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NEW YORK, July 3 /PRNewswire/ — This upcoming Saturday night — grab your girls for a night of stimulating conversation as bet News gives the ladies the final word with HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO?. Hosted by MC Lyte and Jeff Johnson, this controversial town hall meeting joins an all female panel to candidly explore the role that Hip Hop plays in the way young women are raised in America today. Are we doing enough for our young women? Are we creating positive role models for them to look up to? Does the lack of female MC’s have anything to do with the way females are represented in Hip Hop today? This third installment touches on this and a whole lot more, tune in Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 8 p.m.*.
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The final episode of HIP HOP vs. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO? premieres Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 8 p.m.* with an encore presentation of all three episodes on Sunday, July 6 beginning at 8 p.m.* Selwyn Seyfu Hinds is executive producer of HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO?.
Participants in the HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II series include David Banner (rapper/producer); Lil X (director); Talib Kweli (hip hop recording artist); Lyfe Jennings (R&B recording artist); Lola Ogunnaike (journalist); Allison Samuels (Newsweek magazine); Nelson George (author/director/producer); Kevin Powell (writer/cultural critic); Michael Eric Dyson (author/professor, Georgetown University); Deelishis London Charles (winner, Flavor of Love 2); Angel Lola Love (video model/actress); Kim Osorio (author); Fershgenet Melaku (video model/actress); Michaela Angela Davis (journalist); Esther Armah (BBC journalist); Eugene Rivers (Christian activist); Clayton Gavin (hip hop artist/activist); Marc Lamont Hill (professor, Temple University); Melissa Harris Lacewell (professor, Princeton University); Lavonne Alford (recording artist); Beverly Bond (founder, Black Girls Rock, Inc. / hip hop DJ); Moya Bailey (activist/actor); Byron Hurt (filmmaker); Henry Bonsu (journalist); Akosua Anobil-Dodoo (journalist); LaShawna Stanley (President/CEO, Ethnicity Models); Ali LeRoi (producer/writer/director); M1 Dead Prez (hip hop artist/activist); and San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris.
For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit BET’s press-only Web site at . Critically acclaimed authors, preachers and rappers continue the conversation about hip hop and the role it plays in characterizing women in the industry; we encourage viewers to visit BET.com’s blog devoted exclusively to the topics addressed in the series, .
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BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary bet channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. bet is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; bet Digital Networks — bet J, bet Gospel and bet Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; bet Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; bet Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; bet Mobile, which provides ring tones, games and video content for wireless devices; and bet International, an extension of bet network programming for global distribution.

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NEW YORK, June 16 /PRNewswire/ — During its first season, the bet original series BALDWIN HILLS redefined what it meant to be young and privileged in Los Angeles as it followed the everyday lives of a group of African American teens from a very real and very exclusive enclave called Baldwin Hills. The top-rated first season brought the world of ordinary middle-class African American families out of the shadows and onto the national stage — proving to be a hit with parents and teens alike. The second season revisits five favorites while introducing five newcomers into the mix. A teaser will air Tuesday, June 24 after bet AWARDS ‘08, followed by the official series premiere on Tuesday, July 8 at 10:00 p.m.*
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Season two of this 10-episode, half-hour series opens with a “kick-back” hosted by returning fan-favorite and aspiring rapper Sal. The party reveals a hotbed of warring cliques and shocking revelations as new faces and old friends get together for what’s supposed to be a good time. Veteran cast member Staci is struggling to balance college life and financial realities; supermodel-in-training Gerren is still stuck on showing her ex Moriah that he’s lost a good thing; and “mean girl” sister act Lor’Rena and Aunjel are intent on wreaking havoc with Moriah’s new relationship.
Behind the scenes of her catty new alliance with Lor’Rena and Aunjel, it seems that Ashley is still struggling to decide whether she wants to follow in her mom’s (actress Vanessa Bell Calloway) footsteps after attending Spelman College, or pursue her dream of dancing. New additions Seiko and Justin find that they have a checkered past in common, but Justin reveals a surprise that could be a deal-breaker for Seiko. Football star and newbie Johnathan is working overtime to balance athletics and the dream of giving back to his community, and basketball cutie Moriah finds out that a “kick-back” can also be a minefield as ex-girlfriend Gerren and aggressively determined Lor’Rena corner him all in clear view of his new girlfriend.
Ultimately they are held together by a camaraderie that cuts across social class, as they grapple with back-stabbing; boyfriend treachery; former friends turned foes; prying parents; and much more while they face the biggest challenge of all — the looming specter of adulthood.
BALDWIN HILLS is produced by Michael McNamara, Sheri Maroufkhani and Bill Rademaekers of MCFilmworks, in conjunction with bet Networks. Robyn Lattaker-Johnson (SVP, Development — Original Programming) is the executive in charge for BET, with Kevin Morrison as Senior Director of Development.
Integrated Marketing partnerships include AT&T Mobility.
For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit BET’s press-only Web site at .
For show highlights and access to the exclusive BALDWIN HILLS blog, visit .
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BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary bet channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. bet is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; bet Digital Networks — bet J, bet Gospel and bet Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; bet Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; bet Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; bet Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and bet International, an extension of bet network programming for global distribution.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 9 /PRNewswire/ —

Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; Vienna Stock Exchange) announced
today that its Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Canada, will host the 1st
Annual Celebrity poker Tournament in support of the MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Society of Alberta on June 14, 2008.

This celebrity poker tournament will feature stars of Canada’s most
popular TV show “Corner Gas”, namely Tara Spencer-Nairn and Lorne Cardinal.
Other confirmed celebrities include former Edmonton Eskimo Football Great
Singor Mobley, as well as Playboy model and WWE Diva Rochelle Loewen.

Local media will also be represented including CISN morning man Sean
Burke along with local poker legend Sandra Sperounes from the Edmonton
Journal, and Gene Principe from Sportsnet, the commentator of the
world-famous hockey team, the Edmonton Oilers.

The tournament is limited to 77 entries and commences at 2:00 p.m. MDT on
June 14 in Century Casino’s new 24 hour poker room. On the day of the
tournament, a silent auction will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. MDT to
raise funds in support of the MS Society. In addition, a portion of the
registration fees will be donated directly to the MS Society.

For further information about the tournament and registration, please
visit our website under
http://www.cnty.com/casinos/edmonton/casino/promotions-events/.

About Century Casinos, Inc.:

Century Casinos, Inc. is an international casino entertainment company
that owns and operates the Womacks Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek,
Colorado, the Century Casino & Hotel in Central City, Colorado, the Century
Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and the Century Casino
Millennium in the Marriott Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. The Company also
operates casinos aboard the Silver Cloud, The World of ResidenSea, and the
vessels of Oceania Cruises. Through its subsidiary Century Casinos Africa
(Pty) Limited, it owns and operates The Caledon Hotel, Spa & Casino near Cape
Town, South Africa, as well as 60% of, and provides technical casino services
to, Century Casino Newcastle, in Newcastle, South Africa. Furthermore, the
Company’s Austrian subsidiary, Century Casinos Europe GmbH, holds a 33.3%
ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd, the owner and operator of seven
full casinos and one slot casino in Poland. The Company continues to pursue
other international projects in various stages of development.

For more information about Century Casinos, visit our website at
http://www.centurycasinos.com. Century Casinos’ common stock trades on The
NASDAQ Capital Market(R) and the Vienna Stock Exchange under the symbol CNTY.

This release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are
based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of Century Casinos
based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements
include, among others, the risks described in the section entitled “Risk
Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 16,
2007. Century Casinos disclaims any obligation to revise or update any
forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by it or on its
behalf.

