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October 22, 2008

Chicago Lincoln Park real estate

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What type of housing do you fancy? You are sure to find it in Lincoln Park - just expect to pay the price in one of the city’s most expensive neighborhoods. From high seven to eight figure single family homes, behomeths along Mohawk, Cleveland, Burling, Dayton, Janssen, Magnolia, etc. Or old-school rowhomes adjacent to DePaul University along Belden and Webster. Lincoln Park also features numerous townhomes, condominiums, and multi-unit apartment buildings.
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October 21, 2008

Military Surplus

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RDDUSA has an enormous Military Field Gear inventory that includes military tactical gear, military survival gear Military Backpacks, Military blankets, (including British wool blankets, French wool blankets U.S G.I wool blankets, Kevlar helmets, steel pot helmets, Army Pouches Military harnesses,vests, Sleeping Bags, Military belts, and Camouflage Nets

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all inclusive vacation resorts

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There are 21st century remodeled villas or 14th century castles that are just waiting for you, your family and friends. Eagle Point Travel are Certified Specialists for Destination Weddings or private Honeymoon retreats with places in St Barts, British Virgin Islands, various Private Island Retreats & More! all inclusive vacation resorts

Vancouver WA Real Estate

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A born Pacific Northwest Girl, Terrie Cox anticipates the needs and expectations of her clients. Terrie’s reputation and proven track record have awarded her Re/Max’s number one Agent in the Pacific Northwest as well as Clark County’s number one Agent out of all Brokerages.Terrie Cox has good work ethics, uncompromising service, and a commitment to providing unequaled real estate service.

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Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney

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Mr. Loewenstein is a sole practioner who maintains a small, specialty practice in order to achieve the highest level of personalized service and individual attention. He strongly believes that his clients have certain rights: He will not comprmise these principals and will fight for you.

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Alcohol Rehab

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Professional help for drug and alcohol addiction is waiting for you to make the call. The first step is to make the phone call to seek professional help before something monumental, like the death or serious injury of the user or an innocent bystander. Since denial is a psychological part of substance abuse, addiction treatment must include behavioral therapy. A large percentage of people prone to addiction often have co-existing disorders making the need for psychological therapy even greater.
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October 13, 2008

San Francisco Retail Space

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The idea for Rofo—which stands for Right of First Offer—came from our experience as commercial real estate brokers. While
larger businesses typically had the people and resources to find and compare space, we saw entrepreneurs and small
businesses struggle repeatedly in their search for the right place to locate their business.
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San Francisco Retail Space

Siesta Key Florida real estate

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Siesta Key is known for its carefree and relaxed atmosphere. The island is more “laid-back” than Sarasota’s other barrier islands and has the feel of a tropical island with lush foliage and mature trees.
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October 5, 2008

keyless remotes

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Remotes And Keys. com offers most replacement remotes for factory and after market systems. We try our best to provide you with the best deals we can. We sell keys (mostly transponder keys -chip keys) for many vehicles.

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Baltimore MD real estate

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The real estate options in Dundalk are very diverse ranging in size, style and price from single family homes to condos and townhouses. Many older homes reflect the past of the Chesapeake Bay region with restored historic properties and older homes rich in character. New homes in Dundalk Maryland continue to pop up as well as renovations. Home buyers can choose from a single family home with a spacious yard or a quaint condo or townhouse on a lovely tree-lined street. Waterfront properties are a real appeal while some condos feature views of the bay and surrounding city.

Your Dundalk Maryland Realtor at Century 21 American Patriot Realty can help ensure that you buy a home that has the best value and fits your personal needs in neighborhoods such as Dundalk Village , West Inverness, North Point, Eastfield
Baltimore MD real estate

September 2, 2008

water filtration

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Bottle-less Water Coolers - from $599
Most people know of bottled water coolers. And many people know the hassles of storing and handling 5-gallon bottles, and how expensive they are (averaging 1.30/gal.). But did you know there is an alternative? An alternative that is hassle-free, tastes great and costs less? much less! This alternative is interchangeably referred to as a bottle-less, bottle-free, in-line or point of use (POU) water cooler. Whatever name you want to use it provides high quality drinking water at a fraction of the cost of bottled water. Our units utilize KDF/GAC water filter systems. The most comprehensive and cost effective filtration system available today
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Thermage

