMA08_logo_horizontal_ver2.jpg

About Telescope Inc.

Telescope is a participation media and mobile marketing pioneer. The company provides mobile, phone, and internet interactivity services. This includes mass-scale participation television with the world's largest phone voting solution; and mobile marketing and content programs, such as user-generated content, social networking; and CRM for media and advertiser clients. Telescope is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices in New York and London. Visit us at www.telescope.tv.

About MTV

MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture. For over 26 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen. On-air, MTV has been the number one rated 24 hour ad-supported cable network P12-24 for 16 straight years. Online, MTV.com scored double-digit growth in 2007 and MTV launched ten dynamic online communities and six new virtual worlds. On the go, MTV Mobile is the #1 music brand in the wireless space -- delivering 90% more streams than in 2006. And MTV's successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college students and young American Latinos like no one else. MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know more? Come on in ... www.mtvpress.com.

Source: MTV

CONTACT: Jennifer DeGuzman, +1-212-846-7175,
jennifer.deguzman@mtvstaff.com, or Melissa Barreto, +1-212-846-7226,
melissa.barreto@mtvstaff.com, or Emily Yeomans, +1-310-752-8074,
emily.yeomans@mtvstaff.com

Web site: http://www.mtv.com/
http://www.vma.mtv.com/
http://www.mtvpress.com/
http://www.telescope.tv/
http://think.mtv.com/Groups/DoGoodGoToTheVMAs

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July 24, 2008
0:51
Reader Digital Book By Sony Opens a New Chapter on eBook Formats
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24 Jul 2008 13:00 Africa/Lagos

Reader Digital Book By Sony Opens a New Chapter on eBook Formats

New Format Support Paves the Way for Vast Amounts of New Content

SAN DIEGO, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today announced that its Reader Digital Book will be the first eBook reading device to support the EPUB format, the International Digital Publishing Forum's XML-based standard format for reflowable digital books and publications.

Starting next month, new Readers model PRS-505, will be able to access and accept secure and non-secure eBooks in the EPUB format. EPUB has gained acceptance among major trade book publishers, many of whom have committed to begin publishing forthcoming eBooks in the format.

Additionally, the device will support Adobe eBooks with digital rights management and have the capability to reflow standard text-based Portable Document Format (PDF) eBooks for improved flexibility and readability. These enhancements are now made possible with the support of Adobe Digital Editions 1.5 software, which is available as a free download at www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions.

"The Reader is an open device and we will continue to explore formats that will provide the widest variety of content for Reader users," said Steve Haber, senior vice president of consumer product marketing for Sony Electronics. "This upgrade opens the door to a whole host of paid and free content from third-party eBook stores, web sites and even public libraries."

Reader users can transfer these documents to their devices using Adobe Digital Editions software, or via the updated Sony eBook Library software that comes packaged with new Readers. Current owners of the PRS-505 model can upgrade their units now from the Sony support site: http://esupport.sony.com/.

"We are excited about the support of the EPUB format, PDF reflow and Adobe Digital Editions in one of the most popular and advanced eBook reading devices," said Dan Baum, vice president, New Business Initiatives at Adobe. "Adobe Digital Editions is transforming the digital reading experience through its support of open standards and broad content availability from retailers and libraries."

PRS-505 model Readers will continue to support BBeB formatted eBooks offered at the Sony eBook Store. Therefore, users can retain and grow their current collections of eBooks without having to reformat or repurchase them. All files are conveniently managed by the eBook Library software.

In celebration, Sony will introduce a limited edition red PRS-505 model. It will ship with EPUB and enhanced PDF support right out of the box. The red Reader will be available next month at SonyStyle stores and online at SonyStyle.com.

About the Reader

The Reader Digital Book by Sony is a portable reading device for eBooks. Its high-resolution electronic paper display delivers a realistic print look that rivals traditional paper and uses minimal power. A single battery charge provides up to 7,500 pages of continuous reading.

