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Official Pixar’s Brave Trailer Goes Live

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Chip
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Official Pixar's Brave Trailer Goes Live

Disney/Pixar has officially released the teaser trailer for its 2012 film, Brave, which is attached to the screenings of Cars 2 3D.

The rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland serve as the backdrop for Brave, a new tale that joins the land’s ancient lore — stories of epic battles and mystical legends passed down for generations. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, Brave is the grand adventure of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts to discover the true meaning of courage.

The film also features the voices of Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane. Brave, full of heart, memorable characters and Pixar’s signature humor, takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

Become a fan of Brave on Facebook: http://facebook.com/PixarBrave

Official Brave Website: http://disney.com/Brave

Brave coming to US theaters June 22, 2012.

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Disney Wide World of Sports Spirit Award recipient Mark Herzlich featured in Everything to Prove

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Chip
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Disney Wide World of Sports Spirit Award recipient Mark Herzlich featured in Everything to Prove

Disney Wide World of Sports Spirit Award recipient, Mark Herzlich is one of several rookies being featured in the weekly Web series from NFL Films and Gatorade, “Everything to Prove.” The show follows the rookies throughout the offseason and captures their lives on the field and off. It’s a great way for fans to get to know these incoming players all offseason long.

Herzlich is featured heavily in this week’s episode: We go behind the scenes as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season.   We follow Herzlich as he hits the links and discusses the role golf played in his battle against cancer.

  • Mark’s latest episode is here: http://bit.ly/kyPJ76
  • Part 2 of Mark’s latest episode is here: http://bit.ly/kEC3Lu

Catch up on all episodes at NFL.com: NFL.com/EverythingToProve

Disney Wide World of Sports Spirit Award recipient Mark Herzlich featured in Everything to Prove

Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For June 27th

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For June 27th

Hi folks, here we are again with the weekly Chip and Company Disney Week In Review. As usual there has been a lot of interesting news coming from our friends at the Disney company so we will present a sampling and encourage you to visit the Chip and Company website for more in depth reading. We will also give you a sample of the views of our talented staff of writers and let you know that there is a LOT more located at the website.

  • For those of you headed to Walt Disney World for the Food and Wine Festival here is the lineup for the 2011 Eat To The Beat concert series.
  • How would you like to see a special 5 minute movie clip from Disney-Pixar’s “Cars2” take a look right here, you won’t be disappointed.
  • Here is another terrific trailer. The Muppets need to raise $10 million to save their theater from an evil oil man, get an idea of how they are going to do it by checking out The Muppets’ Official Trailer. Muppets are always good clean fun!!
  • You may or may not have heard but Disney Worlds rumored “Royal Rooms” are coming to Port Orleans Riverside. If you read Opening In Early Spring 2012, The Royal Guest Rooms At Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside you can get all the details and even see some pictures.
  • For those of you who are mavens of the fabulous water parks at Walt Disney World you will be happy to know that Photopass Is Back At Walt Disney World Water Parks. There are some terrific photo opportunities to be had so if you like the water parks take advantage of Photopass while you are there.
  • Make sure to circle August 16th on your calendars if you are planning to attend any of the “special events” at the Food and Wine Festival. You will want to do that because August 16th is the day reservations open for these events.
  • Grad Nite at Disneyland is undergoing some changes. All the details can be found when you read Disneyland Grad Nite – New Twists On A 50 Year Tradition Coming In 2012 and 2013.
  • For our brave military members, Disney has an offer you may not be able to refuse if you would like to take a trans Atlantic cruise. If you are available there are are Military Rates For Transatlantic Sailing for the westbound sailing of the Disney Magic starting on September 10th.
  • We heard this might be coming but now it’s official, starting July 3rd and running through September 30th (the close of the Disney fiscal year) Fantasmic! Expands To Seven Nights A Week. No word on what is going to happen after that so those of us traveling in October and later will just have to wait (but I already have our Fantasmic! Dining Package reserved in October).
  • July 4th is always a huge day at Walt Disney World and that’s not going to change this year. All of the details and a video are available if you check out Video: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth Of July Concert Fills The Sky. Those of you who will be in one of the parks – ENJOY!!!
  • Disneyland Resort will be hosting the new Tinkerbell Half Marathon next January and in honor of this, Disney has unveiled the Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal. Take a look at it and get the marathon details all of my running friends.
  • In several of my articles I have stated that my favorite restaurant at Walt Disney World or anywhere else for that matter is Victoria and Albert’s. Here is the reason why – Victoria and Albert’s Once Again Receives AAA Five Diamond Award. That’s 12 consecutive years folks, enough said!!

