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VIVA Telecompras Revamps its Website for the Financial Community

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:30:44 GMT

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Home Shopping Latino, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HSPL), a Spanish TV network covering North America, today announced the revamping of the company's VIVA website. Home Shopping Latino, Inc. will go on air as Viva Telecompras and will share the airwaves with such big names as HBO, National Geographic and Cinemax, and will be delivering their message through real-time broadcasts and interactive website experiences, as well as co-ventures with cell phone companies.

Scott Sedlack, who most recently managed key areas of IT at E*Trade Financial Corporation from 1994 to 2007, will be spear-heading the revamping, reporting directly to Frank Celecia, HSL Inc. President.

Scott has extensive experience in designing, creating and implementing multi-tiered, user-friendly, and secure software systems. He has held several high-level positions covering all facets of IT including Software Design, Business Analysis, Project Management, Software Engineering as well as IT Management during his tenure with E*Trade Financial and LSI Logic Corporation. He created E*Trade's first web site and was instrumental in building that into E*Trade's current stock trading platform.

"Scott's extensive experience in software and implementation has made the relaunch of the VIVA website a smooth transition," says Frank Celecia, Chairman and CEO of Home Shopping Latino, Inc. "I'm confident that Scott will help us continue to ramp up our IT capabilities as we move toward our first broadcasts."

Greg Martin, VP of Investor Relations, also stated that "One of Scott's main goals is to ensure that the new launch of our Viva site will give more information to our shareholders and the investment community."

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events of performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," or "expects" and other statements which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking, and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of such risks and uncertainties.

Home Shopping Latino, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: HSPL / HSPL.pk), dba Viva TeleCompras, is an all Spanish Language Television Channel and Online shopping web site. Expecting to tap into the considerable spending power of the growing U.S. Hispanic population, Viva TeleCompras and its accompanying web site, www.vivatelecompras.com, are being developed by Home Shopping Latino, Inc. will fill a niche required by 13 million Hispanic homes. Home Shopping Latino, Inc. is headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, and is traded on the OTC under the symbol HSPL.PK.

For more information about Home Shopping Latino, Inc., please visit www.vivatelecompras.com.

Ticker alternates: PINK SHEETS:HSPL / HSPL.pk / OTC PK:HSPL

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NewsChannel 5's Troubleshooter Stories Prompt New Bill to Protect Ohio Homeowners

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:16:01 GMT

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NewsChannel 5 Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis is making a difference! His stories about problems between northeast Ohioans and their home improvement contractors have led to new legislation designed to protect home owners throughout the state. Pagonakis' stories caught the attention of State Senator Bob Spada (R-North Royalton), who today passed Senate Bill 275, legislation which would provide stronger consumer protections against home improvement contractors who defraud Ohio homeowners.

"Ohio consumers know they have a friend in Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis," comments Jim Scott, NewsChannel 5's interim news director. "They also know that when we say On Your Side, we mean it!"

Pagonakis, part of the NewsChannel 5 Investigators, aired Troubleshooter reports which included a couple from Macedonia who hired a contractor to build an in-ground pool for their family. They paid him $25,000, and in the end, he left them with nothing but an eight-foot hole in the ground. Another case involved an elderly woman who hired a man to repaint her home. She paid him $2,000, but he never returned.

Troubleshooter Joe has been responding to the needs of consumers throughout northeast Ohio since April 2007. Just this year, his reports have saved viewers $85,000 in goods and services.

As Senator Spada began work on the legislation, he learned just how widespread these type of cases are in Ohio. In fact, in 2007 alone, the Attorney General's office received 2,068 complaints from Ohio consumers. Senate Bill 275 provides more opportunities to hold fraudulent contractors accountable and to recoup losses under the Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA) and through providing more protections on the front-end that will help consumers weed out the bad contractors from the good and hopefully, to avoid these situations altogether.

Specifically, SB 275 provides that for construction jobs that exceed $1,000, there must be a written contract between the homeowner and the individual doing the work and the contractor in these situations will be required to maintain general liability insurance of at least $250,000. Contracts made between homeowners and contractors must specify details of work to be performed, costs, dates, information about the contractor, including their address and tax identification number, a "right to cure," which gives the contractor a short window to correct any mistakes to the homeowner's satisfaction before a dispute becomes a matter for the courts, and other information. Once the terms of the work have been agreed to, the contractor must provide the homeowner an estimate of any excess costs that may arise and is prohibited from misrepresenting any aspect of the transaction, from the nature or quality of the work or materials to the cost of the project.