The Reader retails for about $300 and comes complete with a USB cable; eBook Library software; and a color-coordinated, protective soft cover. Users can download the upgrade for current PRS-505 models, starting on today from the Sony support site: http://esupport.sony.com/ and Adobe Digital Editions 1.5 software from: www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions. More information about the Reader Digital Book is available online at www.sony.com/reader.

Editor's Note: For additional information about the Reader digital book, your readers can call (888) 315-SONY, or visit Sony's web site at: www.sony.com/reader. For complete specifications and digital images, members of the news media are invited to visit Sony Electronics' news and information web site at www.sony.com/news.

READER DIGITAL BOOK BY SONY
OPENS A NEW CHAPTER ON EBOOK FORMATS

Publisher Support

"When we became the first major publisher to embrace EPUB as our sole production file we made a commitment to our partners to ramp up our title output to meet growing consumer demand. We've done that and are thrilled that Sony is embracing device interoperability. This is terrific news for the eBook industry and consumers alike."

- Neil De Young, director of Digital Media at Hachette Book Group

"Sony's support of EPUB is an important step forward in the cooperation of publishers and portable digital book manufacturers to create better experiences for readers. We're thrilled with the upgrade; it provides readers with more opportunities to enjoy Harlequin stories on their Sony Reader."

- Brent Lewis, vice president Digital & Internet, Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.

"This is great news for consumers because it broadens and simplifies the eBook experience. Readers can now get copyright protected eBooks from retailers or libraries and conveniently move them between devices and desktops."

- Ana Maria Allessi, vice president, Publisher of HarperMedia

"We have invested a substantial amount of time and money in delivering our author's works in electronic formats with our partners at Sony and through other eBook delivery formats and retail channels. We expect EPub will expedite that process, connecting readers with the works they want to read, in the way they want to read, faster than ever before."

- John Schline, senior vice president, corporate director of Business Affairs, Penguin Group

"We are pleased that Sony's Reader will now support the EPUB open format. This new open standard will make eBooks and other documents more accessible and user friendly, and will ultimately be an important factor in the long-term growth of the eBook marketplace."

- Doug Stambaugh, executive director, Business Development & Operations, Simon & Schuster Digital

Contact: Valerie Motis
Sony Electronics Inc.
(858) 942-8016
valerie.motis@am.sony.com

Tania Scheer
Paine PR
(949) 809-6782
tscheer@painepr.com

Source: Sony

CONTACT: Valerie Motis of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-8016,
valerie.motis@am.sony.com; or Tania Scheer of Paine PR, +1-949-809-6782,
tscheer@painepr.com, for Sony

Web site: Sony Reader

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0:16
I Am Happy
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I am very much around and quite busy on my projects.

I have challenges, but I thank God for increasing my faith and my strength to overcome the challenges.

I am happy and I hope you are happy too.

Cheers and God bless.

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July 18, 2008
7:18
Are You Famous or Infamous Online?
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Julia Allison
Are you famous or infamous online?
Have you had your 15 minutes on Digg or Twitter?
Would you do it the Julia Allison way?
Gatecrash your way to fame!

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4:54
Two Black Beauties: Queen Ebony and Rihanna
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Queen Ebony is black and beautiful and she has poise.

Of course, Rihanna is black and beautiful and would you dare to disagree?

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3:22
Freedom Writer Teachers to Write Follow-Up to New York Times' Best Seller The Freedom Writers Diary
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Freedom Writer Teachers to Write Follow-Up to New York Times' Best Seller The Freedom Writers Diary

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0:50
Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela!
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Pa Nelson Mandela

Nigerian Times International wishes Nelson Mandela a happy birthday as he marks his 90th year on earth today.
Madiba Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July 1918).
The former President of South Africa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

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July 17, 2008
21:55
Lionsgate Roars With 19 Emmy(R) Award Nominations
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17 Jul 2008 22:22 Africa/Lagos