Chip and Company not only offers news but we have a wonderful staff of writers who are not shy about offering their thoughts and opinions about everything Disney. We give you a small sample here and ask you to visit the Chip and Company website to take advantage of what we have to offer,

That’s it for this week folks. We will return again next week with even more exciting news and even a few opinions and views from our staff. Don’t miss it and be sure to visit the website. As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World.

Ken

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Mary Renner Beech Named Vice President and General Manager of Toys & Social Expressions For Disney Consumer Products

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Chip
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Mary Renner Beech Named Vice President and General Manager of Toys & Social Expressions For Disney Consumer Products

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today announced the appointment of Mary Renner Beech as vice president and general manager of toys and social expressions, North America for Disney Consumer Products. In her new role effective June 27, Beech will be responsible for driving the U.S. business beyond its performance goals. She will oversee product category management, marketing and licensee relationships, and will collaborate with the creative team to deliver compelling and innovative Disney-branded products to market. Beech will also partner closely with DCP’s internal retail and franchise teams and across divisions at The Walt Disney Company to drive the region’s franchise and business growth. She will report to Vince Klaseus, senior vice president of Global Toys, Disney Consumer Products and is based in Glendale, Calif.

“Mary’s proven skill at building franchises plus her many years of close partnership with the toys and stationery groups and DCP’s other businesses have prepared her well for this challenging new assignment,” said Klaseus.

Beech has made a significant impact in her 11 years at DCP and brings to her new role a deep understanding of The Walt Disney Company’s franchises, business models, and internal partners and resources. For the past three years, she has overseen the long-term franchise strategy and planning and marketing communications for Disney’s core entertainment franchises, as well as animated, Pixar and live action theatrical releases. She has been a key player in the development of DCP’s strategies for fiscal year 2012 and beyond, which she will now help execute in toys and social expressions. In previous roles, Beech led marketing and product strategy for the animated film slate and development of the girls franchise portfolio, where she helped grow the Disney Princess franchise from $300 million in global retail sales to the thriving, multi-billion dollar lifestyle brand it is today.

“I am excited to embark on this new assignment and, with the support of a dynamic team of industry experts, infuse further creativity, innovation and market growth into DCP’s already thriving toys and social expressions business,” commented Beech.

Beech joined Disney as part of DCP’s film entertainment marketing group in 2000. Prior to joining Disney, Beech spent over six years in marketing roles with Polo Ralph Lauren and Ann Taylor. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

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Gin Blossoms Join the Eat to the Beat Concert Series

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Chip
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Gin Blossoms Join the Eat to the Beat Concert Series

GIN BLOSSOMS Oct. 27-28 – One of three new Eat to the Beat concert acts appearing at the 16th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Gin Blossoms are set to rock audiences Oct. 27-28 with top hits like “Hey Jealousy.”

