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  • Army amputee thrown from NY roller coaster, dies Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:14AMDARIEN, N.Y. (AP) — A U.S. Army veteran who lost both legs in Iraq and had been trying to rebuild his life was killed after he was thrown from a roller coaster at an upstate New York amusement park.
  • GameFly, Inc. Partners With Six Flags Theme Parks for Summer-Long Promotion Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:00AMGameFly, Inc., the leading online video game rental subscription service, today announced a national summer-long promotion with Six Flags through September 5, 2011, offering guests extended free GameFly trials.
  • Clear Channels Bob Pittman Named Most Powerful Person in Radio Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:56PMBob Pittman, Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms for Clear ...
  • Clear Channel’s Bob Pittman Named Most Powerful Person in Radio Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:54PMSAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bob Pittman, Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms for Clear Channel Radio topped the 2011 “40 Most Powerful People in Radio” list released by Radio Ink.
  • Escape to Six Flags Fiesta Near San Antonio, Texas and Save With Our Special Package Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:22PMDiscover a Thrilling Adventure -- and a Comfortable Place to Unwind in San Antonio at TownePlace Suites
  • Study advises fairgrounds to focus on entertainment Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:15AMFairgrounds planners should investigate adding a major entertainment anchor such as a Legoland theme park next to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, a study says.The report, which the Vallejo City Council will discuss at its meeting Tuesday, focuses on the slumping economy and
  • Inspectors studying NY roller coaster where vet died Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:51AMTeams of inspectors are examining a 208-foot-tall amusement park roller coaster after a U.S. Army veteran and double amputee was thrown from it to his death.
  • Local Theme Park Accident Totals Revealed Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:05PMTexas Department of Insurance reports reveal that Splashtown had the highest number of accidents with injuries among local theme parks.
  • City of Racine offering discounted tickets to regional attractions Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:34PMRACINE — The City of Racine Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department is now offering discounted Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association tickets for the following attractions:
  • Les Cockrell: Town set to dedicate memorial to veterans Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:06AMHickory Creek officials will formally dedicate the town's Veterans Memorial Park at 9 a.m. Saturday.
  • GREEN LANTERN: First Flight Extreme Thrill Coaster in New DC UNIVERSE Debuts at Six Flags Magic Mountain Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 6:43PMSix Flags Magic Mountain, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, today launched its record-breaking 18th coaster with the debut of the new first-in-the-U.S., vertical track, spinning GREEN LANTERN: First Flight. Â GREEN LANTERN: First Flight is the third of three new epic coaster experiences introduced at the Valencia theme park this year. Â Located in the new ...
  • Six Flags America Offers Free Military Tickets This Weekend Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:03AMOh, say can you seeâ¦"thrilling coasters, sensational water slides, and a host of musical guests in a salute to America this Independence Day Weekend? Six Flags America, the Mid-Atlantic's most exciting destination for family-friendly fun, offers a full weekend of thrills, headlined by free admission for Military personnel this Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4, and two nights of fireworks.
  • Dole Names Jacksonville a 2011 "Top Banana City" Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 7:42AMGo Bananas After Dark(TM) Tour Arrives on the First Coast to Celebrate City's Love Affair With World's Most Popular Fruit
  • Milicruit's Virtual Career Fair Links Military-Friendly Employers with Job Seekers Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:30AMMilicruit, powered by UBM Studios, successfully brought together industry leading employers, government agencies, and military personnel seeking employment in a fully interactive, online environment at the Veterans Virtual Career Fair, Thursday, June 23, 2011.
  • Keep your kid’s summer sane with these iPhone apps Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:01PMLibrary Locator : Information on local library branches. Mom Maps : Great ideas for activities and outings. StubHub : Purchase tickets to sporting events and concerts.
  • Lo-Q PLC - Half Yearly Report Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:08AMLo-Q PLC - Half Yearly Report
  • Best Water Play in Los Angeles Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:54AMThe weather is warming up and the end of the school year is upon us. One of the great things about summer is playing outside for hours at a time in the water and under [...]
  • Best Water Play in Los Angeles Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:54AMThe weather is warming up and the end of the school year is upon us. One of the great things about summer is playing outside for hours at a time in the water and under [...]
  • Best Water Play in Los Angeles Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:54AMThe weather is warming up and the end of the school year is upon us. One of the great things about summer is playing outside for hours at a time in the water and under [...]