Lionsgate Roars With 19 Emmy(R) Award Nominations

Studio's Acclaimed AMC Drama MAD MEN Tops Drama Series Category With 16 Nominations, Including Nods for Best Series, Lead Actor, Supporting Actor, Guest Actor, Writing, Directing and Cinematography

Lionsgate's Hit Showtime Comedy WEEDS Scores Three Nominations, Led by Mary-Louise Parker's Second Consecutive Emmy Nod for Outstanding Lead Actress

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lionsgate's (NYSE:LGF) acclaimed AMC drama MAD MEN earned 16 Emmy(R) nominations today -- the most among all drama series -- marking the first time a basic cable program has topped that list. Nominations include nods for Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor (Jon Hamm), Supporting Actor (John Slattery), Guest Actor (Robert Morse), Writing, Directing and Cinematography.

The Company's hit comedy WEEDS scored three nominations, led by Mary-Louise Parker's second consecutive Emmy(R) nod for Outstanding Lead Actress for her work in the much buzzed-about Showtime series.

"This kind of recognition by the industry in our first season of MAD MEN and our fourth season of WEEDS is enormously gratifying," said Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate's president of programming and production. "We're extremely proud of both series and congratulate all of our Emmy nominees. These nominations underscore our commitment to generate programming that stands apart from the competition, speaks to audiences with a unique and distinctive voice and embodies the Lionsgate brand for original and cutting edge filmed entertainment."

Lionsgate noted that its July 1st DVD release of the first season of MAD MEN is selling very strongly and its June DVD release of the third season of WEEDS continues to strongly outperform first and second season sales on both DVD and in digital downloads.

MAD MEN received the following nominations:

-- Outstanding Drama Series -- Producers
-- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- Jon Hamm
-- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series -- John Slattery
-- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series -- Robert Morse
-- Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series -- "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
(Pilot) -- Alan Taylor
-- Two nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series:
-- "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (Pilot) -- Matthew Weiner
-- "The Wheel" - Matthew Weiner, Robin Veith
-- Two nominations for Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera
Series:
-- "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (Pilot) -- Bob Shaw, Production
Designer; Henry Dunn, Art Director; Rena DeAngelo, Set Decorator
-- "Shoot" -- Dan Bishop, Production Designer; Christopher Brown, Art
Director; Amy Wells, Set Decorator
-- Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series -- Kim Miscia, Casting Director
(Pilot); Beth Bowling, Casting Director (Pilot); Laura Schiff, Casting
Director (Series); Carrie Audino, Casting Director (Series)
-- Outstanding Cinematography for a One-Hour Series -- "Smoke Gets in
Your Eyes" - Phil Abraham, Director of Photography
-- Outstanding Costumes for a Series -- "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" --
John A. Dunn, Costume Designer; Lisa Padovani, Assistant Costume
Designer
-- Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series -- "Shoot" --
Gloria Pasqua Casny, Department Head Hairstylist; Lucia Mace, Key
Hairstylist; Anthony Wilson, Additional Hairstylist; Barbara Cantu,
Additional Hairstylist
-- Outstanding Main Title Design -- Mark Gardner, Designer/Director;
Steve Fuller, Designer/Director; Cara McKenney, Main Title Producer
-- Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) -- "The
Hobo Code" -- Debbie Zoller, Department Head Makeup Artist; Ron Pipes,
Key Makeup Artist; Suzanne Diaz, Additional Makeup Artist
-- Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or a
Special -- "Nixon Vs. Kennedy" -- Debbie Zoller, Department Head
Makeup Artist; Joel Harlow, Special Makeup Effects Artist; Brian
Penikas, Additional Special Makeup Effects Artist; Jake Garber,
Additional Special Makeup Effects Artist

WEEDS received the following nominations:

-- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series -- Mary-Louise Parker
-- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and
Animation -- "Go" -- Susan Moore-Chong, Production Mixer; Fred Tator,
Re-Recording Mixer; Chris Philp, Re-Recording Mixer
-- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
(Single Or Multi-Camera) -- "A Pool And His Money" -- William Turro,
Editor