Look who else is coming – there will be several Grammy-winning artists and some new acts for music lovers. This year’s schedule (subject to change) includes:

  • Taylor Dayne: 9/30-10/2/11
  • 38 Special: 10/3-5/11
  • Jon Secada: 10/6-7/11
  • Roger Hodgson formerly of Supertramp: 10/8-9/11
  • Billy Ocean: 10/10-12/11
  • Starship starring Mickey Thomas: 10/13-16/11
  • Sugar Ray: 10/17-19/11
  • The Orchestra starring former members of ELO: 10/20-21/11
  • Howard Jones: 10/22-23/11
  • Boyz II Men: 10/24-26/11
  • Gin Blossoms: 10/27-28/11
  • Sister Hazel: 10/29-30/11
  • Hanson: 10/31-11/1/11
  • The Pointer Sisters: 11/2-3/11
  • Night Ranger: 11/4-6/11
  • Air Supply: 11/7-8/11
  • Richard Marx: 11/9-10/11
  • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: 11/11-13/11

The concerts, which are included with Epcot admission, will be at the America Gardens Theatre stage beginning September 30. Performances will be nightly and of course, this year’s schedule is subject to change.

Let us know who you’re looking forward to seeing this year.

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Over 80 Years of Disney Comics Are Now Available to Readers Digitally, Including Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Cars 2 and More

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Chip
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Over 80 Years of Disney Comics Are Now Available to Readers Digitally, Including Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Cars 2 and More

Disney Publishing Worldwide announced today its new Disney Comics App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. Disney Comics gives readers instant access to one of the most extensive collections of comics, short stories and graphic novels ever created, ranging from classic adventures starring Mickey Mouse to brand new comics from Toy Story and Cars 2.

The launch collection includes more than 50 comics for readers of all ages and features Disney classic characters like Donald Duck; Disney-Pixar comics featuring Toy Story’s Buzz and Woody; Disney Channel-inspired content including High School Musical; and feature film-based comics based on Tron: Legacy and Tangled.  Disney Publishing will release two new titles each week following the launch.

The Disney Comics App will launch in the U.S. and will also be available on the App Store in over 80 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.  Additional markets will launch Disney Comics later this year.

“Comics are a tremendous part of our heritage and we see great potential and interest in bringing our extensive catalog of Disney Comics to mobile devices,” said Russell Hampton, President, Disney Publishing Worldwide. “We create over 25,000 original comic pages each year and it’s critical that we deliver this content to our readers around the world. We have over 1 billion Disney comic readers today, and our Disney Comics App will further broaden that audience.”

The Disney Comics App offers a new, director-style reading experience; readers can choose portrait or landscape mode, automatic or manual smart paneling, and can view double spreads. Disney Comics also enables readers to preview comics before making a purchase, share their stories with Facebook friends, and save all content to their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch for offline reading. An added feature lets readers receive automatic updates when stories relating to a favorite Disney character become available.

The Disney Comics App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com/appstore.  Individual stories are $.99 and themed bundles are available for $3.99 through In-App Purchase.

For more information, visit www.disney.com/disneycomics and www.facebook.com/DisneyDigitalBooks, or follow @DisneyDigiBooks on Twitter.

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Disney Helps Celebrate Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking

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Chip
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Disney Helps Celebrate Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking

To commemorate the start of construction on the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton joined community leaders during a ceremonial groundbreaking in downtown Orlando.

Disney previously pledged $12.5 million to sponsor the largest of the center’s halls and has made Disney executives from across the company available to provide expertise.

“The new performing arts center will enable our community to host world-class cultural offerings, support and educate our community’s artists, audiences and students and contribute to Central Florida’s overall quality of life,” said Crofton. “From the beginning, our goal has been to nurture a vibrant arts community and we’re pleased to have been a part of this important milestone event.”

Donations from Walt Disney World Resort and others in the community made the free, community-focused event possible. Entertainment was provided by internationally renowned singer and actor Davis Gaines, the Orlando Ballet and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, among others.

The 2,700-seat theater sponsored by Disney is to be inspired by classic outdoor theaters, with renderings that show the blue side walls and ceiling simulating an evening sky. The major surfaces are expected to be adorned with cherry wood and woven copper. The design also references some of the most successful theaters by offering exceptional sightlines with tiered seating close to the stage. Amplified sound will be loud but clear with strong bass support, superb sound imaging and clearly understandable reinforcement for actors and singers.