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Lisa A. Zdinak, MD is the chief surgeon and medical director of Precision Aesthetics. She is an ophthalmic plastic surgeon with specialty training in advanced techniques in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. Dr. Zdinak truly is “the best kept secret in New York” with an international clientele consisting of celebrities, models, and royalty, for whom discretion is paramount. The foundation of her practice is the use of combination therapies that approach or surpass surgical techniques of rejuvenation that carry minimal to no downtime for healing. The joy of her practice is that the majority of her new patients come to her by referral from her existing patients. Please feel free to enter our website and learn more about how you too can become a member of our family here at Precision Aesthetics.
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August 27, 2008

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate

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At Huntsville homes sales .com you will find the opportunity to search for New Construction HUD, VA & Bank Foreclosures, Homes with Pools Homes with Acreage Waterfront Homes, Executive Homes $500,000 or more along with Condos, Townhomes and Patio Homes.
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August 26, 2008

Walk in Bath Tubs

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These are just a few of our many satisfied customers’ comments who have felt this product make significant changes in their lives. We provided complete installation for all of these clients.
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Makes Bathing Easy
“I have not taken a bath in over 10 years. I physically could not climb into or out of a normal bath tub. NOW I can enjoy a wonderful bath once again. Thanks to my Interspa spa bath.”
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Eases Aches and Pains
“Even at over 100 years old I wanted to enjoy a safe and comfortable bath. I deserve this product - it can aid me in many ways and with its whirlpool jets it eases my aches and pains.”
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“I have diabetes and other conditions that led me to want a product like this one. I am glad to find a product that can help me to enjoy a better quality of life.”
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Diesel Generators

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USPE is a great source for used diesel generators and used natural gas generators. USPE brings you the highest quality with low hours and low prices. Buy a used diesel generator or natural gas generator from our extensive inventory including Cat, Cummins, Generac and Baldor generators.Diesel Generators

Seattle real estate

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WWW.Seattle home.com is a portal of real estate available in the Seattle metro area which includes; Greater Bellevue, Greater Seattle, Central-Select, Capitol Hill, Central Area Eastlake, Madison Park, Madison Valley, Madrona Magnolia, Montlake. Queen Anne Sodo
Southeast: Beacon Hill, Columbia City, Mount Baker, Rainier Beach, Rainier Valley, Seward Park,
Southwest: Admiral, Alki Boulevard Park, Burien, Georgetown, South Park, West Seattle, White Center
Northwest: Ballard, Blue Ridge, Broadview, Fremont, Green Lake, Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Shoreline Wallingford
Northeast: Kenmore Lake City, Lake Forest Park, Laurelhurst, Northgate Ravenna, Shoreline, Windermere University District and Surrounding areas.

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Carlsbad CA real estate

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Carlsbad, Ca. is famous for La Costa and for the fields of flowers, great weather and a pristine Beach. One has the choice of living in a oceanfront home or in the beautiful North County San Diego Hills that surround the town tself.

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New Homes Listings Houston Texas

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At Texas Homes two percent Rebate.com you will receive back two percent of the realtor’s commission. This is will be true whether it be a resale house you are purcahsing or if you nplan to have a new home built by one of the pretegios Texas builders in the area.
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Brigantine Real Estate

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The South Jersey Shore is home to Brigantine, a small barrier Island. Next to Brigantine, we find the Barrier Island of Absecon where Atlantic City is located. Atlantic City has been experiencing a renaissance with its world famous Boardwalk, exciting night life, new high end casinos and numerous new housing developments like the Osprey Estates in Venice Park, Atlantic City. Then there is Ventnor City, charming Margate and prestigious Longport. Longport is the most expensive area of these three towns. The town boosts oceanfront single family homes, high-rises, multi-million dollar homes or mansions located on the ocean and bay.

On the mainland there are the communities of Absecon, Galloway, Egg Harbor Township, Northfield, and Linwood, along with numerous other cities that are considered part of the South Jersey Shore Home area.