Web site: http://www.centurycasinos.com

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LAS VEGAS, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. today announced that, in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and to plan for its growth, the company has been centralizing its development, marketing, technology and other strategic functions at its headquarters in Las Vegas. Wade Hundley, Pinnacle’s president, has chosen not to relocate from his home in Dallas and has resigned his position, effective immediately.
Mr. Hundley will continue to act as a consultant to Pinnacle on certain of its casino resort development opportunities. His other responsibilities will be divided among current members of Pinnacle’s management team.
“I want to thank Wade for his role in helping to build the company into a leading developer, owner and operator of casino gaming resorts,” said Daniel R. Lee, Pinnacle’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
About Pinnacle Entertainment
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates casinos in Nevada, Louisiana, Indiana, Missouri, Argentina and The Bahamas and has significant insurance claims related to a hurricane-damaged hotel and casino complex previously operated in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Company opened Lumiere Place, a $507 million casino hotel in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, in December 2007. Pinnacle also has a second casino development project under construction in the St. Louis area, which opening is dependent upon final approval by the Missouri Gaming Commission. Pinnacle is currently developing a second casino resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to be called Sugarcane Bay; is developing a casino resort in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and has submitted a proposal for a casino resort in Kansas City, Kansas, subject to various approvals. Additionally, Pinnacle owns a casino site at the heart of the famed Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on which it plans to build a major new casino resort.
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At Pinnacle Entertainment - (702) 784-7777:

Dan Lee, Chairman & CEO
Steve Capp, CFO
Lewis Fanger, Investor Relations

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LOS ANGELES, June 4 /PRNewswire/ — “Follow the Leader” as bet continues its support of this year’s presidential race by airing Barack Obama’s groundbreaking speech regarding his win of the Democratic Nomination, followed by a bet News special chronicling Obama’s journey to the White House on Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
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OBAMA’S JOURNEY TO THE WHITEHOUSE: Top Ten Moments will feature commentary from a number of entertainers and opinion leaders as well as video and interviews from the campaign trail and beyond. Exploring Barack Obama’s journey to become the Democratic front-runner in the race for President of the United States, this bet News special will outline his course from the State House to the White House and take viewers along a journey to recall the most memorable moments of this historic campaign.
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LAS VEGAS, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The World Series of Golf(R) (BULLETIN BOARD: WSGF) , today announced that online poker giant, Full Tilt Poker, will become the title sponsor of the Las Vegas-based sports and entertainment event that has been described as the most innovative golf tournament format since the Skins Game.
The sponsorship partnership will yield a variety of strategic branding opportunities between the World Series of Golf and Full Tilt Poker. This includes multi-platform branding opportunities that span broadcast television, international print media and the Internet. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“The World Series of Golf is a sports and entertainment company with a global strategy that encompasses live events, television content and online enterprises,” said Terry Leiweke, president and CEO of the World Series of Golf. “As we strategically grow our brand, the synergies that will result from our relationship with the leading virtual cardroom service will be mutually beneficial to both our companies.”
Members of “Team Full Tilt,” a select group of the world’s finest professional poker players, will be well represented in this year’s tournament field with avid golfers and world-class poker players Phil Ivey, David Benyamine, Brandon Adams, David Grey, Allen Cunningham, David Oppenheim, Andy Bloch, Chris “Jesus” Ferguson, and Erick Lindgren scheduled to participate in the World Series of Golf live event that will be played May 12 - 15 at Paiute Golf Resort in Las Vegas, NV.
Played in a patent-pending method of play, the World Series of Golf allows for high stakes to ride on each and every shot of the tournament. Similar to poker, players must ante up before teeing off at each hole. Depending on the outcome of the tee shots, the player can then raise, call, check or fold on subsequent shots, with the winner of the hole collecting the pot. The result is a dramatic competition in which every shot counts, and wagering strategy is just as important as skill. As in poker, when a player no longer has any chips to ante up, that player is eliminated. The winner of each group moves onto the next round until the final group yields the golfer who is crowned the champion of the World Series of Golf.
This year’s telecast is scheduled to air domestically, throughout the United States on June 28 and 29 on CBS Sports. Check local listings for times and details.
2007 WSG Recap
The 2007 inaugural event was hosted by the Mirage Hotel & Casino and aired on national television in June 2007 and earned a viewership of more than 2 million domestic viewers. The event included 60 amateur golfers with Mark Ewing, a 31-year-old day-trader from Newport Beach, CA, taking home the top prize of $250,000. Notable personalities playing in the inaugural tournament included poker stars Phil Ivey, Phil Gordon and Rhett Butler, former NFL quarterback Mark Dyle, and former major league baseball player, Dusty Allen.
About The World Series of Golf(R)
The World Series of Golf is a sports and entertainment company founded in 2004 whose activities include land-based golf events, media and an online, skill-based method of play for the game of golf. The company’s first land-based amateur golf tournament took place in Las Vegas in 2007 and is the basis and launch pad for subsequent events internationally and for the company’s overall strategy to leverage its patent-pending method of play, which combines the skill of golf and the wagering format of Texas Hold ‘Em poker, into a leading global event and online enterprise. The company plans to achieve its objectives through strategic partnerships, sponsorships and the founders’ extensive experience and contacts in the sports world and broadcasting. For additional information or to register for an event visit the company’s website at .
About Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker(TM) is the host of a worldwide virtual poker cardroom service. It is not in the business of betting or wagering and does not participate in the games as a player. It merely provides a service to those who wish to test their skills against others for fun, prizes or money. It is duly regulated and licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and in the United Kingdom by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. “Team Full Tilt,” is a select group of the world’s finest professional poker players, including Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, John Juanda, Mike Matusow, Gus Hansen, and Allen Cunningham. With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. Although virtual poker is legal where the games are hosted and played, it may not be legal where individual players are located. Players at all skill levels may download the software at but it is their responsibility to determine if participating in the games is permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where they are located.
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements about World Series of Golf’s future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. World Series of Golf intends that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and World Series of Golf’s actual results could differ materially from expected results. World Series of Golf undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.
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NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 6 p.m.* 106 & PARK will host an exclusive red carpet special with Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Karen Allen. Live from the streets of Harlem, THE ADVENTURES OF 106 & INDIANA JONES will also feature special performances by Ashanti, Jim Jones and new R&B sensation, Estelle.
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ABOUT “INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL”:

On May 22, Indiana Jones is back in a new globe-trotting adventure, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford as Indy, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” features an outstanding cast, including Oscar(R) winner Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Oscar(R) winner Jim Broadbent and Shia LaBeouf. Frank Marshall is the film’s producer. George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy are the executive producers. The screenplay is by David Koepp from a story by George Lucas and Jeff Nathanson.
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NEW YORK, May 6 /PRNewswire/ — In his first televised interview since a plea bargain on weapon charges, multi-platinum recording artist and actor T.I., a.k.a. Clifford Harris, Jr., speaks exclusively to bet News in the half-hour special T.I. SPEAKS, premiering Wednesday, May 7 at 7:30 PM*. He directly answers the tough questions from host Toure and at-risk youth about his life and future after being sentenced to a year in prison. In a compelling moment, he explains why someone who seems to have everything — money, power and fame — would risk it all.
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On October 13, 2007, T.I. was set to perform at BET’s second annual HIP HOP AWARDS in Atlanta, but he never made it to the stage. Just hours before the show, the Grammy Award winner and budding actor was taken into custody by federal authorities who alleged that he gave his bodyguard cash to buy firearms. Never bashful in his lyrics about his days of drug dealing and guns, this arrest was just another line in the 27-year old Atlanta native’s already long rap sheet.
While not making excuses for his poor decisions, the rapper discusses his best friend’s murder in 2006 and explains how being a celebrity has its drawbacks and “ignites a certain paranoia.” He says, “Every one knew me and I knew no one … you can’t tell if a person is a fan or not until the (car) window winds down.” With a new baby on the way, a forthcoming marriage, a new album and the one-year jail sentence awaiting him, T.I. details how this entire ordeal has changed his life. Claiming a new understanding for life and its meaning, T.I. delivers a strong message about decision-making to a group of at-risk students and reveals his thoughts about going back to jail and his career’s future. He says, “I must be a man and stand up and accept responsibility. I exercised extremely poor judgment, and for that, I must be willing to pay whatever price that comes before me.”
For more on T.I. SPEAKS, viewers can go online to .