Under SB 275, failure to comply with these provisions and other existing laws, can be considered an unfair or deceptive act and a violation of the CSPA. The CSPA was crafted in 1972 to prohibit deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable sales practices in consumer transactions and serves as a strong deterrent to fraud as those found guilty could be liable for roughly three times the amount of the financial damage they inflicted.

"At a time when our economy has slowed, costs are up and many families are struggling just to stay in their homes, we can least afford to ignore the deception and fraud of those who would take money from homeowners and fail to live up to their side of the bargain," Spada said.

"Everyone who has been involved in the crafting of the legislation before you today was moved by the dozens of homeowners who wrote letters or came in to testify about their experiences and there was unanimous agreement that something had to be done," Spada said. "SB 275 answers their concerns by ensuring that homeowners enjoy the protections of the Consumer Sales Practices Act, that prosecutors have adequate tools to bring these unscrupulous contractors to justice and that the consumer has a much better chance of entering into a fair contract or of recovering their losses if they are deceived."

Senate Bill 275 is supported by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Having passed the Senate, the bill now goes to the Ohio House for further consideration.

The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) is a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 18 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics; Shop At Home, which markets a growing range of consumer goods directly to television viewers in roughly 55 million U.S. households; and Shopzilla, the online comparison shopping service that carries an index of more than 30 million products from approximately 55,000 merchants.

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NewsChannel 5 Investigators Earn Top Honors

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:08:11 GMT

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The NewsChannel 5 Investigators, northeast Ohio's largest investigative team, captured four awards from the Associated Press. Each member of the investigative team (Duane Pohlman, Ron Regan, and Joe Pagonakis) was recognized for their exceptional work in the Large Market television categories. "I was thrilled but not surprised," comments NewsChannel 5's interim news director, Jim Scott. "Duane, Ron, and Joe are consummate professionals who get it. Thank goodness the judges recognized that too," adds Scott. "Our investigative unit takes pride in doing quality work and our entire team is honored."

The complete list of NewsChannel 5's 2007 Associated Press awards are as follows:

* 1st Place = Best Enterprise Reporting for "Final Justice" -- Investigator Ron Regan and NewsChannel 5's special projects team.
- In "Final Justice," Ron Regan helped a man win his freedom back...an innocent man wrongly accused.

* 1st Place = Best Documentary or Series for "The Wrong Men" -- Chief Investigator Duane Pohlman and NewsChannel 5's special projects team.
- In "The Wrong Men," Duane Pohlman uncovered new evidence in a local murder-for-hire plot. He exposed a murder case botched so badly that the system convicted the wrong men.

* 2nd Place = Best Feature Reporting for "Chasing Chickens" -- Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis and the Troubleshooter team.
- In "Chasing Chickens," Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis and his team chased down two evasive chickens running loose in a neighborhood for weeks. It was a problem no one wanted to deal with until Joe stepped in and solved the problem with his own hands.

* 2nd Place = Best Investigative Reporting -- Chief Investigator Duane Pohlman and NewsChannel 5's special projects team.

More information: www.wews.com.

About Scripps
The E. W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) is a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 18 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; leading online search and comparison shopping services, Shopzilla and uSwitch; and United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics.

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NewsChannel 5 Follows Local Students' Journey to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:34:36 GMT

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee takes place this week in Washington D.C., featuring six contestants from Northeast Ohio and other top spellers from across the U.S., including competitors from Europe, Guam, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, The Bahamas, American Samoa, Ghana, South Korea, Canada and New Zealand. NewsChannel 5 reporter Deb Lee is profiling the six local contestants; watch her reports every day this week on Live On Five and NewsChannel 5 at 6. See Deb's blog on the station's website, www.newsnet5.com.

The 288 champion spellers, ranging in age from 8- to 15-years-old, will be competing for the Scripps National Spelling Bee Championship, which will be determined during the semifinal and championship rounds of the competition Friday, May 30. The spellers have qualified to compete in the national competition by winning locally sponsored spelling bees in their home communities. The national competition will be held in the Independence Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Washington.