Brigantine Real Estate

Marina Del Rey Real Estate

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All of the professionals at Innovative Realtors, Formally Boardwalk Realty, offer expert assistance for your real estate search in the greater west side area of Los Angeles, including all areas of Santa Monica, incluiding The Palisades, Bevely Hills, Marina Del Rey and other West side high end area.
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August 24, 2008

Florida Keys Vacation Rentals

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You will find a selecrtion of waterfront homes which will meet your every need. Our properties offer you the opportunity to enjoy the sunrise and sunsets and especially our clear water, reefs, and great fishing and diving areas. We are also a full service Real Estate Brokerage with Clare Angermann as our Broker. Florida Keys Vacation Rentals

co-occurring disorder

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To treat the co-occurring illness from many different perspectives and disciplines. The treatment team is tasked with diagnosing whether your emotional issues were caused by the addiction or, alternatively, if they had a hand in predisposing you to the addiction.
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August 23, 2008

San Diego Commercial Real Estate

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These experienced commercial real estate brokers at MBA Commercial will explain to you the present market trends in all of the various areas of San Diego County. San Diego Commercial Real Estate

Atlantic City NJ real estate

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The South Jersey Shore represents one of the most best real estate markets on the East Coast. Its popularity as a tourist destination is due in part to the nearly continuous stretch of pristine beaches, classic Oceanfront homes with area boardwalks and are filled with hundreds of amusement rides and excitement. Atlantic City NJ real estate

August 22, 2008

Document Shredding

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At North American Shredding they gaurentee your company information security with certified document destruction and records protection. North American Shredding will supply integrated solutions for all types and sizes of companies nationwide.
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Frederick Md real estate

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The Frederick Md county is home to Catoctin Mountain Park which is home to the presidential retreat Camp David and to the U.S. Army’s Fort Detrick. The county seat is Frederick, which was home to several historical figures such as Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson (governor), Roger B. Taney and Barbara Fritchie. The county may have been named for Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore.
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Chula Vista Real Estate

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Terri opened her first Realty Executives Dillon office in Eastlake, California in September of 1997. Realty Executives was ranked number 26 in the top 100 franchises to invest in by Success Magazine. Realty Executives Dillon now has offices in Chula Vista/Eastlake, Rancho Del Rey, Coronado and Pine Valley. Her mortgage company, Executive Home Loans is located in the heart of Chula Vista.
Chula Vista Real Estate

August 21, 2008

Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney

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Mr. Loewenstein has represented many clients charged with different types of theft. He has represented city employees, licensed health care professionals and other public figures who have been charged with theft from their work place. Often times Mr. Loewenstein can handle theft cases confidentially, successfully and with a minimum of court involvement.
Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney

Truck Chrome

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Finally, Elizabeth Truck Center brings a scrupulous honesty so necessary in our business today. I enthusiastically recommend Elizabeth Truck Center for and endeavor for which you may consider them.”
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Alcohol Rehab

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Abusers are chemically dependent on their substance and will require medical and psychological assistance in overcoming their addiction. Support from family and friends are as essential as the proper treatment when entering recovery. Professional help for drug and alcohol addiction is waiting for you to make the call. You can Call Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers and get help now (888) 285-8260.
Alcohol Rehab

August 7, 2008

Cosmetic Dentistry San Francisco

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In the hands of an experienced and capable dentist, cosmetic dentistry is a subtle blend of medicine and aesthetics, with the ultimate goal of producing results that are completely natural looking. Throughout his career, Dr. Alexander Kogan has consistently met this goal, giving thousands of patients the ideal smile they have always dreamed of having. He takes pride in offering individualized care to his patients, helping them to set realistic goals, and customizing plans around their specific needs. His devotion to customer satisfaction has resulted in a history of exceptional results and extremely satisfied patients.
Cosmetic Dentistry

May 10, 2008

LB's Top 10 Underrated

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LB's Top 10 Underrated Games
Below you will find the Lunabean list of Top Ten Underrated games. While some may have received critical acclaim, they just didn't get the attention they deserved. Others, in our opinion, were just unfairly reviewed by critics.

Please note, because they are our underrated games, the list sticks to console titles, and they are all fairly recent games (the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube generation, if you will). Enjoy!

10 - The Operative: No One Lives Forever (PC, PS2)

In No One Lives Forever you play as Agent Cate Archer, a covert agent for UNITY, an international agency tasked with combating terrorism around the world. What's more, Cate, is witty, talented and drop dead gorgeous. With a flower-power 60s backdrop, think of NOLF as 007 Goldeneye meets Deus Ex meets Austin Powers.

