The employees at Gourmet Gift Baskets are determined to help Joplin in the wake of the tragedy on Monday. In fact, we banded together to create a super-sized gift basket which will be delivered to relief workers today in Joplin Missouri.
I want to thank Gourmet Gift Baskets for sending along this information on how to help the people in Joplin Missouri.
Below are some ways to help that you can pass along:
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Be sure to have your favorite moisturizing lip tint on hand. Each of the four shades of Clark’s Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Tints provides sheer color that will keep your lips looking plump, while acting like mini water reservoirs for intense, long-lasting hydration! $19 at www.clarksbotanicals.com
Atopalm’s Moisturizing Hand Treatment helps fight the visible signs of aging and provide anti-oxidant protection while softening and smoothing your skin. Your skin will be left more supple and looking brighter – definitely a must for when the sun reflects off of your bracelets and rings. $18 at www.atopalmusa.com
I had the opportunity to try several items from the ATOPALM line and they are amazing creams. I tried the Moisturizing Hand Cream and it really gives a deep moisturing on dry hands. My hubby really liked it too, especially because it is scentless. I also tried the Undermakeup Moisturizing Cream. It is also scentless and left my face feeling just right. The last one I tried is the Intensive Moisturizing Cream. It is great for dry cracked heals and elbows. Mine are in much better shape since using the cream.
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Detecting Flat Head Syndrome or Plagiocephaly
By Eirian Hallinan
There is a condition that causes a baby’s head to become misshapen or have a flat spot and is known as plagiocephaly. The most common type is positional plagiocephaly and happens when a baby’s head develops a flat spot because of pressure on that area. Babies’ heads are soft when they are born so are vulnerable to this condition.
When babies are born and spend time in a position that puts pressure on one part of their skull, this is when the condition typically develops and is known as positional plagiocephaly.
The condition has increased dramatically since the early 1990s because this is when parents were told that putting babies on their backs to sleep would decrease the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. This advice has saved thousands of babies’ lives.
Sometimes when movement in the uterus is restricted positional plagiocephaly can develop with the baby’s head but is rarer and is usually because the mother has a multiple pregnancy or it can happen with breech babies who get wedged under their mother’s ribs.
There is a birth defect known as craniosynostosis and is a type of plagiocephaly. It is when the joints between the bones of the baby’s skull close too early. With this condition, surgery is needed to help the brain grow properly.
Detecting Plagiocephaly
With vaginal births it is common for babies to have misshapen heads because of the pressure to them when they pass through the birth canal. In most cases their heads naturally correct themselves to a normally rounded shape by six weeks. However, if there is a flat spot on your baby’s head after six weeks of age then it is probably positional plagiocephaly.
Plagiocephaly is most common in babies who are premature, have weak muscle tone, have very large heads or are known as good sleepers.
Torticollis is a condition that can cause plagiocephaly. It is common in premature babies and is when they sleep with their head tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other and is caused by a tight or shortened muscle on one side of their neck.
If your baby develops a flat spot on their head
No one’s head is completely symmetrical. In most cases slight flat spots will round themselves by the time the baby is crawling around and sitting up at six months of age but if you do notice your baby’s head beginning to flatten it is advisable that you speak with your doctor straight away.
The younger the baby is the softer the skull is so treatment is best started sooner rather than later. As the baby grows the skull becomes harder and less pliable.
Treatment for positional plagiocephaly
Treatment is decided once your doctor has assessed the baby’s age and the extent of the condition. If the condition is not severe and the baby is young enough then simple re-positional therapy may be administered. In more serious cases then cranial orthotic therapy may be decided and this means using a helmet to change the shape of the baby’s head.
Re-positional therapy
This means regularly varying the position your baby settles and sleeps in. Babies tend to find the same position they find comfortable and you need to alter it to avoid the same pressure being applied to the same part of their head. During the day you can do the following to strengthen your baby’s neck muscles:
Cranial Orthotic Therapy
If the treatments described in the above points are not working then your doctor may advise this. It involves your baby wearing a helmet or headband (known as a cranial orthotic) which are custom made and worn up to 23 hours per day. Treatment usually lasts between two and six months. The treatment is most successful when begun early which would be six months of age. Some doctors think that it is not very helpful beyond twelve months of age because of the skull bone being too thick by then. The headgear is lightweight and babies get used to wearing them very quickly.