Set to launch its second season on AMC July 27, MAD MEN has enjoyed widespread critical acclaim since its premiere and has garnered a long list of honors, including Golden Globe(R) Awards for Best Television Series -- Drama, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series -- Drama (Jon Hamm); an AFI Award as One of the Top 10 Outstanding Television Programs of 2007 and a Peabody Award among many others. Created and executive produced by Matthew Weiner in association with Weiner Bros., the series depicts the professional lives, social mores and sexual exploits of advertising executives on Madison Avenue circa 1960, when the industry was at its height of glamour, power and prestige. The setting is the Sterling Cooper agency, which sells everything from cigarettes to political candidates, and its protagonist, Don Draper (Jon Hamm), is a fast-rising creative director whose smooth exterior conceals any number of secrets. The ensemble cast also includes Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Rosemarie DeWitt, Talia Balsam, Robert Morse, Michael Gladis, Aaron Staton, Rich Sommer, Maggie Siff and Bryan Batt.

Currently in its fourth season, WEEDS continues to push the creative envelope with its daring portrayal of the complicated life of a suburban pot-dealing mom, played by Mary-Louise Parker. Produced by Lionsgate in association with Tilted Productions, the series was created and is executive produced by Jenji Kohan and also stars Elizabeth Perkins, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Allie Grant, Kevin Nealon and Justin Kirk, with special guest star Albert Brooks.

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Lionsgate is the leading next generation filmed entertainment studio with a major presence in the production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, video-on-demand and digitally delivered content. The Company is leveraging its content leadership and marketing expertise through a series of partnerships that include the highly successful FEARNet branded VOD and Internet horror channel with Sony and Comcast, the recent announcement of the fall 2009 launch of a new premium entertainment channel with partners Viacom, Paramount Pictures and MGM, investment in the leading young men's digital distribution platform Break.com, ownership of the premier independent television syndication company Debmar-Mercury LLC and an alliance with independent filmed entertainment production and distribution company Roadside Attractions. Lionsgate also has forged partnerships with leading content creators, owners and distributors in key territories around the world, including Televisa in the U.S. and Latin America, StudioCanal in the UK, Hoyts and Sony in Australia and Eros International in India.

The Company has generated more than $450 million at the North American theatrical box office in the past year and has released a string of hits including THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM, TYLER PERRY'S MEET THE BROWNS, THE BANK JOB, RAMBO, THE EYE, SAW IV, TYLER PERRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED?, GOOD LUCK CHUCK, 3:10 TO YUMA and WAR, most of which have opened at #1 or #2 at the box office. The Company has also forged leadership positions in television and home entertainment with the production of such critically-acclaimed television series as WEEDS and MAD MEN, the distribution of TYLER PERRY'S HOUSE OF PAYNE, FAMILY FEUD, SOUTH PARK, TRIVIAL PURSUIT and THE DEAD ZONE, among others, and approximately 8% market share and the industry's leading box office-to-DVD conversion rate in home entertainment. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 12,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with entrepreneurial innovation and original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the globe.

For further information, please contact:

MEDIA CONTACT:
Leah Krantzler
The Lippin Group for Lionsgate
323-965-1990
lkrantzler@lippingroup.com

Sarah Greenberg
LIONSGATE
310-255-3856
sgreenberg@lionsgate.com

For corporate inquiries, please contact:
Peter D. Wilkes
LIONSGATE
310-255-3726
pwilkes@lionsgate.com

Source: Lionsgate

CONTACT: Media, Leah Krantzler of The Lippin Group, +1-323-965-1990,
lkrantzler@lippingroup.com, for Lionsgate; or Sarah Greenberg,
+1-310-255-3856, sgreenberg@lionsgate.com; or corporate inquiries, Peter D.
Wilkes, +1-310-255-3726, pwilkes@lionsgate.com, both of LIONSGATE

Web site: http://www.lionsgate.com/

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Only True Love Can Save Your Life and Not Orgasms
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If only Ruslana Korshunova found true love.