Yes, the critics loved this one, but something about Agent Archer intimated the guys and prevented them from actually purchasing it in respectable numbers.

Check out the remaining 9 underrated games!

Donate to Comic Relief, get a'LEGO Star Wars 2'cheat AND free walkthrough

For those of you who are neither British, nor in the know (don't worry, I was neither of these things ten minutes ago), today is Red Nose Day, a day designated by Comic Relief as one where they provide the entertainment, while we provide the donations to their poverty-busting charity.

While I'm bummed at this moment that we don't get BBC One, as that is where most of the entertainment is being provided (and it's a fantastic line-up), I am pleased that I can help out in my own way by donating via the Traveller's Tales Games website. In return for my donation of ANY amount, I will receive a cheat code for LEGO Star Wars II which will place a funny red nose on each of the game's characters.

Because we so applaud the efforts of Comic Relief here at Lunabean.com, we will add to your funny red nose our downloadable LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for free.

In order to claim your guide, please forward your donation receipt to us at info @ lunabean.com with the subject line "Red Nose Day". Please omit any personal details found within the receipt before sending it our way. Let us know if you'd like the text-only (printer-friendly) or screenshot version of the guide, and we'll send it off ASAP.

Please note, this offer is only good through today, Friday, March 16th, 2007.

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LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Free Guide Weekend:'Zelda Twilight Princess'

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If you like what you see, you can sign up for the LunaPass, our exclusive subscription service which gives you instant access to ALL of our walkthroughs for $15.95.

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Nintendo raises annual earnings forecast…again
There's just no denying that Nintendo is, in the words of Big Goron, hot, hot, hot.

For the second time this year Nintendo has raised its annual earnings outlook. The company now expects its operating profits to reach 420 billion yen (US$ 3.7 billion) by the end of the fiscal year. This number reflects an 86% increase over the same period one year ago.

Rumors of the earnings upgrade caused Nintendo's stock to jump 7.8 percent yesterday. When the rumors were confirmed today, stocks slid a bit, down 3.5 percent to close at 66,400 yen.

While Nintendo reaps the rewards of its Wii gamble, Sony may be wallowing in the damage of its PS3 gamble. The electronics giant today reported its financial earnings, with mixed results. While the company, as a whole, posted a small operating profit, the games division nearly doubled its losses over last year, to 96.7 billion yen (US$ 841 million).

Adding salt to Sony's wound, Nintendo was able to lift its annual Wii sales target to 17.5 million units (up 1 million from previous reporting, and only 3 million shy of the Gamecube's total sales), while Sony had to admit PS3 sales will probably fall short of its 11 million target this business year.

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Zelda: Wind Waker gashaphon figures
I stumbled upon this flickr set today, and thought I'd share.

What I wouldn't give to have these little guys running around my house.

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May 3, 2008

'Mercenaries 2', 'Saints Row

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'Mercenaries 2', 'Saints Row 2' get release dates
After several delays, Pandemic Studios finally seems confident in providing a solid release date for the highly anticipatedMercenaries 2: World in Flames, as they stuck it at the end of a
brand new trailer.

Look to guide your soldiers-for-hire through the jungles of South America on August 31st (Septermber 5th in the UK). These dates apply for all console (PS2,PS3, X360) and PC versions of the game.

OfficialMercs 2site w/ trailer

On the heels of Pandemic's announcement came one from THQ, letting gamers know there will be another sandbox title to choose from, just days before the release ofMercs 2(and just a few months afterGTA IV. Look forSaints Row 2(PS3, X360) to hit store shelves on August 26th. Oy.

Truth be told, the past couple ofSaintstrailers make me wonder if they're really going to be ready for an August release…as one is all audio, the other, a 15 second slide show. Lame.

'Silent Hill: Homecoming' set for September release…in Europe
The firstSilent Hillset to be released on the Xbox 360 and PS3 has both a name and a release month.

Silent Hill: Homecomingis the title chosen for the fifth installment of the creeptastic series, and September is the release month…in Europe. No other release dates have been provided for other regions. My money says those of us in North America will see the game appear mid to late October, just in time for Halloween.

For details of the game, and the poor fool who wanders into Silent Hill this time around, pleasego here.

Paintbrushes ready? Okami art contest.