Eirian Hallinan is the newest member of Baby Care Journals. She believes in healing naturally, first, especially when it comes to infant colic.
Need some inspiration to get in the mood for fun in the sun? Take a step back in time with Memory Lane and see how summer activities have been showcased throughout the years.
This weekend is the best time to check out www.MemoryLane.com because on May 20, 21 & 22 it’s FREE to view ALL 100 million pieces of content on the site. That includes watching all the your favorite 80’s music videos, browsing through issues of LIFE magazine, Ladies Home Journal from the 40’s and searching for your old High School buddies in the largest collection of American HS yearbooks on the Internet.
This weekend is open to unlimited FREE viewing of this premium content. Spanning 60 years from 1940 to 1999, the website features vintage collections of magazines, newsreels, classic sports and entertainment videos, music, movie trailers, and historic images.
Looking for the perfect bathing suit? See what style icon, Elizabeth Taylor wore in 1950:
What color is your surfboard? See what beach goers used in 1964:
You can also check out celebrity yearbook photos:
Have fun!
I’m sure you’ve noticed that many of your Hollywood faves are changing their hair color and going RED (as seen in US Weekly, OK! Weekly, and InTouch magazines). You too can join Whitney Port, Blake Lively, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, and Mandy Moore and add some red to your hair with help from John Frieda’s Precision Foam Colour!
Precision Foam Colour is the first ever premium permanent home hair colour that uses foam technology to deliver salon-quality results at home. With 20 flattering shades to choose from, achieving flawless, natural-looking results at home has never been quicker or easier. Simply massage the foam into your hair to achieve flawless coverage you thought you could only get at a salon. No drips, no stains – just gorgeous-looking hair from every angle.
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Spring has finally arrived, conjuring up feelings to start fresh and new…the clocks spring forward, you start your spring cleaning, you get a new spring wardrobe…but what about your hair? I bet that could use some freshening up as well!
Clairol Nice ‘n Easy is shaking up the hair color experience with new Color Blend Foam, making it easier for women who color at-home. Nice ‘n Easy Color Blend Foam offers a breakthrough experience, alleviating many of the application burdens associated with at-home hair color, while still maintaining the same dimensional color results Nice ‘n Easy is known for.
Marie Robinson, Clairol Color Director
Marie’s Top Tips for At-Home Hair Coloring:
Prep your bathroom prior to coloring your hair by setting out old towels to protect surfaces.
When deciding on a hair color formula, it’s important to understand the different between a
permanent and demi-permanent hair color.
o Opt for a permanent hair color if you’re looking for a more dramatic change as that will
provide you with dimensional color and 100% gray coverage
o For a temporary change, go with a demi-permanent color that will enhance and boost
color and shine in addition to providing up to 50% gray coverage. Demi-permanent hair
colors typically rinse out in 28 washes
Pick a form of hair color – liquid, cream or foam – that you feel most comfortable with. Foam is
the newest form of hair color. I love Nice ‘n Easy’s Color Blend Foam which is super easy to apply
with your hands as its drip-free, mess-free and simply collapses into your hair. Cream and liquid
hair colors require the applicator bottle to help direct the application of the hair color.
When selecting a flattering shade, stay within two shades of your current hair color for best
results.
For optimal results, do not wash your hair prior to coloring as its best to work with hair that was
washed the previous day so your scalp has some natural oils protecting it.
Keep your skin hair color-free by putting Vaseline around your hair line to keep it from running
into your skin.
To ensure hair color is evenly distributed – follow these simple steps:
o Part your hair into three, even sections
o Start by focusing on the roots and then work colorant through the rest of your hair
After your hair color has fully processed for the allotted amount of time, thoroughly rinse the
hair color out with warm water, use your fingertips to massage the roots and continue to rinse
hair until water runs clear.
Maintain healthy-looking, colored hair with a few easy steps:
o Use a shampoo and conditioner specially-formulated for color-treated hair that will
continually nourish and protect your hair
o Treat your hair to a weekly deep conditioner
o Use heat protection spray when heat styling
o Reduce exposure to the sun and chlorinated water
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Want to check out how it works: CLICK HERE to see a step-by-step video.