This post is very important to all young women who are in love and hate mood swings and are not really happy even though they look and pretend to be.

Depression drove supermodel Ruslana Korshunova to suicide at the tender age of 20.

If only she had found true love...she would not have plunged to her death.

Do not keep your fears and anxieties to yourself.

Love is not having a good time and then be depressed when the party is over.
Love is not having sex and later regret it.
Love is not love if it cannot save your life.

Only true love can save your life and not the spasms of momentary orgasms.

Seek for the love that will last the test of time even when you are all alone and you can still feel the glow and feel the joys of the bliss of true love in your heart and soul.

First, free your mind and fling open the doors of your heart and let love come in and lift your spirit higher.

I want you to have long life filled with love and peace.
If I a former refugee child can be happy today, then you too can be happy.

If you need to talk, call the hotline 234-8073983732.

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Picking the Perfect Name for Your Baby
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The naming of Jesus came before the presentation in the temple and most Christians declare the names they have chosen for their babies when presenting them to God. The following report is on how to pick the perfect names for babies.

17 Jul 2008 13:15 Africa/Lagos

Picking the Perfect Name for Your Baby

LOS ANGELES, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Choosing your new baby's name is a task fraught with tension for most expectant parents. Will the name be too common in popularity, or too rare? Will it tie negative associations to the child? (There's a reason the name "Adolph" has fallen out of favor the last half-century.) Will the name grow with the child, or sound frivolous during adulthood?

Jennifer Moss, a Los Angeles-based baby-name consultant who advises new parents on naming their children through her website BabyNames.com and by a personalized naming service, offers these tips in her new book, "The One-in-a- Million Baby Name Book" (Perigee Press, ISBN 978-0-399-53430-0), in bookstores this month.

Moss, who is a baby-name consultant and founder of BabyNames.com, offers the following guidelines for expectant parents in choosing their own child's one-in-a-million name:

1. Family histories and traditions: Does the name mean something special to you and/or your family members? Have you considered family names for first and middle names?

2. Spelling and ease of use: Is this name easy to spell? Is it easy to pronounce? A girl named Melyssah will be destined to spend a lot of time spelling out her name the rest of her life.

3. Popularity and saturation: Are you choosing a truly unique name or simply following the trends? Where is the name ranked on popularity lists like the one on BabyNames.com or the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby names database? Take into consideration that names that are popular today may seem dated 30 years from now, just as the name "Nancy" harkens to the 1950s and "Tiffany" summons images of the 1980s pop singer and her peers.

4. Jokes, puns, and teasing potential: Will your child be teased because of the name, or due to his or her initials? Is it funny to you? Does the name rhyme with something teasable? "Crystal Chandel Lear" belongs above the dining room table, not on a birth certificate.

5. Pronunciation, rhythm and flow: How does the first name sound when combined with your last name? Is it too choppy, or too long? Names have a natural sound and rhythm - a way that people hear the syllables in natural musical beats. Show friends and family the written name and ask them to pronounce it for you; if it doesn't sound right, or they mispronounce the name, you may want to reconsider.

6. Gender identification: Is the name too frilly? Is it a primarily male or female name? Remember that male-identified names often work for baby girls, but female-identified names can be awkward for baby boys.

7. The introduction test: Introduce yourself out loud using the planned first name and last name together. Does it sound "right" to you? Sometimes a name will look good on paper, but just doesn't sound right when written.

"The One-in-a-Million Baby Name" book includes chapters dedicated to traditional names, celebrity names, names of royalty through the ages, character names found in popular culture, nature names, and names from the world of sports, along with firsthand stories from parents on how they chose their children's names. It also includes thousands of name suggestions, along with their meanings, origins and ratings of the names from visitors to BabyNames.com.