In case you didn't know,Okamitoday makes its debut on the Nintendo Wii. In conjuction with the launch,Deviant Artis teaming up with Capcom to hold anOkami-inspired Art Contest.

I have little artistic skill yet this game is so stunning that all I want is to paint cherry trees all day. I'm thinking they'd make good wall murals, but I don't think Allison would be too pleased with that.

For all of the contest info,go here.

Related News:LB's "Okami" (Wii) Walkthrough and Guide

'Super Mario' theme created by RC car and glass bottles
Wow. Truly impressive…and I'm not just talking about the skills it takes to drive the car in a perfectly straight line.


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May 1, 2008

Boycotting 'Battlefield: Bad Company'It

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Boycotting 'Battlefield: Bad Company'

It seems that there are few gamers who are hopping mad over EA's downloadable content strategy forBattlefield: Bad Company. You see, the standard game is $60, no shocker there. The "Gold Edition" is $70 and includes five weapons not available in the standard edition.

Those with the standard edition can purchase those weapons as downloadable content. EA claims that the weapons don't throw off the balance of power in multiplayer matches, which begs the question, why include them, and more importantly, why sell them?

Because of this rotten strategy, there are many gamers who are planning to boycott the game altogether. I say let's march on Washington! Or, the LA offices of EA! Yeah!

For more on this visit:The Street

New 'GTAIV' TV spot
Don't get me wrong here, because I am as excited as any other gamer for the release ofGTA IV(after all, I'm not made of wood). But, is anyone else getting a little sick of seeing trailers that feature no real gameplay? Meh. Maybe it's just me.

Anyway, here's the latest and greatest, via Gamestop.

Pachter: EA could delay 'GTA IV'
It's no secret that we're not huge fans of Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter. While we have nothing against the guy personally, his record for making accurate predictions regarding the direction of the video game industry has been less than impressive. Despite this, he seems to be the go to guy when it comes to the investment realm of video game analysis, which is why we go a little nuts when we hear him say things that don't seem thought out.

Today's Pachter crime comes via an interview onGameTrailer's Bonus Room, where he states that,if EA acquires Take-Two, EA will "have an economic incentive to delay [Grand Theft Auto IV]".

The suggestion is that EA would hold the title until the 4th quarter, when the video game industry makes most of its money. These are the kinds of Pachter-esque predictions that drive us nuts, as they fail to take into account certain unique variables.

If this were any other highly anticipated game, Pachter would have a case. But it's not. This isGrand Theft Auto 4. With its April 29th release date, it's expected to bring in over $360 million in retail sales in the first week. If it is successful, it will beat outHalo 3, which, with $300 million in sales, holds the record for the highest grossing opening day in entertainment history.

Of course, the game's sales won't stop there. This will, most certainly, be the summer ofGTA IV(and R.E.M., but that has nothing to do with anything). People will be playing it left and right. My dad, who buys, perhaps, one game every two years, will be playing it. Then, come the holidays, all of those people who haven't bought it, will buy it.

GTA games, particularly those that are supposed to be absolutely ground-breaking (and online), don't die for years (btw, our 2004GTA: Vice CityGame Guideremains one of our most popular). In other words, when it comes to the release ofGTAtitles, it's not a matter of how much money the company is going to make, it's a matter of when that company is going to begin taking in millions upon millions of dollars. EA likes money just as much as the next company, and they're not going to delay making money in the second quarter, as they'd still be racking it up in the 4th.

As a final note, we should remember that in June of last year, Pachter predicted a delay ofGTA IV's original release date of October 16th, 2007. While Take-Two did delay the release, it was due to delays in development. Pachter predicted delays would be due toa desire to avoid competition with other 4th quarter titles. Rather contradictory to his current path of prediction, is it not?

'GTA4' map leaked?

With less than a month to the launch of what's sure to be this year's biggest game, the insert map forGrand Theft Auto 4seems tohave been leaked. While it's still getting the "rumor" treatment, for those of us living in Liberty City, well, it looks right to us.

You'll see that Lunabean HQ is located in a lovely part of town, on the east side, not far from the beach and in close proximity to Chuck E Cheese! However, the only dog park in the area, Tommy Vercetti Memorial Park, is all the way across town. Alas, don't feel bad. When you can drive 90 miles per hour and pedestrian deaths don't matter, it only takes about 5 minutes to get there.

GTA4is released on April 29th and we'll start a walkthrough soon thereafter.