And don’t forget to become a fan on Facebook to hear what other “foam fans” are raving about!
~I received a product sample in order to write my review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed are mine.
Over the last few years I have been doing more and more of my shopping on line. I’m always trying to find the lowest price on the products I buy and use. I have recently found JoeShopping.com. In case you’re not familiar with this shopping website, let me tell you about them.
JoeShopping.com is a price comparison site where you can compare prices on millions of products from hundreds of stores and you can find the lowest price. This is a wonderful tool for shopping from the comfort of your home.
You can find great deals on flowers
And electronics!
JoeShopping.com is very user friendly with a easy to use search tool. You can search from over 5 million products from hundreds of popular stores. At JoeShopping they’ll do the searching for you and show you a list of prices from multiple stores all in one page. They even integrate coupons & great sorts of hot deals into your search results.
Here’s some of the things you can find at JoeShopping.com~
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My family just loves a good pot pie and Marie Callender’s is their favorite. I know, they like it better than mine!
I came across an online article, not too long ago, titled “8 Grocery Store Products that are Better than Homemade ”, it stated that Marie Callender’s pot pies are better than homemade. I was given an opportunity through The Motherhood to give them a taste test and my family agrees with the article, Marie Callender’s is the best.
Marie Caleender’s pot pies can be heated in the microwave or the oven. The crust is still wonderfully flakey when heated in the microwave. We love the nice tender chicken chunks and the veggie’s in the great sauce, mmmm!
~I’ve been compensated by Marie Callender’s and The Motherhood for this campaign. Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced.
A while back I did a review and giveaway with Plentiful Pantry, you can find it here. I had the opportunity to try their Key Lime Cheesecake bars. They were so good and so easy to make plus they were no bake!
Plentiful Pantry is located in Salt Lake City and they are having a Case Lot sale this weekend! They not only have wonderful desserts, but they have meals too!
This is the first time that Plentiful Pantry has had a case lot sale that’s open to the public! They have such a great selection of gourmet products.
Here’s the address~
3795 S. 300 W in
Salt Lake City
This will be May 20th~May 21st
From 10am~6pm
They make great gifts and have a 2 yr shelf life.
~I was offered an item in return for sharing this information. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.
FROM FACEBOOK UPDATES TO 10-MINUTE MEMOIRS
eChook gives personal storytelling a facelift with Memoirs, Vol. 1
Rapid changes in reading technology have transformed writing through social media. The move from e-mail to blogs to Facebook has been ever evolving, but one thing has remained constant – the need to tell our personal stories. The 70-million active bloggers, tweeters, texters and Facebook addicts who journal daily about their lives are poised to discover the next step in their evolution – the Memoir, Vol. 1 app from eChook, curated by award-winning, short story author Tessa Smith McGovern.
Taking the idea of the original chapbook – small, single-chapter books that were the latest technology in 16th-century England – Tessa Smith McGovern developed eChook Digital, a digital publisher that offers collections of linked short stories as digital chapbooks in apps and eBooks. She wanted to re-imagine the short story genre for a generation that does too much and rests too little. “Reading thoughtful stories makes us forgets our lives and helps us relax so we can attend that next meeting, collect the kids or greet our families with more energy and joy,” McGovern says.
McGovern’s latest collection for eChook is a mini-anthology that is like a tasting menu of autobiographical delights. Included in the collection is a mischievous tale of a girl who shouldn’t play with matches, a mother and daughter who settle their differences with a prom dress and a kugel, a one-night stand that takes an unexpected turn, the unforeseen powers of a crossword puzzle, a wayward father’s alternate reality, and two tales about those mysterious creatures known as writers.
The short stories in Memoir, Vol. 1 range from new discoveries to pieces by acclaimed writers. Among the popular authors featured, are:
· Ina Chadwick – Her work has appeared in many literary journals, including The Paris Review and The Antioch Review, and The New York Times. She holds several first place awards in editing from the New England Press Association from her years as a professional journalist.
