Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal
Foley publishes his fourth memoir, Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal. The book follows Foley’s run in TNA as he counts down the events leading up to his highly publicized match against Sting.
At one time, I was really afraid they were going to scrap the whole project, especially when my own personal story started to take a turn for the worse. Luckily for me, Vince McMahon really believed that I should have the right to tell the story as I saw it.
Offers knight makeover
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a salon for girls and boys at Walt Disney World, offers the Knight Package for boys ages three and up. The fairy-godmothers-in-training apply colorful gel and confetti to guests’ hair and give them a toy sword and shield.
Your transformation will prepare you for far off adventures filled with slaying dragons and stopping mischievous doers in their tracks.
Announces Halloween cavalcade
Disney announces the Mickey’s Costume Party cavalcade, a small processional celebration added to Mickey’s Halloween Party, a separate ticketed nighttime event at Disneyland. The cavalcade features characters in costume, a themed float and more.
I’ve also heard that the upbeat, spooky music will have you dancing, jumping, shaking and maybe even howling along as we celebrate the magic of make-believe and spooky Halloween fun.
Tempted By Trouble
Dickey’s book Tempted By Trouble follows Dmytryk a respectable, married, and college educated man. He has a great job in the automobile industry and he has a great future ahead of him. But when he and his wife finds themselves without jobs, Dmytrky realizes you cant find a good job trying to live honestly.
Galio release
The Sentinel’s Sorrow is released in patch version 1.0.0.98 along with the Enchanted and Hextech Galio skins. Designer:
Sometimes your travels around the world of Valoran are going to take you on the road to some exotic locales. If you stumble upon this menacing, red version of Galio in your travels, however, the odds are good that you’ve taken a wrong turn – especially if he’s perched on top of a massive, terrifying gate that’s emanating an eerie green glow. Then you might want to consult your cartographer to find out why he plotted you a course to the gates of the underworld before you set off.
Kog’Maw release
The Mouth of the Abyss is released in patch version 1.0.0.94 along with the Catepillar and Sonoran Kog’Maw skins. His abilites include Icathian Surprise, Bio-arcane Barrage, Void Ooze, Caustic Spittle, and Living Artillery, which he can fire at a great distance to do damage and to reveal targets. Designer:
Those of you who were paying attention when we released Malzahar might have noticed somebody lurking in the background. And today you get to put a name to that face… err… mouth. Meet Kog’Maw, Mouth of the Abyss. Now many of you have been asking for more monsters in the League of Legends lineup, so if you had any doubts about whether or not we’re taking your suggestions to heart, this gentleman… err… gentlemouth should assuage those concerns.
Annual pass payment plan
Disney announces a monthly payment plan for annual passes. Florida residents can buy an annual pass to Walt Disney World with a down payment equal to the cost of a one-day ticket. The rest of the cost is split up among 12 monthly payments.
What are the benefits of being a Passholder? The list is long but most importantly, you have access to Disney “magic” all year — attractions, characters and events.
Olaf release
The Berserker is released along with the Forsaken and Glacial Olaf skins. His abilities include Undertow, Vicious Strikes, Reckless Swing, and Ragnarok, which makes him immune to disables and gives increased armor penetration and reduces incoming damage. Designer:
As you may have observed throughout your time in Runeterra, the League of Legends Design Team seeks to promote synergy whenever possible (like a boss). Between champions with guns, champions with cultural ties, and champions under five feet tall, there are a ton of ways that our champions synergize with one another. We felt that the champion, Sion, however, didn’t have enough kindred spirits at his disposal. This is an important issue! We’re talking about ensuring that an important subculture in the League of Legends gets equal representation! That subculture is, of course: vicious, axe-wielding maniacs.
To bolster the ranks of this often under appreciated demographic, we’re pleased to be able to introduce Olaf, the Berserker. And just to make sure he fits the bill exactly, this guy actually has a pair of axes. So strap on the nearest helmet, sharpen your great sword, and raise an ice cold flagon of mead in honor of Olaf, the latest champion to grace the Field of Justice.
Akali release
The Fist of the Shadow is released in patch version 1.0.0.85 along with the Stinger and Crimson Akali skins. He abilities include Twin Disciplines, Mark of the Assasin, Twilight Shroud, Crescent Slash and Shadow Dance, which lets her move through shadows to quickly strike her target, dealing damage and consuming an Essence of Shadow charge. Designer:
Summoners of Valoran, the Kinkou Order of the Ionian Isles wanted me to reinforce to you that they are an equal opportunity employer! While by now you’ve all witnessed the awesome power of Shen and Kennen on the Field of Justice, none of you have yet run afoul of Akali the Fist of Shadow. Which is fortunate for all of you, since ninja academies are really only discerning about one thing: the lethality of their students! And this is one lady ninja who doesn’t like to disappoint her instructors!