For more info on the leaked maps,head here.

April 30, 2008

Build-A-Bear's Q1 revenue rises,

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Build-A-Bear's Q1 revenue rises, but profit drops (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. this morning reported a rise in first-quarter revenue, but a decline in profit.

Community Calendar (The Baltimore Guide)
Musical Talent? Artscape has extended the deadlines to apply for its Cab Calloway Vocal Competition, as well as its Chick Webb Jazz Combo Competition, until May 1. For info or to download an application, visit www.artscape.org or to receive an application by mail, call the Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts at 410-752-8632. Concert: The [...]

High School Musical 3: The SIX MONTH countdown!! (East Valley Tribune)
October 24 used to seem sooooooooo far away when Disney released the High School Musical release date, and then POOF! It’s only six months away!! Want some ideas on how to keep totally PSYCHED about the movie until then? Read on!!

Following Team 4 Investigations, Some Pittsburgh Funeral Homes Accused Of Violations (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
Following a Team 4 investigation, the Federal Trade Commission sends undercover agents posing as consumers to 33 funeral homes around Pittsburgh.

With Sex Toys and Penis Cookies, Event Showcases ‘Fun Part of Consent’ (Columbia Daily Spectator)
Questions, comments or a tip? Let us know . The latest news in streaming format. View Feed Want to make your voice heard? Write a letter to the editors using this form .

Reese: Toys, toys everywhere (East Valley Tribune)
It’s amazing how kids transition from one toy to another, sometimes in the same five minutes. Sometimes in the same minute.

7-Eleven and Burger King Go Green for Hulk (Convenience Store News)
DALLAS — When Dr. Bruce Banner goes green, his alter ego isn't thinking of the environment. "The Incredible Hulk" will deliver his brand of justice on the big screen this summer paying homage to the popular television series and receiving support from partners including Burger King and 7-Eleven.

April 29, 2008

Chicago pulls GTAIV bus

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Chicago pulls GTAIV bus campaign
The Chicago Transit Authority has chosen to pull Rockstar'sGrand Theft Auto IVadvertising campaign from the sides of its buses. According to the report from the
Fox affiliate in Chicago, the decision came after a particularly violent weekend in the Windy City, where 15 people were shot, and six were killed, due to gang activity.

All I can say is, I hope the city is doing more to squelch the violence than removing these ads, which may be in bad taste, but certainly aren't causing anyone to kill.

Watch the Fox report here.

Zero Punctuation reviews 'No More Heroes'

Yahtzee givesNo More Heroesone of the more favorable reviews I've ever heard him give.And, while I generally agree with him, the repetition took its toll on me.

Zero Punctuation'sNo More HeroesReview

And, if you decide to take up Yahtzee's advice and buy the game now, don't forget about Lunabean'sNo More HeroesWalkthrough and Strategy Guide

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'Bourne' coming June 3
Let's move past the fact thatThe Bourne Conspiracyvideogame will not feature Matt Damon and is based on Robert Ludlum's novels instead of the films. You past it? OK. Me too.

With that ugliness behind us, we can now all celebrate the announcement from Sierra Entertainment (via Vivendi) that the game will land in North America on June 3rd and in the UK on June 27th. So, get your PS3s and Xbox 360s ready, as Jason Bourne is about to take control!

Note, the above trailer is best enjoyed while playing Moby's "Extreme Ways" in the background.

'Silent Hill: Homecoming' set for September release…in Europe
The firstSilent Hillset to be released on the Xbox 360 and PS3 has both a name and a release month.

Silent Hill: Homecomingis the title chosen for the fifth installment of the creeptastic series, and September is the release month…in Europe. No other release dates have been provided for other regions. My money says those of us in North America will see the game appear mid to late October, just in time for Halloween.

For details of the game, and the poor fool who wanders into Silent Hill this time around, pleasego here.

'Condemned 2: Bloodshot' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide Complete!
We are pleased to announce the completion of ourCondemned 2: BloodshotGame Guide.

Lunabean's UnofficialCondemned 2: BloodshotWalkthrough and Strategy Guide(Xbox 360, PS3) contains everything you need to complete the game with ALL Gold Ratings!