  • Best Water Play in Los Angeles Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:54AMThe weather is warming up and the end of the school year is upon us. One of the great things about summer is playing outside for hours at a time in the water and under [...]
  • Dole Names Salt Lake City a 2011 "Top Banana City" Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:46AMGo Bananas After Dark(TM) Tour Arrives in Utah to Celebrate City's Love Affair With World's Most Popular Fruit; Bananas Beyond Breakfast: New Grilled, Dessert and Drink Recipes Are the Perfect Addition to Summertime BBQ and Pool Parties
  • Dizzy Feet Foundation and the Larry King Cardiac Foundation Partner to Urge Americans to DANCE 4 YOUR LIFE! Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:36AMLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Larry King Cardiac Foundation and Dizzy Feet Foundation today announce the creation of Dance 4 Your Life!, a new national health campaign that asks Americans to dance their way toward an active and healthy lifestyle. Dance 4 Your Life! is centered around National Dance Day, an annual celebration that takes place on the last Saturday in July and was launched in ...
  • Fast and furious... Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 5:26AMRoller coasters have been built to thrill since they roared onto the scene in the early 20th century. Breaking records and pushing the enjoyment envelope has been a hallmark of these wood and steel titans since the first coaster was featured on a hilly stretch of train line in 1873.
  • Waterparks offer sweet relief Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 10:38AMWe survived a cold, snow-filled winter capped off by the Groundhog Day blizzard, only to be insulted with a chilly, rainy spring.But that’s all behind us now. Finally, summer is here. It’s time to pull out the bikinis and beach towels, slip on a pair flip-flops, slather on the SPF 50 and head out the doors in search of water fun. Here’s a handy guide to some area pools and water parks. Before ...
  • Splash into summer Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:16AMshare: digg facebook twitter When the summer streets and sidewalks can scorch bare feet, and hot car seats virtually cook our cabooses, it's tempting to turn to nearby oases, whether they be cement-lined swimming pools or more natural resources like rivers and streams. Northwest San Antonio is home to two major-league theme parks that feature water-park extravaganzas. For the price of a season ...
  • Totem Pole Carver Arrested in Wife's Death Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 5:44PMINTERNATIONAL FALLS - A well-known totem pole carver has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife in Koochiching County last year. Carl Chester Muggli, 49, was arrested in Stockdale, Texas Tuesday morning on a charge of second-degree murder.
  • Updated: Love Triangle Motive in Totem Pole Death Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 4:54PMA criminal complaint said Carl Muggli was talking about getting a divorce with his wife, and was allegedly having an affair.
  • Water park fights: Commenters hold Alabama Adventure, city, parents responsible Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:52AMBESSEMER, Alabama -- There's much talk today over a borderline riot at Alabama Adventure theme park in Bessemer on Monday afternoon.
  • Fast and furious... Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 5:23AMRoller coasters have been built to thrill since they roared onto the scene in the early 20th century. Breaking records and pushing the enjoyment envelope has been a hallmark of these wood and steel titans since the first coaster was featured on a hilly stretch of train line in 1873.
  • Roller coaster enthusiasts have plenty of eye-popping options within a short drive of Fairfax Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 10:38AMThe ominous clank, clank, clanking sound filled the air as the chains propelled me ever so slowly back to the 1980s.
  • Riptide Bay Debuts at Six Flags Great America Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 8:06AMGet ready to splash, slide and surf. Â The Best Water Park in the Nation... Just Got Bigger! Â Six Flags Great America unveils Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor, a massive 4-acre water park expansion. Â With the new addition, Hurricane Harbor will boast 20 acres and offer more slides and attractions than any other water park in the state.
  • Experience a San Antonio Summer S.A.V.E.cation Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 1:00PMAdventuresome families and culture lovers alike will enjoy the city’s new and classic offerings – and best of all, it’s more affordable than ever. A visit to San Antonio’s favorite fun parks is a bargain thanks to S.A.V.E. (the San Antonio Vacation Experience).
  • Amusement park safety on upswing Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 10:14PMAmusement ride in Seaside Heights. Clementon Park and Splash World is adding “Torpedo Rush,” two 60-foot-tall identically designed speed-slides. Guests stand in clear fully enclosed capsules and end up splashing into a pool.