Watch live coverage of the championship rounds on WEWS NewsChannel 5 from 8 to 10 p.m., EDT, on Friday, May 30. Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron will host the ABC broadcast.

Preliminary championship rounds of the bee will be simulcast live earlier in the day on ESPN and ESPN360.com from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. SportsCenter anchor Chris McKendry will host the ESPN broadcast. ESPN360.com will provide coverage of the quarterfinal rounds from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29.

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational promotion. The competition is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E. W. Scripps Company in Cincinnati and 280 local sponsors. The majority of local spelling bee sponsors are daily and weekly newspapers.

The purpose of the National Spelling Bee is to help students improve spelling, increase vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all of their lives.

The spelling bee is primarily an oral competition conducted in rounds until only one speller remains. The first round of competition is a 50-word, computer-based spelling test conducted between May 25 and 27. Further preliminary and quarterfinal rounds will be held Thursday, May 29. The semifinal and championship rounds will be held on Friday, May 30.

The National Spelling Bee word panel has compiled a list consisting of more than 1,000 words that will be used in the national competition.

Cash prizes for competitors range from $50 to $30,000 for the national champion. All spellers receive a commemorative watch; the Samuel Louis Sugarman Award, which consists of a $100 EE U.S. Savings bond; and Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged, on CD-ROM from Merriam-Webster.

The national champion also receives an engraved loving cup; from Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, a $5,000 scholarship; from Merriam-Webster, a $2,500 U.S. Savings Bond and a reference library; and from Encyclopedia Britannica, reference materials valued at more than $3,800.

Information about the 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee can be found at www.newsnet5.com.

The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) is a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 18 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics; Shop At Home, which markets a growing range of consumer goods directly to television viewers in roughly 55 million U.S. households; and Shopzilla, the online comparison shopping service that carries an index of more than 30 million products from approximately 55,000 merchants.

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Boulder's Storytime Yoga Show for Children to Premiere on Rocky Mountain PBS Sunday, June 1

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:21:45 GMT

Yoga Teacher and Storyteller Sydney Solis teaches children 3-8 yoga, geography, Spanish, philosophy and peace education in unique, award-winning show

BOULDER, Colo., May 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Storytime Yoga's first children's show, The Peddler's Dream, will air on Rocky Mountain PBS on Sunday, June 1 at 8:30 a.m. The half-hour show, produced by Flashback Media in Boulder, teaches children ages 3-8 yoga through storytelling. The Peddler's Dream is a folktale from England, and teaches children about following their dream. The story is retold with beautiful stick puppets, created by Boulder Artist Angela Beloian. The children then retell the story with yoga poses.

Children learn Spanish with Lalita the Latina Ladybug puppet, geography and philosophy with Jean-Jacques the pirate puppet, as well as meditation, relaxation and peace education. The show also features the Namaste and Breathing songs.

The show, which is available on DVD, is a Parents' Choice 2008 Recommended Award Winner. The DVD is available for purchase on Amazon.com and at www.StorytimeYoga.com.

Flashback Media and Storytime Yoga will collaborate on more episodes in the fall.

"Sydney Solis has created a truly joyful program for young children in 'Storytime Yoga,'" said Bunnie Strassner, producer. "The stories, yoga poses and music blend together to engage and entertain. Flashback had a wonderful time producing this project for her and looks forward to working on many more episodes."

About Sydney Solis and Storytime Yoga
A life-long yogini, Sydney Solis of Boulder, Colo. followed her bliss and started Storytime Yoga after the tragic death of her husband five years ago. She is the author of Storytime Yoga: Teaching Yoga to Children Through Story, which has sold more than 5,000 copies and was nominated for the 2007 Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award. She is also the author of "The Treasure in Your Heart: Yoga and Stories for Peaceful Children," and numerous audios.

A mother of two children, she has more than 300 hours of Anusara yoga training, and is a member of the National Storytelling Network and its Interfaith and Healing Story Alliances. An associate of the Joseph Campbell foundation, she has produced three World Peace Interfaith Storytelling gatherings. For more information, visit her website at www.StorytimeYoga.com.

To schedule an interview with Ms. Solis, please contact Lisa Bell at 303-527-0203.