· Jennifer Armstrong – The winner of numerous awards for fiction and nonfiction, and the author of more than 100 books for all ages. She is a senior writer for Entertainment Weekly.
· Eileen Elkinson – A prolific short-story writer and editor of the literary site Mezzozine.
eChook currently has three open calls for submission for published or unpublished fiction, memoir, or essays between 750- to 2,000-words. Cash prizes up to $550. For more information, visit eChook. “I believe that everybody has a short story in them,” McGovern says.
To learn more about eChook and the compelling new collection of short memoirs, or to sign up for the “Literary Delights” newsletter, which offers a classic short story and a writing tip as illuminated by the author, visit eChook.
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I want to thank eChook for sponsoring this giveaway. This giveaway is open to US Residents only and will close May 31, 2011 at 12am.
~I received a product sample in order to write my review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed are mine.
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Here is a fantastic E-VENT that will get your spine tingling! On May 24th at 3 p.m. ET in honor of the paperback release of the critically-acclaimed novel STILL MISSING by Chevy Stevens.
STILL MISSING is also nominated for an International Thriller Writers award for “Best First Novel.”
A GOOD ATTITUDE
By Pamela Douglas
When you’re planning major surgery everyone and their uncle advises you to “be positive” and “have a good attitude.” That’s what people told me as I approached spine surgery for scoliosis. It would take five months to recover – that I was also told in advance.
I did recover, and even wrote a book about my experiences to help others: Back to Life: A Journey of Transformation Through Back Surgery. My friends insist the reason I came out so well was that my attitude was good. I don’t even know what the heck that means.
The platitude elicits a creepy image of a round yellow happy face with lame-brained dot eyes and a lipless smile pasted over someone in pain; in other words, a phony. It also conjures people who deny their own ability to take charge of their situation by asserting “I’ll be fine” while affecting a beatific smile, their glazed-over eyes looking down on those who don’t believe that faith is sufficient so they don’t have to do anything. I’m sorry, in my opinion that won’t get you through a serious surgery.
What you need are truth and a strong dose of your own power. Truth, not artificial sweeteners, because only when you know what’s actually going on can you own this experience enough to manage it. And you need guts. It takes courage to plan for major surgery and thoroughly prepare for any eventuality including disabling pain or even death; courage to force yourself to move your body immediately afterwards; courage to reclaim your life in a changed body. It takes both physical and mental strength to persevere by holding to a clear vision of what you want to do.
Not to be grandiose, but I’d even advise you to verbalize what you’re living for. I recommend being specific. Instead of a facile answer like “for my family,” try to define distinct, tangible desires and goals, which may involve asking questions about what you really want. Sure, it’s a bigee; it’s like asking who you truly are.
I went out and gathered particular art supplies down to a new rich golden yellow paint called “light orange,” a name that doesn’t capture what it promised me. I bought materials in various sizes, in case I might have to start small, and a whole new bottle of glossy acrylic painting medium. My daughter, who is a singer, had scheduled shows after my surgery and those dates became targets for me to attend. My husband and I wanted to improve our cracked-cement patio with tiles, and I picked out the style before I went to the hospital, though the renovation would be months away. And I began the journal that led to my book.
Your plans for joy after you recover might surprise you – they’re not only about being safely home and getting back to work; maybe they’re what you’ve always wanted. I hope you make those plans. It helps to focus on them when you’re feeling bad.
As for “attitude,” I prefer the image of gripping the metal railing on the side of the hospital bed with all my might to be able to roll off a bedpan, how much arm strength that took, and how much will to persevere when the pain cut through me like a blade. Yes, I’d rather offer that crude example as a guide rather than an image of someone lying helpless in bed pleading to the darkness to make her better some day.
Listen, nobody gets out of life alive. But you can win this round. First, don’t be shy about being your own advocate. Your questions aren’t stupid and anyone who acts annoyed is a jerk. Get the answers you need (though a nurse might help as well as your doctor and probably has more time). Complain if something’s wrong, even if you discover it’s a normal phase of healing and you simply have to go through it.