Kennen release
The Heart of the Tempest is released in the patch version 1.0.0.82 along with the Swamp Master and Deadly Kennen skins. Abilities include Mark of the Storm, Thundering Shuriken, Electrical Surge, Lightning Rush ans Slicing Maelstrom, which summons an electrical storm that casts down lightning bolts multiple times a second. Designer:
While we’ve all seen what Shen can do out there on the battlefield, it bears mentioning that Ninjas come in all shapes and sizes. Allow me to introduce you all to Kennen, the Heart of the Tempest. Unlike Shen, Kennen originally hails from Bandle City, home of the yordles, and this fleet-footed, pint-sized ninja terror is every bit as lethal as his compatriot. Let it never be said that the Kinkou Order is closed minded with regard to their choice of students!
But what’s the flip side to having two equally lethal ninja champions? Well, it’s a well known fact that ninjas work alone! That’s right, ninjas have a tendency to step on each other’s toes, yordle or otherwise. So while you might be tempted to deploy as many flippin’ ninjas as you can get your hands on, use caution!
International sales center
Disney announces the opening of the first international sales center. The center is located at Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan, and it informs guests about the benefits of the Disney Vacation Club and allows them to purchase membership to the club.
The 15,000-square-foot interactive center will give guests a peek at Disney Vacation Club resort hotels as well as other vacation offerings Disney offers. Guests can see for themselves a two-bedroom model of the vacation home accommodations that DVC members and families can expect to find on the island of O’ahu at Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai’i.
Ezreal release
The Prodigal Explorer is released in patch version 1.0.0.79. Designer:
As you may have noticed, we’ve been releasing some champions that really challenge existing gameplay paradigms. And this next one is no exception. In addition to a haircut that defies the very laws of physics, the latest and greatest from our design team is sporting some pretty edgy magical abilities. Meet Ezreal the Prodigal Explorer, a champion who breaks new ground – in both gameplay and fashion – here at the League of Legends. If you’re feeling rather passionate about skill-shots these days, start getting excited, because this particular gentleman should really scratch that itch.
Sweet Little Lies
Conrad releases the second novel in the her trilogy series. The novel titled Sweet Little Lies continues to follow character Jane Roberts after she leaves Los Angeles. In the book Jane finds herself in a tight spot when scandalous photos of her are released and she must find her way out of this mess.
The first book was a learning experience. I had to learn the whole process and I think I also had to learn to schedule writing time for myself. I had lived my life for years on a schedule and this was the first time where I would have full days to write. It was also teaching myself how to do that. Everything was very new to me. The second time around, I had a better idea of how it was done.
Pantheon release
The Artisan of War is released in patch version 1.0.0.72 along with the Myrmidon Pantheon skin. Designer:
Since Singed joined the League of Legends, there has been a decided dearth of champions with extremely large shields. Luckily, Pantheon is coming to help prevent this extremely important demographic from becoming marginalized.
Gragas release
The Rabble Rouser is released in patch version 1.0.0.72. Designer:
The Rabble Rouser leaves a path of drunken destruction in his wake, both in the Fields of Justice and off.
Nexus One
The Nexus One, the first phone in Google’s line of Nexus Android devices, is released at a cost of $529. The device has 512 MB RAM, a 5 megapixel camera, and a 4GB removable SD card. All devices in the Nexus line of products are not tied to any specific carrier:
Through the web store found at www.google.com/phone, consumers can buy the Nexus One without service (meaning any GSM network SIM card can be inserted into the device), or purchase the phone with service from one of Google’s operator partners. As new phones come to market through this channel, consumers will benefit from the ability to match a phone of their choice with the service plan that best meets their needs.
Under the Dome
On a seemingly normal day, the small town of Chester’s Mill, Maine is encased in an indestructible dome that completely separates them from the rest of the world. King had originally gotten the idea for Under the Dome in the 1970’s, but scrapped the idea several times. After finally publishing the novel, he stated that a good idea never leaves your mind.
I thought to myself what an image that would make, the idea of the whole world watching these people who are as out of touch as people who are stranded on a desert island. They were all fun to write about, I love this book and I love the people in it.
Adds attraction audio descriptions
Disney parks adds a device that offers audio descriptions, closed captioning and amplified audio for guests with impaired hearing. The audio description describes the visual effects of some of Disney’s most popular attractions.
Audio Description, now available at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, provides narrated audio for guests with visual disabilities by describing visual attraction elements, such as actions, settings and scene changes.
Dirty Old Men
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The Disney Parks blog announces the “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day” program. Guests search the Disney Parks website for qualified projects and organizations. After completing their volunteer service, they receive an e-mail with a voucher for free admission to one park in either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Thomas Smith, the Disney Parks social media director, states:
With this announcement, we’re looking for 1 million people with a passion to make a difference.
If guests are unable to use their free Disney ticket, they can donate it to an approved Disney charity.