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April 27, 2008

A creepier version of'Resident

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A creepier version of'Resident Evil 4'
I would easily place Resident Evil 4 on my list of top ten video games. It was beautiful, creepy, challenging and a hell of a lot of fun. I will forever have etched in my brain the experience of innocently entering the game's 19th century Spanish village, then suddenly being cornered by 19th century zombies with 21st century chainsaws. A lot of swearing and nervous laughter followed.

For this reason I am conflicted regarding this video of the "Hooked Man Version" of RE4. According to HardestBoss this version was ditched because it was "too paranormal" for the Resident Evil plot. However, it was also this version that made Capcom's Shinji Mikami warn gamers, "Don't pee your pants".

I say I'm conflicted because, of course, I want more RE4. However, it was perfect as is, and, for some reason, baby dolls with ankle-slashing knives just doesn't seem to fit. Still, it's fun to watch:

Oh, and if you haven't played RE4 yet, get on it! Here's the LB RE4 Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Zelda: Wind Waker gashaphon figures
I stumbled upon this flickr set today, and thought I'd share.

What I wouldn't give to have these little guys running around my house.

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Gamecube'Zelda: Twilight Princess'in stores today — Wii walkthrough will work

Today is a huge day for Gamecube gamers in the US, as today is the day when Gamecube version of 'The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess' begins trickling onto store shelves. Booya!

I say 'trickling' because a) the game just shipped yesterday, so some stores won't receive their copies until later this week, and b) there is a rumored (although unconfirmed) shortage of 'Zelda: TP'.

You may be wondering whether our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the Wii will work for the Gamecube version. The answer, is yes, but with some stipulations.

First, in the 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' walkthrough we do give controls specific to the Wii. However, this is only done because the Wii controls are so new, and Gamecube gamers should have no problem following the game's controller instructions ('Zelda' games have never been known to have difficult controls).

Second, the Wii version of the game is actually a mirrored version of the Gamecube game. Nintendo did this so Link, who is normally a lefty, would have his sword in his right hand for Wii gamers, making for a more natural Wii controller movement. This mirroring means, when using our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' guide, you'll have to go left when we say right, and east when we say west (and the other way around). As long as you're aware of this, you should have no trouble using the guide.

LB's 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

'Zelda: Twilight Princess'walkthrough success

Just a little note to say 'thanks' to everyone making use of our Zelda: Twilight Princess walkthrough.

It has become our most heavily trafficed walkthrough, and is on the way to defeating our current best seller, the LB LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

While our Zelda: Twilight Princess guide will work for both Nintendo Wii and Gamecube versions of the game, it is our suspicion that many are waiting to get their hands on a Wii before playing it (and rightly so). With that being said, we know that our walkthrough will only continue to grow in popularity. So, thanks.

And, remember, if you need any help fighting your way through Hyrule, check out our walkthrough, as we've already helped thousands of people get through the game.

LB's Zelda: Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

Nintendo raises annual earnings forecast…again
There's just no denying that Nintendo is, in the words of Big Goron, hot, hot, hot.

For the second time this year Nintendo has raised its annual earnings outlook. The company now expects its operating profits to reach 420 billion yen (US$ 3.7 billion) by the end of the fiscal year. This number reflects an 86% increase over the same period one year ago.

Rumors of the earnings upgrade caused Nintendo's stock to jump 7.8 percent yesterday. When the rumors were confirmed today, stocks slid a bit, down 3.5 percent to close at 66,400 yen.

While Nintendo reaps the rewards of its Wii gamble, Sony may be wallowing in the damage of its PS3 gamble. The electronics giant today reported its financial earnings, with mixed results. While the company, as a whole, posted a small operating profit, the games division nearly doubled its losses over last year, to 96.7 billion yen (US$ 841 million).

Adding salt to Sony's wound, Nintendo was able to lift its annual Wii sales target to 17.5 million units (up 1 million from previous reporting, and only 3 million shy of the Gamecube's total sales), while Sony had to admit PS3 sales will probably fall short of its 11 million target this business year.

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April 22, 2008

Charts: Second spin for

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Charts: Second spin for Mario Kart
Mario Kart Wii is BRILLIANT - especially played with mates - but don't you hate how the 150cc races seem to be more about dumb luck and the ability to weather the outrageous battering the CPU dishes out than your undoubtedly excellent racing skills? Ack,

GamePro talks Gears of War 2 storyline with Epic
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