And keep moving. My brother, who is a doctor, once commented that a leading cause of death is sitting down. He wasn’t entirely joking. At the time we were talking about osteoporosis and how a hip fracture may lead to a wheelchair where the immobility cascades into other problems that can hasten death. Of course, you’re not running marathons right after surgery. In fact, you must respect the healing process; let it take its natural course. But over time, if you give up, your body will give up on you.
So what’s a good attitude? For me, it meant getting in shape in the months before surgery with an exercise program. It meant being aware of the strange chemicals that would invade my body during the surgeries, and that I’d need to eat in a way that made me as resilient as possible on entering, and to cleanse my system after I was home. It involved trying to walk soon after surgery, no matter how difficult that was. Later, I walked further and further with longer steps each day, and finally I went back to an exercise program.
To me, all that is an affirmation that energy will continue to move within you. But it won’t move by itself so get out of bed and off that chair and go for it. That’s the great “yes” to your future. That’s the good attitude I wish for you.
About the Author: Pamela Douglas is an award-winning screenwriter with numerous credits in television drama, and also a fine artist. In May 2005, facing a degenerative spinal disease that threatened to leave her paralyzed, Pamela underwent major surgery. Her decision and the long recovery that followed inspired her to write BACK TO LIFE: A Journey of Transformation through Back Surgery. Written in journal form as she was going through surgery and recovery, the book takes the reader into the immediacy of the moment and through the transformational power of an experience far beyond surgery. Learn more at www.divineartsmedia.com.
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I started my blog out on a free hosting site, Blogger. My blog has grown by leaps and bounds. Blogger was great for getting started, but now I need to expand.
When I started out I was just playing with my blog. Now that I have a clear picture of what my blog is about, I’m ready to make the switch to a dedicated server.
By talking with other bloggers I have found out that having a blog with a website address that you choose on your own is the best thing to do. When you do that you have to have a company “host” your blog. This means that they’re storing your blog for you. To keep the costs low the hosting is usually shared with other websites. The other option is to use dedicated hosting in which you’re the only company or blog on the server.
I did a little research one day and found a blogger who had a manual all made up on what to do. Since I’m not real computer savvy, I decided to use her expertise to set up my blog on a dedicated server. I’m in the process of working through that now.
One of my favorite things about a blog is that they are organized in chronological order. The latest entry is displayed first.
Now that my blog has grown so much I’m ready to go on to my own domain. If you’re like me and you’ve reached this point, all you have to do is to simply make your last blog entry the announcement of your "move". So, just make your last entry a statement that your blog has "moved" and type the new blog URL address in. This will direct visitors to your new blog site, keeping your following, without a major inconvenience to anyone. Upgrade as you need to, but just what you need to do.
I am participating in a blogger campaign in behalf of The Small Business Authority, which provides dedicated server. I received compensation to facilitate this post. However, the views and opinions are my own.
Join the Millions Already Shakin’ It with the Zumba Fitness Video Game and Get Your Groove On to Hot New Music, Dance Styles and Electrifying Routines!
The ultimate interactive Dance-Fitness Party™ is about to make an encore appearance in your living room! Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, along with Zumba Fitness® LLC, today revealed plans to release Zumba® Fitness 2, the sequel to the best-selling dance-fitness video game since its release in November 2010. Developed by Zoe Mode, Zumba® Fitness 2 will launch on Wii™ this holiday season and another-to-be announced platform in early 2012.
“We’ve seen an overwhelming demand for the next iteration of the franchise and I can promise you that Zumba Fitness 2’s new and improved features will challenge Zumba enthusiasts and entice new followers to join the party,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. “The Zumba Fitness franchise of video games connects the exhilarating Zumba dance workouts loved by millions with uniquely interactive console platforms that are accessible and fun for consumers of all ages.”
Featuring more than 30 hot new music tracks, electrifying choreography, a huge variety of new dance styles and brand new arenas, Zumba® Fitness 2 invites players to dance their way into shape with a fun and proven program. The successor to the best-selling original, Zumba® Fitness 2 gets players moving with world renowned Zumba® creator, Beto, and celebrity instructors Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant as they guide you through each exhilarating routine ranging in style from Merengue and Samba to Indian and Latin Pop. The all-new progress tracker adds up calories burned, grades dance styles, and displays trophies, stats and overall rank. Playing in Single Song, Full Class or Zumba Party modes, players will have a blast with this unique dance fitness experience that shapes, tones and transforms their bodies while leaving them with an endorphin high.