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Ohio Media Advisory: Avon Lake Man Competes on 'Jeopardy!'

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:48:23 GMT

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bret Kirwan, a resident of Avon Lake, recently competed on the hit game show "Jeopardy!" which airs on WEWS NewsChannel 5. Viewers can see the exciting episodes featuring Bret beginning this Monday, April 21st, at 7:30 p.m. only on NewsChannel 5.

When asked about his experience on "Jeopardy!," Kirwan replied "It was tons of fun from start to finish. I hope to be back soon."

Kirwan is an officer in the U.S. Navy. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington and Lee University, majoring in Politics and East Asian studies. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing.

Did you Know. . .?

* Jeopardy! has trademark status as "America's Favorite Quiz Show" from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (a registered trademark of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.).

* Jeopardy! has ranked first in Nielsen ratings for the quiz show genre for more than 1,000 weeks, and as the #2 series in syndication for 90 consecutive ratings sweeps periods with nearly 39 million viewers weekly.

* Since its 1984 syndication debut, Jeopardy! has been honored with 27 Daytime Emmy Awards, more than any other syndicated game show. Eleven Emmys have been for "Outstanding Game Show/Audience Participation." Alex Trebek has won four Daytime Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Game Show Host."

The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP) is a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 18 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics; Shop At Home, which markets a growing range of consumer goods directly to television viewers in roughly 55 million U.S. households; and Shopzilla, the online comparison shopping service that carries an index of more than 30 million products from approximately 55,000 merchants.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, WEWS NewsChannel 5 Cleveland, Bret Kirwan on Jeopardy

Media Advisory: NewsChannel 5 and ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Wants Cleveland!

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:48:11 GMT

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NewsChannel 5 and ABC need your help! Do you know someone whose home deserves an Extreme Makeover? If so, the producers of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition want to hear from you. Host Ty Pennington and his crew have been all across the map and are ready to drive that bus into a northeast Ohio neighborhood. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition airs on WEWS NewsChannel 5 each Sunday at 8PM.

What does it take to be picked for an Extreme Makeover?
The show producers are in search of real heroes - people that have amazing strength and who have put their own needs aside to help someone else. In addition to heroics, the producers are looking for families whose homes are in dire need of help. They don't want to tear down a nice looking house - they want to see houses that look like they might fall down on their own!

To be eligible
A family must own their own single family home and be able to show producers how a makeover will make a huge difference in their lives.

To nominate a family
Visit NewsChannel 5's website, www.newsnet5.com, and follow the instructions. The deadline is March 24th, 2008 so don't delay!

Nominations must include
1. The names and ages of each member of the household
2. A description of the major challenges within the home
3. Explanation of why this family is deserving, heroic, or a positive role model in their community
4. Photos of the family and a photo of the home
5. Don't forget to include a contact phone number

About WEWS NewsChannel 5
The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) is a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 18 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics; Shop At Home, which markets a growing range of consumer goods directly to television viewers in roughly 55 million U.S. households; and Shopzilla, the online comparison shopping service that carries an index of more than 30 million products from approximately 55,000 merchants.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, WEWS NewsChannel 5 Cleveland, Extreme Makeover Home Edition

NASCAR Driver-Network Broadcaster Wally Dallenbach Jr. Joins KDHD.TV as Automotive Expert

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:35:34 GMT

VISTA, Calif. - Feb. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NASCAR racing legend Wally Dallenbach Jr, motor sports broadcaster for NBC, ABC, TNT and USA Network, joins KDHD-TV, LLC's team of broadcasters providing live content to national and local news programs around the country. Dallenbach rounds out the roster of broadcast savvy experts covering the dynamic tech, gaming, travel and toy industries for the satellite tour/broadcast news content provider.

"The relationship with Dallenbach marks our organic growth into the automotive industry, where we can offer new, compelling demographically desirable broadcast impression opportunities," said KDHD.TV President Kyle Williams. "I am proud that we are on the forefront of the broadcast efforts of some of the biggest names in the various industries we serve."

