Remember the First Interactive Golf Fantasy Challenge closes real soon. For the first time golf fans can interact with a tournament without swinging a club. The challenge closes Wed July 18 at 11:59 pm. Check out the questions- answer them- and then watch to see if you are our top winner. Remember offer code MG0502 for 2 Free Challenge Plays.
http://www.eplaypro.com/home.php?tid=14
Interact with the British Open! TNT will have over 50 hours of British Open Programming.
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/cabletv/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003612226
Two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal withdrew from the British Open on Tuesday. No Questions on the challenge concerning Olazabal, but if there were- it would not count towards the final total.
http://216.203.39.60/golf/story.asp?i=20070717192627880000101&ref=hea&tm=
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Farkers Welcome- Once again, JimmyZ who I corresponded with while incarcerated bought a classified for me. Enjoy.
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Charles Barkley Provides the "Feel Good Story of the Day- Pro Athlete Edition
http://www.kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=6791391
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You may want to think twice about running with the Bulls, especially if you run with your children, and you are divorced. http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSL1757868120070717?feedType=RSS
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Had a great Lunch at Nolan Bushnell's latest creation- uWink- in the Promenade Mall in West Hills. This Mall has an AMC 16 that the majors studio used to test films, ads, etc. Walking into the mall- I saw a Gigantic Promo for the Seinfeld animated Flick- The Bee Movie- scheduled for Release in Oct. Thought readers would like to see what we have to see when we walk into this multiplex.
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From CNET's News.com- 10 Tech Disappointments with the Coolest Names- Remember Ginger?http://news.com.com/2300-1024_3-6196961-3.html?tag=ne.gall.pg
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For once - A Good eBay Story- 2 British Residents buy a PS2, when it arrives- it has over $90,200US. Not bad. Just make sure eBay doesn't want their cut after the fact!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,289809,00.html
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Steroids in Pro Golf? Gary Players says Yes! ESPN online has the story.
http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=2940886
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Michael Vick's endorsement contracts are at stake with his indictment
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19834805/
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Phil Spector trial interrupted by Famous Madam, who judge rules cannot testify for the defense.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2007-07-18-phil-spector_N.htm?csp=34
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Variety is reporting that LeBron James will guest host the season premiere of Saturday Night Live come September,. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117968712.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
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America's Got Talent is the top Show on Tuesday night according to Zap2it- The Singing Bee lost some of it's buzz from it's premier numbers.
http://www.zap2it.com/tv/ratings/zap-ratings071707,0,2974349.story?coll=zap-news-headlines
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Stars make mucho bucks. That is why the Paps take their pictures! If Stars have a problem- Live with it or get out of the business. Being This story is bothersome.
http://ww.tmz.com/2007/07/18/csi-star-beats-the-living-crap-out-of-tmz-photog/
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Fed Chairman may ban some mortgage practices to help consumers! Fed Chairman may ban some mortgage to help consumers! Yep.
http://www.smartmoney.com/bn/ON/index.cfm?story=ON-20070718-000780-1149
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Stop the presses! There will be an Ace Ventura 3- but without Jim Carrey! from zap2it
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Barry Bonds may find out tomorrow if the Grand Jury will indict! It's all in the timing?
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/giants/2007-07-16-bonds-probe_N.htm
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Fark reports: For the majority of Americans getting locked inside a fitness club will never happen...but for this club member...
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=action13&id=5482120
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Anyone noticing the growing interest in Ron Paul? Homemade signs cropping up, Blog mentions...and more.
http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2007/07/townhall-blog-p.html?loc=interstitialskip
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What is going to win the top spot for media hype this weekend- The release of the new Harry Potter book, or the opening of the Musical Film- Hairspray? The race is on!
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Ever Wonder where the music for your Doctor's offices or Hotels comes from? It's not Muzak, but two guys from Woodland Hills, CA putting it all together- for a price.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-music18jul18,1,4456394.story?coll=la-headlines-business
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Check this one out- USA today has 20 Record Albums that defined an era, that are still relevant 40 years later. Jimi Hendrix Fans young and old will be happy.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2007-07-17-summer-of-love-main_N.htm?csp=34
Speaking of Jimi- The Ultimate Book on Hendrix- Jimi Hendrix- The Man, The Magic, The Truth by Sharon Lawrence is now out on Paperback. Lawerence a young AP Rock writer at the time was a close confidant of the late rock legend.
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Fire Crew tests their skills.....but on the wrong house!!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/18/ap/national/main3069147.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3069147
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Aggressive Jerry Yang wins the 8.25 million $$$ pot in World Series of Poker!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19777938/
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Steve Jobs- The Top Power Geek according to Blender!
http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSN1140918120070718
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Don't forget to register to ePlay. If you are a baseball freak. Try the current ePlay Baseball Fantasy Challenge. The challenge closes July 21. COMING SOON NFL & NCAA FOOTBALL. I haven't spoken to our Tournament Folks, but I am wondering if we are going to combine the two in some challenges- Now that could prove interesting.
http://www.eplay.com/home.php?tid=16
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Great News for TNT- Law and Order fans- If Fred Thompson runs for President - the equal time rule will only affect NBC broadcast reruns- not TNT reruns. Whew... This question was answered by L & O Producer Dick Wolfe during the current critics tour. Equal Time Rule does not affect Cable Channels.
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From next weeks issue of the TV Guide Print edition- Double issue.
Big Mac- Inside the McDonalds Empire- Wed July 25 CNBC
The Worst Shark Attack Ever- Discovery- July 29
Who Earns What (per episode)- Wm. Petersen- CSI- 500 K, Charlie Sheen-350k, Hugh Laurie-300K, Patrick Dempsey-225K, Julia Louis-Dreyfus-225K (The curse has ended), Sally Field 100k. Special Guest Stars- 6,527$, Stand-ins 145.00 per day min., Background actors w/special abilities-$140, extras-$130 per dayd
Behind the scenes-TV - per episode- Director- $35,297, Writer, $30,283, Staff Writer- $2,890 per week, Exec Story Editor- $8,500 per episode, Craft Services- $25.40 per hour, Film Editor- $2575 per wk min, Sound or Music Editor- $1,887.94 per wk. min, Head makeup artist-$2,271 per wk- Production Assistant- $8.00 per hour.
To subscribe- go to www.tvguide.com
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Richard Chemel for ePlay.com
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