Additional Zumba® Fitness 2 Features:
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About The Zumba Program®
Zumba Fitness is the largest dance-fitness company in the world known for the Zumba® program, a blend of contagious and easy-to-follow choreographies set to upbeat international rhythms. Coined the “fitness-party," Zumba® classes provide an effective total-body workout, which tones and sculpts while burning fat. In 2011, Zumba Fitness celebrates 10 years of changing lives as more than 12 million devotees attend weekly Zumba classes across 125 countries in 110,000 locations. In addition to the original Zumba program, there are now four specialty programs: the Zumba Gold® program, a modified version for active older adults; the Zumba® Toning program featuring lightweight, maraca-like Zumba® Toning Sticks; the Aqua Zumba® program, the ultimate “pool party” workout; and the Zumbatomic® program, kid-friendly Zumba routines. For at-home fitness, the brand offers the Zumba® Fitness Total Body Transformation DVD Set and the cutting-edge Zumba® Fitness Exhilarate™ DVD collection; both feature original Zumba® fitness music created by award-winning producers. In 2010, the Zumba® Fitness Video Game was released on multiple platforms. The brand also offers its colorful and expressive multiseasonal Zumbawear™ collection. With every new project Zumba Fitness undertakes, the mission remains the same – to make instructors successful. For more information or to find a live class, visit zumba.com, and find us on Facebook and Twitter. For approved photography, email pr@zumba.com.
~I was not paid or compensated for this post, just passing on information.
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PARAMOUNTHOME ENTERTAINMENT, NICKELODEON AND SHOUT! FACTORY ANNOUNCE AN AGREEMENT TO DISTRIBUTE SELECT CLASSIC NICK ANIMATED PROGRAMS ON DVD AND BLU-RAY™
First Title to be Fan-Favorite The Wild Thornberrys: Season One DVD Arrives in Stores on May 17, 2011 NEW YORK – March 18, 2011 – Paramount Home Entertainment, Nickelodeon and Shout! Factory today announced a sub-licensing agreement that will give Shout! Factory rights to distribute DVD and Blu-ray releases of some of Nick’s classic animated programs, including The WildThornberrys, Hey Arnold, Danny Phantom, Aaaah! Real Monsters, and Rocko’s Modern Life in the United States and Canada. The first title to be released will be The Wild Thornberrys: Season One, which will arrive in stores on May 17, 2011. Produced by Klasky-Csupo for Nickelodeon, The Wild Thornberrys premiered in September 1998 and aired until 2004 with reruns airing on Nicktoons and CBS from 2002-2007. The Wild Thornberrys DVD release has long been anticipated by fans but has not been available instores until now. The hit series follows the Thornberry family as they travel the world in their Communications Vehicle (or CommVee) looking for rare animals to film.After an encounter with an African shaman, their youngest child Eliza was given the power to speak to animals! Every episode in this adventure-packed DVD set follows Eliza as she comes face-to-face with an assortment of animals, continents and danger. Encounter wildlife in all its natural glory and eavesdrop on Eliza’s conversations with silverback gorillas, pythons, crested grebes, tapirs, capybaras, antelopes and opossums while the CommVee travels on! Vibrant animation, exotic locations, charming storytelling plus an all-star voice cast, including Lacey Chabert (Party Of Five), Tim Curry (The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius) and Flea (The Red Hot Chili Peppers) make season one of The Wild Thornberrys an epic family adventure. Featuring all 20 action-packed episodes, the collectible 4-DVD box set is priced to own at a suggested retail price of $29.93 and will no doubt attract a new audience of kids as well as young adults who grew up watching the television series. The release of these DVDs is part of Nickelodeon’s commitment to bring back classic shows. Nickelodeon will also launch a new nighttime programming block this fall on TeenNick called “The ‘90s Are All That!,” featuring a rotating selection of iconic live-action and animated shows from Nickelodeon’s 1990s. About Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment. About Nickelodeon Nickelodeon, now in its 31st year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). About Shout! Factory Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing thevery best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.
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