Prior to founding KDHD-TV, Williams headed production at a Newport Beach, Ca.-based multi-media company, where he created and distributed programming for satellite and cable channels and corporate clients, primarily in the automotive, toy, high-tech, and gaming industries. As senior producer he oversaw production of satellite media tours, airline in-flight programming, video news releases, web casts and automotive vehicle press footage. Williams was Senior Producer for ESPN's "Road Trip" series from international auto shows, including Frankfurt, Germany, Los Angeles, Chicago, SEMA, and New York.

"The addition of Dallenbach is consistent with our strategy of utilizing experienced broadcast producers, editors and subject matter specialists to create, manage, and deliver compelling content. We are delivering on the promise of growth we sought at the inception of our enterprise," Williams said. Dallenbach, who currently calls the action Championship Off-Road Racing, NASCAR, and several other national and international racing series, has more than 27 wins in his 20-year racing career. His victories include four trips to the winner's circle in the prestigious 24 Hours of Daytona.

About KDHD.TV, LLC
KDHD.TV, LLC founder Kyle Williams is a seasoned producer of targeted Satellite Media Tours, video news release, airline in-flight programming, and web casts. With over 20 years in television broadcast journalism, Williams brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise to KDHD.TV, LLC, offering his clients a team of experts whose backgrounds include program development; satellite media tour development and placement, public relations and sales. Kyle can be reached at kyle@kdhd.tv.

Website: www.kdhd.tv.

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Meteorologist and Mom Susanne Horgan Returns to NewsChannel 5

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:43 GMT

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Meteorologist Susanne Horgan returns to NewsChannel 5's Good Morning Cleveland on Wednesday, February 6th. Following the birth of her first child Thomas in December, Susanne spent her maternity leave learning the ropes of motherhood away from the Power of 5 weather center.

"We really look forward to having Susanne back on the morning newscast," states Paul Kiska, co-anchor of Good Morning Cleveland. "Her sense of humor and quick wit really keep us on our toes during those early hours."

"I'll still be getting up at 2AM, but at least I'll be getting up with him," predicts Susanne.

"I was talking to Mark Johnson, and he said he's looking forward to the first big snow storm when Thomas has to be in the back of the weather center and Mark is babysitting," she jokes.

Susanne joined NewsChannel 5 as "Good Morning Cleveland" meteorologist in December 2005. Prior to that, she spent three years with WLWT Eyewitness News 5 in Cincinnati. Susanne has also worked in northern California and Indiana.

Susanne graduated from Indiana University and completed her broadcast meteorology certification from Mississippi University. She calls Indianapolis home and enjoys reading, running and spending time with family and friends, though being a new mom has changed some of that. Susanne, husband Patrick, and son Thomas reside in Cleveland's western suburbs.

The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) is a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 18 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics; Shop At Home, which markets a growing range of consumer goods directly to television viewers in roughly 55 million U.S. households; and Shopzilla, the online comparison shopping service that carries an index of more than 30 million products from approximately 55,000 merchants.

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Media Advisory: Save Money This February On Good Morning Cleveland!

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:36:49 GMT

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Jan. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Watch NewsChannel 5's Good Morning Cleveland during the month of February and save money. Consumer Specialist Angie Lau reveals 29 ways to save during the 29 days of the month. From lowering your utilities to saving on meals, viewers throughout northeast Ohio will learn unique and practical ways to put money back in their pockets. Never before has the station devoted an entire month to one mission - helping viewers save money.

Angie Lau is Cleveland's only dedicated consumer reporter, delivering stories which help viewers save money, avoid scams, and get the most out of their money.

Good Morning Cleveland, which features news anchors Kimberly Gill and Paul Kiska, airs weekdays from 5AM to 7AM. In addition to learning 29 ways to save during February, viewers also get breaking news and new stories from overnight, plus an accurate Power of 5 weather forecast and traffic reports on the 5s.

More information online: www.newsnet5.com.

The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) is a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 18 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics; Shop At Home, which markets a growing range of consumer goods directly to television viewers in roughly 55 million U.S. households; and Shopzilla, the online comparison shopping service that carries an index of more than 30 million products from approximately 55,000 merchants.

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RTN Adds a Media General Affiliate in Providence

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:59:11 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Dec. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Media General to bring RTN programming to Providence, RI. The new affiliate, which is the 5th Media General station to sign with RTN, will launch early next year on a digital stream of WJAR, the NBC affiliate in Providence.

