July 4, 2009: President Barak Obama Figure Takes Center Stage in Disney’s Hall of Presidents
Disney’s Hall of Presidents attraction at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom will feature a remarkably lifelike Audio-Animatronics figure of President Barack Obama in a revised and refreshed Hall of Presidents show, which is scheduled to reopen July 4, 2009. The addition of the countrys 44th chief executive is part of the most significant update to this classic attraction since its 1971 debut in the Park’s Liberty Square. Other upgraded highlights include digital projection and lighting, as well as delivery of the Gettysburg Address in full by President Abraham Lincoln.
July 5, 2009: Enjoy the Last Day of the SD Fair for Only $5.00
The 2009 San Diego County Fair is almost over! But it’s not too late to enjoy one last day - Closing Day - at the San Diego County Fair. And to make it even better, the folks at the SD Fair, in partnership with Albertsons/Sav-on, invite you to enjoy the final day of the 2009 San Diego County Fair at the discount admission price of $5.00 per person!
The discount admission price is valid on Closing Day only, which is Sunday, July 5, 2009. In order to take advantage of the special $5.00 admission deal, you must bring a receipt from Albertsons issued between July 1, 2009 and July 5, 2009 and present it at the ticket window when purchasing your ticket. You will need a separate Albertsons receipt for each five dollar ticket you buy. The $5.00 discount admission to the Fair is valid for general admission only; rides, concessions, and special events are an additional charge.
Closing Day Events at the 2009 San Diego County Fair include:
Kelly Clarkson Concert (paid show; separate ticket required)
Who’s Bad, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band (FREE with Fair admission)
Monster Trucks, Transformers and Trophy Cars (FREE with Admission)
Dia de la Familia - Latin music, Latin activities and more!
Wild Child, Tribute to The Doors (FREE with Admission)
The 2009 San Diego County Fair, which takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds (2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014), is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the United States, drawing more than 1.2 million visitors each year. The SD Fair is open through to Sunday, July 5, 2009.
Dairy farmer Stuart Parker captured an image of the exploding star with a computer-controlled camera mounted to an amateur 14" telescope. (nzherald.co.nz)
An underground youth culture in Japan which makes a rebellious fashion statement against traditional rules on eastern beauty, is taking hold on Britain's youth. Manba has its own dance which is like a crazy form of line dancing
(BBC)
Carlsbad - Staying balanced on one socked foot can be tough. It seems obvious, but Joe Patterson received a patent and built a business on it. Whether on one foot or two, someone doing yoga or Pilates stays in much better control if her toes can splay and if the undersurface of her feet or socks is grippy. So Patterson designed socks (ToeSox) that separate the toes and have small rubber dots on the bottoms. (North County Times)
Legal Issues Prevent Park from Installing Pop Icon in Miniland on July 3, 2009
Earlier this week, Legoland California announced its plans to install a Mini LEGO Model of Michael Jackson in Miniland USA. The figurine was going to be the centerpiece of a scene outside of the mini Grauman’s Chinese Theater in the Southern California section of Miniland. A video posted on CNN’s iReport and a Twitter campaign invited viewers to comment on the various mini Lego Michael Jackson models created by the Model Builders, with the installation of the most popular LEGO Michael Jackson model scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2009.
Miniland is the heart of Legoland California and is where you can find miniature versions of nine geographical areas from around the country including Washington D.C., Southern California, New York, Las Vegas and New Orleans. The area features four-inch-tall replicas of several iconic figures including President Barack Obama and Aretha Franklin in Miniland Washington D.C. and Elvis Presley in the Grand Central Terminal in Miniland New York.
Unfortunately, the King of Pop will not be gracing the lawns of Miniland USA. Legoland has announced that, due to unresolved legal issues, Legoland California is no longer moving forward with its plan to install a model of Michael Jackson in Miniland U.S.A. as a tribute to the pop icon’s historical contribution to the history of music.
“We were looking forward to installing a small tribute to Michael Jackson in Miniland,” said Peter Ronchetti, General Manager of Legoland California Resort. “However, legal matters have come to light that prevent us from displaying the model in the Park.”
Another bad week for Michael Jackson, it seems…
Legoland California is located in San Diego North, at One Legoland Drive in Carlsbad, CA.
July 3, 2009: Mini Michael Jackson Will Be Installed in Miniland; Help Decide Which MJ the Model Builders Will Use
Michael Jackson, the proclaimed “King of Pop”, is joining Miniland U.S.A. as a resident of Miniland Southern California at Legoland California. Model Builders are using hundreds of LEGO bricks to create a Michael Jackson scene which will depict the late Jackson getting out of a limousine surrounded by paparazzi and fans. The marquee at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre will be updated to read “Thriller” as well. The front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre was selected for the Miniland scene since Jackson’s star on the Walk of Fame is right in front of the Hollywood landmark.
Michael Jackson joins an esteemed group of iconic LEGO figures who can be found throughout Miniland U.S.A. including President Barack Obama and Aretha Franklin in Miniland Washington D.C. and Elvis Presley in the Grand Central Terminal in Miniland New York.
Legoland California thought it would be fitting to include Michael Jackson in Miniland for his historical contributions to the world of music. One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, some of Jackson’s other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records - including one for “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time” - 13 Grammy Awards, 13 solo number one singles and the sale of 750 million records worldwide.
While trying to capture the most recognizable version of Jackson, the three Model Builders working on the project have actually created five different versions:
A 160 megawatt wind farm with 100 turbines capable of powering 104,000 homes is to be built on the Campo band of Mission Indians of the Kumeyaay Nation (pop. 351), 60 miles east of San Diego, by a Chicago based developer (Invenergy LLC) of large scale renewable energy projects. The deal is estimated at $300M. Invenergy LLC will design & build it and SDGE will buy the electricity. (Energyboom.com)
US Airways Flight 705 from Charlotte 2 LA was diverted to Albuquerque after a passenger (Keith Wright, 50, of the Bronx New York) removed all of his clothing mid-flight forcing flight attendants to cover him up in blankets before he was arrested.
The 2009 San Diego County Fair is almost over! But it’s not too late to enjoy one last day - Closing Day - at the San Diego County Fair. And to make it even better, the folks at the SD Fair, in partnership with Albertsons/Sav-on, invite you to enjoy the final day of the 2009 San Diego County Fair at the discount admission price of $5.00 per person!
Earlier this week, Legoland California announced its plans to install a Mini LEGO Model of Michael Jackson in Miniland USA. The figurine was going to be the centerpiece of a scene outside of the mini Grauman’s Chinese Theater in the Southern California section of Miniland. A video posted on CNN’s iReport and a Twitter campaign invited viewers to comment on the various mini Lego Michael Jackson models created by the Model Builders, with the installation of the most popular LEGO Michael Jackson model scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2009.
Miniland is the heart of Legoland California and is where you can find miniature versions of nine geographical areas from around the country including Washington D.C., Southern California, New York, Las Vegas and New Orleans. The area features four-inch-tall replicas of several iconic figures including President Barack Obama and Aretha Franklin in Miniland Washington D.C. and Elvis Presley in the Grand Central Terminal in Miniland New York.
While trying to capture the most recognizable version of Jackson, the three Model Builders working on the project have actually created five different versions:
