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American Dad VOL 3 is out on DVD

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Tuesday nights are going to get greener starting in May on the Sundance Channel. May 6th the Sundance Channel launches it's new series "Big Ideas for a Small Planet." This series not only points out the problems with sustainability, global warming and related topics it also proposes solutions and the solutions are pretty simple. Oh, yes and for big business, also profitable. And to top it all off not only do they propose solutions the series focuses on companies that are actually taking steps in promoting sustainability and making profit.

Episode one will cover Fashion. The episode talks about how we live in a throw away society and how that fills landfills and doesn't just go away. The fashion and clothing industry is guilty of this by creating fashions that go out of style before they even hit the market. This episod focuses on a company that creates fashion that not only looks good for the long run but uses recycled materials and organic cotton to create the really nice looking clothing. They don't stop there the company ,called "Nau" (pronounced "now"), also have storefronts that keep minimum inventory and employees so store heating/coolin/lighting aren't factors and the massive shipping to stores is kept to a minimum by delivery to customers.

One of the things I was surprised to learn is the aspect of organic cotton. I had assumed (wrongly) that cotton is natural fibers and therein was organic. But the cotton industry must spray pesticides, use massive machinery to harvest, then the cleaning and bleaching process has many chemicals. Organic cotton uses none of these and reuses its water waste in the treatment of cotton.

All this and more in just one 30 minute episode. The series promises to be a great source of information and success stories. I've only seen the first 4 episodes and let me tell you in those 4 episodes I learned a lot about environmental issues and the best part is I saw hope for the future. I saw companies and individuals taking positive steps in cleaning and maintaining mother Earth.

In one episode on recycling they spotlight the "Dump" in Sonoma Valley, California. This is not your average dump. They recycle metals, glass and plastic. The "organic" waste goes into a compost from which area landscapers and gardeners come and collect because of the rich fertility. They have their own garden, using their own compost, in which all the employees benefit from. They have a reusables in which items are sold that are still useable but have been tossed out. And to top it off the garbage that does get put into the "dump" isn't a total waste. They pump the methane gas produced by the garbage and generate electricity. Profit.

So as you can see this series not only shows the problem but offers WORKING solutions.

Definitely a must see for all Tuesdays @ 9pm Eastern and Pacific on the Sundance Channel.

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t's been nearly a year since television audiences have seen Jack Bauer, but the counter terrorism battle rages on. For fans who can't wait until January 2009 for the return of ‘24', Degree Men ® presents The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction.




CAN'T WAIT FOR THE ‘24' SEASON PREMIERE?

“THE ROOKIE” OFFERS EXCITING NEW CONTENT NOW



Degree Men ® Delivers New Branded Entertainment Adventures On-Demand and On-Line

CHICAGO (March 17, 2008) – It's been nearly a year since television audiences have seen Jack Bauer, but the counter terrorism battle rages on. For fans who can't wait until January 2009 for the return of ‘24', Degree Men ® presents The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction.

The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction digital shorts chronicle the further adventures of American Counter Terrorism agent, Jason Blaine. Set within the same high-stakes world as ‘24', Blaine races against the clock to try rescue his boss, who is kidnapped by a nefarious drug cartel. This year's digital shorts will be released in six chapters, with each lasting three to four minutes.

Rodney Charters, ASC, CSC, who has directed past episodes of ‘24', directs The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction and delivers the trademark style and universe of the Fox Emmy-winning hit.

“We've done everything possible to keep The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction true to the ‘24' universe,” said Charters. “The storyline will help get fans of the show excited for Season Seven and bring our brand to life in a have-to-see way.”

Catch the Action…When and Where You Want

Degree Men protects men like The Rookie ... men who take risks and meet any challenge head on. Because those men are always on the move, Degree Men is giving fans access to The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction when they want it, where they want it. The shorts, which will debut on Monday, March 17, will be available in the Searchlight section of Comcast's On Demand service, www.DegreeRookie.com, while DirecTV will debut the content on Monday, April 7 on channel 115.

Both online and on-demand properties provide access to exclusive content, including hi-definition versions of The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction in Dolby 5.1 surround-sound, behind-the-scenes footage, as well as an innovative sweepstakes featuring several over-engineered prizes, including a new Hummer H3 sport utility vehicle. Five additional digital shorts of The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction will be released on a weekly basis.

Football's Resident Showman Makes His Acting Debut

For the past two seasons, Degree Men has been protecting football superstar and risk-taker Chad Johnson on and off the field -- and now, the brand is helping Chad take his next big risk. Johnson will make his acting debut in The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction, playing the part of a FBI surveillance expert codenamed “Agent Ocho,” in chapters three and four.

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The digital shorts, along with the corresponding national commercials, were created and produced by MindShare Entertainment and Science + Fiction. Brightline iTV Marketing Specialists coordinated the on-demand experiences and Story Worldwide coordinated the Web design and production.

For more information about The Rookie: Day 3 Extraction, including character dossiers, visit Comcast On Demand channel 886, www.DegreeRookie.com or DirecTV channel 115.

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