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Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 9:14am on Monday, February 8th, 2010

Millionaire's 'You're In The Hot Seat Home Game' Kicks Off

New York, February 8, 2010-- Beginning today, home viewers of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" will be able to win cash prizes just like the show's hot seat contestants with the launch of the "You're In The Hot Seat Home Game" on Monday, February 8. Thirty-million scratch-off game cards for the home game have been distributed in 'Millionaire'-Branded Valpak Savings Envelopes, with each game card providing an opportunity to win up to $100,000!

Each weekday February 8 - May 28, Millionaire host Meredith Vieira will announce a new winning answer on the broadcast of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." Viewers with game cards that match the winning answer will win whatever cash prize is shown on their game card. The home game will provide viewers with daily opportunities to win individual prizes ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 and will offer a total of over $1.5-million in cash prizes.

"Throughout the 10-year history of Millionaire, we've given away over $54-million to hot seat contestants," said executive producer Michael Davies. "We're excited that over the next few months, our home viewers will have a chance to win some Millionaire money of their own, from the comfort of their living rooms," he added.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 9:18am on Friday, February 5th, 2010

First Choice Power Sponsors Energy for ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'

Irving, Texas, February 4, 2010 -- First Choice Power was selected to provide renewable energy at no cost to the Beach family in Kemah, Texas, who are scheduled to appear on an April episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

The Beach family will receive green electricity (a 100 percent renewable energy plan) from First Choice Power for two years (up to a total of $10,000), along with a free energy audit after six months and 12 months.

"Thank you. We are so appreciative," Melissa Beach told First Choice Power.

Beach said while they were on vacation during the construction of the new house, she and her husband were worried about the cost of electricity for building the new house and getting used to the energy costs for the new house.

First Choice Power also provided the electricity during the week-long construction of the house by Blu Shields Construction of Texas City. This is the largest energy-efficient home ever built for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, thanks to the design by Patrick Henderson of Energy Solution Homes, said Blu Shields, owner of Blu Shields Construction.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 10:03am on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Playboy Partners With ABC's Mad Men Star to Create Love Seat

Chicago (February 2, 2010) -- Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (announced it has partnered with Mad Men star and interior designer Bryan Batt to create "The Hef," a limited-edition love seat designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Playboy Clubs. Hand signed by Playboy Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Creative Officer Hugh M. Hefner, this unique love seat incorporates design elements from the early 1960s - paying homage to the era when the Playboy Clubs were founded - while also incorporating contemporary style and functionality.

"I'm a fan of Mad Men and a one-of-a-kind Playboy piece by Bryan Batt to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Playboy Clubs seemed like a natural," said Hefner. "The love seat brings back memories of the early 1960s, a time when Playboy solidified its place in American culture, in part with the introduction of the Playboy Clubs."

The love seat, designed by Batt and manufactured by Brownstone furniture, was unveiled yesterday at the Las Vegas Market trade show at World Market Center.

"The inspiration for this piece came from a 1960s photograph from the original Playboy mansion in Chicago," said designer Bryan Batt. "The design of the love seat speaks to the sensibility of a time when suits and sexy were au courant."

"The Hef," which is made with luxury materials such as grey mohair upholstery, nail head detailing and rosewood side panels, will be in limited production, with only 50 pieces available for sale. This exclusive collectors' item will retail through www.hazelnutneworleans.com for $15,000.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 10:17am on Thursday, January 21st, 2010

RV Rental Company Hits the Road With ABC's 'The Bachelor'

"FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., January 20, 2010 -- Allstar Coaches will be accommodating a group date on the fourth episode of The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love. The episode will cover a special group date where the entire cast takes the adventure on the road with the newest Bachelor, Jake Pavelka. Left heartbroken on the last season of The Bachelorette, Jake is now ready to give love one more try.

The Bachelor has selected Allstar Coaches to bring their hit series "The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love" out on the road for a week long RV adventure packed with gorgeous women and some of the country's most amazing and picturesque locations. With all eyes on their prize, these beautiful bachelorettes will stop at nothing to capture the heart of Bachelor Jake Pavelka.

"The cast and crew on the show were fantastic," said Rob Tischler, Owner and CEO of Allstar Coaches. Both Tischler and co-owner Robert Lemon also doubled up as drivers for the trip.

"It was a tough job," jokes Lemon, "but someone had to do it. The Bachelor is one of ABC's most successful shows and we're proud to be a part of it."