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 29 /PRNewswire/ — eMillions(TM) Wide Area Progressive (WAP), by Atronic, awarded a jackpot for the first time this year at Seven Feathers Casino in Oregon. Retiree Greg Stinsman, visited the casino to enjoy dinner and play the slots when he hit the one-million-credit jackpot while playing Gold Seekers 2(TM). He won a whopping $50,000 after putting $200 into the machine. When asked what he was going to do with his winnings, the happy winner said that his first purchase would be a big screen TV.eMillions(TM) is a nickel WAP link which is distinguished by life changing million dollar and life altering million credit dual jackpots along with a unique Jackpot Re-spins(TM) feature, multiple new game themes, and an innovative “jackpot button”. eMillions(TM) dual jackpots allow players who wager the max bet of 75 credits to qualify for the thrilling million dollar jackpot, and players who wager anything less than max bet to qualify for the million credit jackpot. The award winning eMillions(TM) product additionally features unique, color-changing game play coupled with the industry’s first “jackpot button” which encourages play and facilitates player comprehension and enjoyment.The ATRONIC Group of companies, a leading global provider of casino games and services is headquartered in Germany. The group companies Atronic International, Atronic Americas and Atronic Systems maintain offices in the USA, Europe, Russia, Latin America, South Africa and Australia. ATRONIC is dedicated to producing only the highest quality of entertaining games and products, including dynamic casino management and linked gaming solutions which are being operated in 91 countries worldwide. Atronic holds a total of 224 worldwide gaming licenses including the United States of America, where it is licensed to sell machines in 26 states and to 163 tribes. ATRONIC is a member of the Gaming Standards Association and supports open industry standards such as Game to System (G2S) and System to System (S2S). To find out more information about ATRONIC please visit the website at . Atronic Americas

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CLINTON, Md., April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Procter & Gamble, the world’s largest advertiser, has set up a toll-free hotline to obtain input from its customers regarding the company’s corporate sponsorship of music video programs on BET and MTV that market adult-themed content on music programs that target children and youth.The move comes just two weeks after “The Rap on Rap” study released by the Parents Television Council and the Enough Is Enough Campaign in Entertainment on April 10th. The research results are available online at: . The study revealed the highest degree of explicit adult content on programs with a large 18 and under viewership in the history of the Parents Television Council.P&G customers can call (800) 331-3774 to provide input on whether they want the company “to change our advertising on BET and MTV.” The Enough is Enough Campaign and their allies are asking Procter & Gamble to remove its commercials from select music video programs on BET and MTV; programs that the campaign says glorify violence and criminal behavior, promote drug use and drug dealing, sexually objectify women, and portray Black and Latino men as pimps, gangsters, and thugs. According to Rev. Delman Coates, organizer of the campaign, parents are deeply concerned about the amount of adult, sexually explicit and suggestive content aired on music video programs that target children and youth.Since September 2007, the Enough is Enough campaign has been protesting the corporate sponsorship of lyrics and images that sexually objectify women, glorify violence and criminal activity, and negatively stereotype Black and Latino men as pimps, gangsters, and thugs. The campaign is beginning to engage six major advertisers (i.e. Procter & Gamble, YUM Brands, Wal-Mart, General Motors, McDonalds, and AT&T) whose corporate advertising dollars sponsor music video programs on BET and MTV that contain themes inappropriate for children and youth.The campaign for corporate responsibility in entertainment is appealing to the corporate community to exercise greater corporate social responsibility in its advertising practices. To schedule an interview regarding this campaign, Visit the website Or Send an email to: .Enough Is Enough

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