BabyNames.com, which debuted on the Web in 1996, is one of the top destinations for expectant parents. In addition to its naming service and comprehensive names database, BabyNames.com offers parenting advice, parenting and naming forums, and celebrity-baby news, among other features. The site is owned and operated by Moss, her sisters Mallory Rustin, Kate Glinsmann and Sue Moss, and their mother, Peg Moss.

CONTACT:

Jennifer Moss
877-211-BABY (2229)
jennifer@babynames.com
http://www.babynames.com/

This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.

Source: BabyNames.com

CONTACT: Jennifer Moss of BabyNames.com, +1-877-211-BABY (2229),
jennifer@babynames.com

Web site: BabyNames

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4:29
She Gave Him All Her Love, But He Tore it To Shreds
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Chioma was well educated and from a rich family, but he was not well educated and was a poor driver from a poor family, yet she gave him her heart and soul. He was not God fearing and had loose morals. They have been dating since 2005, but his infidelity hurt her badlly. He was seeing and sleeping with another woman and even moved his things into the woman's residence. She was disappointed and left Nigeria for the UK. She wanted to break up with him, but he came back begging for her forgiveness when she returned and she gave in to him. She was very good in bed and was willing to satisfy him anytime he wanted sex. She gave him whatever would make him comfortable, because she truly loved him and wanted to be his wife for life.

He was very possessive and jealous. He felt uncomfortable anytime he saw her in the company of her male colleagues and beat her up after he saw her male colleague in her flat. She was pissed and took back the key she gave him to have access to her flat. He later pleaded for mercy and she was willing to forgive him. He seemed to be ready to make amends and he was even going to a popular pentecostal church with his aunt and they got engaged to wed last April. Then he did the worst when he was caught sleeping with the wife of a senior official in the LNG company where both of them were working. He had been seducing the wives of his bosses whilst on official duty as their chauffeur and nemesis had caught up with him. She was heart broken. The husband of the woman he slept with was so ashamed that he asked for transfer and left without the adulterous wife. The sex scandal shook the whole management and Chioma was too ashamed to hold her head high in office. This heartless driver fooled her. This was the last straw. Chioma resigned and left Nigeria for the UK without even telling us.

I felt sorry for Chioma as Jennifer and I discussed the romantic predicament of having a relationship with a man who is like a reed in a quicksand. He was unfaithful and unworthy of being trusted with such a precious heart.
"I hope she finds her true love in the UK," I said.
"No man tramples on the heart of a woman and escapes the grave consequences," Jennifer said.
She was missing Chioma who was very close to her and she had wished that Chioma would wed after her own wedding last year.
"That is why it is always good to look before you plunge into the swimming pool of romance, lest you end up swimming in the murky waters of shame and slime," I said.

N.B:
This is a true story and the events happened in Rivers state, Nigeria. I have changed the real names of the people mentioned in the details.

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0:50
Photos of Top 10 Japanese Models and Top 10 Japanese Bikini Models
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Reon Kadena

Japanese models are erotic and exotic to behold and Reon Kadena leads the bevy of Japanese beauties who are the top models from Japan and you can see the top Japanese Bikini Models .

I am planning something exclusive for the hottest Nigerian female models as never seen before online and offline, including my own hottie who is a knockout in bikini and she loves to swim.

Nigerian models are not well appreciated and not well paid in Nigeria. The most attractive Nigerian models are still inside Nigeria and not the few outside the country.

Kisses & Roses will celebrate Nigerian models and appreciate them as the top models are celebrated and appreciated in developed countries.

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0:15
Keyshia Cole is Hotter Than July As She Releases Steady Flow of #1 Hits
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"Heaven Sent" Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter, and record producer Keyshia Cole is hotter than July as she continues to top the Billboard 200 charts!

16 Jul 2008 19:39 Africa/Lagos

Keyshia Cole Releases Steady Flow of #1 Hits

KEYSHIA COLE REGAINS THE #1 SPOT ON BILLBOARD'S 'HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS' AND 'HOT R&B/HIP-HOP AIRPLAY' CHARTS WITH HER 3rd SINGLE 'HEAVEN SENT' FROM THE PLATINUM-PLUS DISC 'JUST LIKE YOU'

'Heaven Sent' Makes Keyshia's 7th #1 Song At Radio

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 16 /PRNewswire/ --

Definitely avoiding the sophomore jinx, Grammy-nominated and award-winning Geffen Records superstar singer/songwriter, Keyshia Cole, continues to deliver the hits with her third (3rd) #1 single, "Heaven Sent," from her near-double-platinum-selling sophomore album, Just Like You. "Heaven Sent" currently sits atop Billboard's "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" and "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay" charts.

The coveted #1 spot is nothing new to the chart-topping Oakland native as "Heaven Sent" follows two (2) #1 singles from Just Like You: "Let It Go," and "I Remember." The single is the 7th #1 hit song at radio from Keyshia Cole over the past two years. Other #1s include "Love" and "I Should Have Cheated" from her platinum-selling debut The Way It Is, and the collaborations, "Last Night" and "Give It Up To Me," with Diddy and Sean Paul respectively.

Keyshia Cole is currently in the studio recording her third (3rd) yet-untitled CD to be released late 2008 and is gearing up for a soon-to-be announced tour. While she will soon start taping the 3rd season of her hit BET reality show, "The Way It Is," the second (2nd) season is the highest rated program in the network's history. The straight-from-the-soul singer is also gearing up to shoot a film based on her life and while recording her third (3rd) disc, a tenacious Keyshia Cole, takes time out to crisscross the globe with shows from Jamaica to Kansas City.

Source: Geffen Records

CONTACT: Tresa L. Sanders, Interscope Geffen A&M, +1-212-841-8272,
tresa.sanders@umusic.com

NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information, press kits, or interview requests on Keyshia Cole, please contact Interscope Geffen A&M: Tresa L. Sanders at 212 841 8272 or via email at tresa.sanders@umusic.com.

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20:36
Emeka Enyiocha and Chidi Chidi Nwokeabia Produce The Patriot and Open New Office
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Emeka Enyiocha

Emeka Enyiocha and Chidi Nwokeabia Produce The Patriot and Open New Office

I was in Lagos two weeks ago and went to Surulere, the heartbeat of Nollywood.
I had to see Emeka Enyiocha on the new TV series "The Patriot" he has produced with his partner Chidi Nwokeabia.

Emeka and Chidi have opened their own production office and studios off the popular Adeniran Ogunsanya Street in Surulere, Lagos. It was a big place painted in green.
The publisher of the new Supple magazine and his Managing Editor were with me as I met with the young Nollywood star and his resourceful business partner. Emeka's dog was barking from the garage. He said he brought the dog to the office for security.

We discussed the past, the present and the future of the Nigerian film industry.
Then they told me that they have already produced over 13 episodes of "The Patriot" and how the series will be of immense benefit to nation building, because they will celebrate the courage of worthy Nigerian patriots as role models in the TV drama .
They did not want to rush to offer the TV series to Mnet for the Africa Magic channel, because Mnet is not paying Nigerian producers what they deserve. In fact, Mnet is cheating Nigerian producers on the Africa Magic Channel.

I wanted to invite Kanayo O. Kanayo to be the special guest at the press launch of my new book, but I postponed it, because the book was not well produced by the Nigerian publisher. I gave copies of the book to Emeka and Chidi and left another copy for Kanayo O. Kanayo. I wanted them to read the selected stories, because I am going to produce one of them before the next St. Valentine's Day. The movie will remember the late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya of the Life Foundation Church and I hope to cast Bimbo Akintola in the role of Pastor Bimbo. It would be a Nollywood movie.

Emeka and Chidi have sent "The Patriot" to the UK for international distribution and I know they will be celebrating the success soon.

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10:13
Behind Every Successful Man, There Are Women Lurking in the Wings To Feast Where They Never Sowed
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