"We're thrilled to be able to bring RTN to Providence and New Bedford," said Lisa Churchville, General Manager of WJAR. "It's a fun schedule of programs that we all remember fondly -- comfort TV!"

"Media General was an early adopter of RTN and the company continues to sign more affiliates," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Our 'Primetime all the Time' lineup is exciting for viewers because they are able to enjoy their favorite stars throughout the day, including Ron Howard and Henry Winkler in Happy Days, James Rockford in Rockford Files, Peter Graves in Mission: Impossible, Jack Lord in Hawaii-5-0, Clint Eastwood in Rawhide, David Janssen in The Fugitive, Lorne Greene and Michael Landon in Gunsmoke and Raymond Burr in Perry Mason and Ironside."

RTN is a television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

About Equity Media Holdings Corporation
Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA) is a growing broadcaster with multiple sources of revenue and value in its operations that include its Broadcast Station Group, Spectrum Holdings Division and Broadcast Services Division. Equity Media is one of the largest owners and operators of television stations in the United States, currently owning stations in 41 markets that cover more than 32% of the U.S. population. It is the second largest affiliate group of the top ranked Univision and Telefutura networks, two networks driven by the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. Equity Media's proprietary Centralized Automated Satellite Hub (C.A.S.H.) system and Retro Television Network provide centralized content distribution services, which Equity Media believes are unique within the media industry.

For more information, please visit www.EMDAholdings.com.

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CNBC Stocking Stuffer List Begins with Quik Pod(R)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:11:42 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Dec. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quik Pod(R), created by Fromm Works Inc., the world's first handheld extendable tripod, begins the list of CNBC's "Pogue's Holiday Gadget Picks List" as selected by David Pogue, the personal technology columnist for The New York Times. With Quik Pod(R) no one is left out of the picture, not even the photographer!

Quik Pod, the compact lightweight (less than 3.5 ounces) handheld extendable tripod converts from handheld to table-top use for larger group photos. The Quik Pod(R) can be used with point and shoot, DSLR and waterproof cameras. It comes with a built in self-positioning mirror to center each shot. This allows the photographer to be included in photos and videos without asking strangers to operate their camera. The photographer has control rather than handing it (their camera!) over to a stranger. Price: $24.95 and up; more info: www.quikpod.com.

For larger cameras there is the Quik Pod DSLR for cameras and camcorders up to 2 lbs. in weight. The Quik Pod DSLR converts from handheld to monopod in seconds and extends the reach by 53-inches. It's perfect for paparazzi moments.

Families and people on vacation will appreciate this versatile tool for taking better pictures and videos. Fully extended Quik Pod(R) can be used for self-portraits or for overhead shots at parades and concerts. When not in use it fits easily into your pocket or purse!

Both the point and shoot, as well as DSLR, model attach to any camera or camcorder using a standard tripod socket.

Dealers include Amazon.com, J&R, Adorama, B&H, Calumet Photographic, QVC and Magellans. In Canada, it is available at Henrys Camera. U.S. Patent Application Published. Foreign patent pending.

Downloadable photos and spec sheets are available at:
http://www.quikpod.com/Press.asp

Company Background:
Fromm Works Inc. president Wayne Fromm invents all of the products it markets. Past hits have included Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Nesquik Milkshake Maker, Crayola Color & Create Picture Show, and more. Fromm Works proudly supports children's charities. More information: www.frommworks.com.

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New Internet College Comedy Series Begins in November

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:44:31 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. - Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KollegeTV.com is a series about four college students trying to navigate the path to graduate between classes, parties and relationships. The new online comedy series about college life begins webcasting in November on www.kollegetv.com and will post new webisodes every week.

The series is directed by Bill Allard, co-founder of the legendary comedy group, Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre who Newsweek called "an American Monty Python". Head writer, Merle Kessler, also a Duck's Breath alum, has penned numerous comedy books including "Ian Schoales Perfect World" and as a comedian appeared regularly on NPR's "All Things Considered" and ABC's "Nightline" as the satirical social critic "Ian Shoales." He currently writes the House of Blues Radio Hour for Dan Aykroyd.