  • Blog: Explore Minnesota Tourism's list of what's going on in the state Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 12:34PMA roundup of what's going on in Minnesota by region.
  • Rayovac to Hold Donation Drive to Benefit Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 10:41AMMADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayovac and Six Flags are teaming up to collect batteries for The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services. Donate a pack of batteries at any Six Flags park and receive a reduced price entry.
  • Massive swing in theme park attractions Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 1:04PMSix Flags Over Texas in Arlington marks its 50th anniversary by bringing back a faster and steeper Texas Giant coaster.
  • Theme parks opening new roller coasters, monster swings Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 1:02PMTheme parks in California and beyond opening new rides, including monster swings and roller coasters and Disney's California Adventure is launching the Little Mermaid
  • Austin, San Marcos make pitches to lure more international tourists Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 8:00PMAustin, San Marcos make pitches to lure more international tourists
  • Lo-Q PLC - Notice of Results Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 10:08AMLo-Q PLC - Notice of Results
  • GREEN LANTERN Extreme Thrill Coaster Debuts Today at Six Flags Great Adventure Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 6:00AMIt was "standing room only" at Six Flags Great Adventure's premiere of the highly-anticipated, new, stand-up thrill coaster, GREEN LANTERN, based on the DC Comics' Super Hero. Â Standing 15 stories tall and reaching speeds of 63 mph, GREEN LANTERN ranks among the tallest and fastest roller coasters of its kind anywhere in the world. Â
  • Dubailand to have Universal, Legoland for now Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 11:51PMTatweer Tatweer Parks says it is not actively pursuing other theme parks Tatweer Tatweer Parks, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding Dubai Holding , is currently in talks with Universal Studios and Merlin Entertainments Group for theme parks in Dubailand Dubailand and not actively pursuing any other venture, Emirates 24/7 can reveal.
  • Summer Kraft promotions lead families to Six Flags Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 2:39PMMediaPost reports a promotional campaign on Kraft Foods’ string cheese packages will offer special discounts to Six Flags this summer. The “Twisted Fun” promotional material appears on Kraft Foods packaging, around Six Flags theme parks at all U.S. locations and on both company websites.
  • Kraft and Polly-O Cheese Team Up With Six Flags for a Twisted Summer of Family Fun Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 7:00AMKRAFT and POLLY-O brand String Cheese and Twists are all about twisted fun for kids and this summer, KRAFT and POLLY-O have teamed up with Six Flags to offer families great value and tons of "twisted fun" all season long. Â
  • Dunkin' Donuts Wants You to "Get Dunk'd" All Summer Long With Exclusive Ticket Giveaways to New York Yankees Games ... Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 9:00AMDunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is offering its guests the ultimate interactive promotion with the new "Get Dunk'd" campaign. The Get Dunk'd promotion, which kicks off tomorrow and runs throughout the summer, will give guests a chance to win tickets to New York Mets and New York Yankees games as well as theme parks such as Six Flags Great Adventure ...
  • Kreischer seeks Texas-size theme-park thrills Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 8:22AMWhen roller-coaster and theme-park enthusiasts recognize Bert Kreischer, a Travel Channel personality, it is often flattering and humiliating at the same time.
  • A year after emerging from bankruptcy, Six Flags to split stock Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 8:12PMA year after emerging from bankruptcy, the Grand Prairie-based company announced that it will split its shares.
  • Six Flags says it will split stock Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 2:03PMSix Flags Entertainment Corp. said Thursday that it plans to split its common stock. The theme-park company will institute a 2-for-1 stock split in June. Essentially, this means that a shareholder who now holds one share worth $74 -- about where the stock is currently trading -- would hold two shares worth $37 each.
  • Six Flags Announces Two-for-One Stock Split and Quarterly Cash Dividend Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 8:19AMSix Flags Entertainment Corporation announced today that its board of directors has approved a two-for-one split of the company's common stock in the form of a stock dividend of one share for each outstanding share.
  • Six Flags Repurchases $20M of Stock in Q1 2011 Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 9:40PMGrand Prairie, TX -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) today announced first quarter 2...
  • Six Flags narrow first-quarter loss Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 9:02PMAbout 1.3 million people attended during the off-season, and ticket revenue was up 11 percent.