"KollegeTV" is a cross between "Friends" and "Saturday Night Live," shot in the style of new webisode series like "PromQueen.TV," says Director Allard. "The issues for college students are the same as they have always been - relationships, parents, money, and grades. The only difference is the communication devices and the internet."

The series is produced by Colorado based film producer, Peter Garrity, and was shot in Boulder, Colorado. "We're reaching the college audience through its favorite medium, the internet," Garrity says. "Today's college students spend more time online than watching TV."

"KollegeTV" is one of a small but increasing number of professionally produced, original series on the Internet. "Its exciting to be on the cutting edge of creating a new medium," says actor Jason Griffith. "When you're doing things that no one else is, it's like being out there without a safety net: terrifying and thrilling at the same time."

"The small screen used to mean your TV, now it's an even smaller window on your laptop," says Garrity. "But we've still filled it with lots of production value. We hung our cast from a zip line during a mountain climbing scene, trashed an entire house for the 'morning after' episode, and converted a theatre to a film studio."

KollegeTV will feature 2-3 minute episodes, three times a week, with spin-off content filling in the off days. The first episode debuts November 5.

For more information and to view the series trailer visit www.kollegetv.com

Media Advisory - Press Conference: American Icon Raises the BAR!

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:45:00 GMT

LEXINGTON, Va. - Sept. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Media Advisory: On Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 10 a.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke Virginia, All American Icon will announce the largest talent search in America. We will be issuing an "Icon Challenge 2007" to the top reality TV shows such as American Idol, Nashville Star, Country Music Showdown and America's Got Talent.

We will "Challenge" all others to a new industry standard. Come see what America will be talking about tomorrow.

We would like to invite you to our news conference where all details on the Icon challenge and All American Icon will be announced.

NEWS CONFERENCE:
* When: Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 10 a.m.
* Where: The Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke Virginia.

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The Oracle Group Launches 'In the Cafe with Mocha'

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:30:00 GMT

An Interactive Literary Television Program to Showcase Authors of African Descent

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Oracle Group announces the launch of "In the Cafe with Mocha" an exciting new literary television show celebrating African American authors. The show streams via Internet and local television programming in the Washington DC area beginning September 2007.

"In the Cafe with Mocha" is a weekly, 30-minute talk show highlighting the works of local and nationally acclaimed African-American authors. It is an exciting new twist on the literary talk show that encourages the participation and interaction of readers by offering outlets at home, online and in the community. Authors will appear at selected venues across the nation where readers are invited to participate in the television taping. Following each filming readers are offered the opportunity to meet and greet the authors and take part in a book signing.

The show takes the reader out of the traditional setting into an arena where books and authors are able to come alive through the power of television and the internet.

Through this medium "In the Cafe with Mocha" raises awareness, knowledge and pride in African-American literature and culture and its impact on our lives. By bringing the authors into the community, the program presents a unique opportunity for literary awareness and community outreach. Additionally, each venue will be unique, giving the viewer a glimpse of the nations many establishments and festivals that support literary efforts.

The host and co-producer of the show Mocha Ochoa is an independent literary event planner, who most recently organized the first ever NAACP Author Pavilion at their 98th Annual Convention - see highlights at www.theoraclegroup.net/videos/naacpshort.wmv.

She has also organized book events with Barnes & Noble, The National Book Festival, The National Press Club and the National Council of Negro Women.

In partnership with Amistad Press, Ms. Ochoa will be presenting four exciting events to the Washington DC area. The inaugural "Kick Off" event will include a live taping and book signing with Supermodel Alek Wek, where she will discuss and sign copies of her upcoming release "Alek: From Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel" (ISBN 9780061243318). Alek Wek appears on Wednesday September 19th at 7:00 p.m. at Zanzibar on the Waterfront. The live taping will be followed by a book signing and meet and greet. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn about the Save Darfur Campaign.

From October to December the "In the Cafe with Mocha" line-up includes: Pulitzer Prize Award winner Edward P. Jones, Elena John and renowned author and entrepreneur Chris Gardner.

"All of the events promise to be intellectually stimulating and fabulously chic, while highlighting contemporary authors and their community supporters," says Ochoa. "In the Cafe with Mocha literary events are anything but boring!"

Check out author interviews on the website www.theoraclegroup.net

For additional information and media inquiries contact: media@theoraclegroup(.net)