When it is complete, the Dr. Phillips Center will include two grand performance theaters, a community theater, an outdoor plaza and performance space, rehearsal rooms, administrative offices and educational programming space. Opening the fall of 2014, its construction is expected to create 3,000 jobs for the greater Orlando region.

For more information, visit www.drphillipscenter.org.

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First look: Adventureland Suite at the Disneyland Hotel

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Chip
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Adventureland Suite at the Disneyland Hotel

We’ve already shared looks inside the Fairy Tale, Big Thunder, Mickey Mouse Penthouse and Pirates of the Caribbean suites at the Disneyland Hotel, and today we’re finishing with the bang of a blunderbuss – the Adventureland Suite.

Adventureland Suite at the Disneyland Hotel

This suite takes guests on the most luxurious safari ever. With the feel of an explorers’ camp from the 1930s, the Adventureland Suite features a master bedroom fashioned as a safari lodge with a claw-foot bathtub in the living area. In the master bathroom lies a grotto with a foot spa, steam and rain showers, and lighting and sound effects that make you feel like you’re in a rain forest or a savanna. Younger explorers will love the second bedroom, which makes you feel like you’re sleeping in a safari tent.

Adventureland Suite at the Disneyland Hotel

The Asian/Indian-inspired main living area includes a wet bar, a flat-screen TV hidden behind artwork above the faux fireplace, and a “hidden” closet (hint: try the bookcase). When you’re in this suite, it even sounds like you’re in the jungle: the doorbell “rings” with tiki gods playing drums, and – for the first time in a Disneyland Hotel suite – themed background music plays three separate tracks inspired by the Jungle Cruise, Disney adventure-themed movies and world music first created for Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Source Disney Parks Blog

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Purchase Your D23 Expo 2011 Tickets Today! Advance Discounted Tickets End June 30, 2011

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Chip
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Purchase Your D23 Expo 2011 Tickets Today! Advance Discounted Tickets End June 30, 2011

This is the LAST CHANCE to purchase discounted D23 Expo 2011 tickets?! D23 Members can save as much as $144 off Expo tickets if they purchase by June 30!*

The highly anticipated D23 Expo 2011: The Ultimate Disney Event for Fans and Families returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 19 – 21, 2011, once again bringing all the wonderful worlds of Disney under one roof, and offering attendees unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks as only D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can!

Highlights of D23 Expo 2011’s activities will include:

  • 2011 Disney Legends. Paying tribute to the talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to Disney entertainment, including Regis Philbin, Jim Henson, the Disney Princesses and many more
  • Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives. A 12,000-square-foot exhibit featuring dozen of props, artifacts and costumes, including a special beachfront display of items from LOST and Pirates of the Caribbean, a spectacular Tron room, the House of de Vil—which includes the Fan Art Gallery—and much more. Plus, on the show floor, see a 23-foot-model of the Black Pearl, Walt Disney’s limousine and the Volkswagen van from LOST.
  • The Lion King in 3D. The Walt Disney Studios will showcase sneak peeks of upcoming film projects including an exclusive screening of The Lion King in 3D.
  • Phineas and Ferb’s Platy-bus. The hit Disney Channel/Disney XD animated series comes to the D23 Expo with a 27-foot Airstream trailer dedicated to the show’s beloved Perry the Platypus, decked out with games and “Perry-oke.”
  • Collector’s Forum. Where attendees can buy, sell and trade Disney collectibles, memorabilia and merchandise. This year the Forum also includes the worlds of Marvel and Star Wars.
  • D23 Expo Dream Store and Live Auction. Bursting with D23-themed merchandise and other specialty items, the D23 Expo Dream Store will feature Disney-inspired art and collectibles as well as Vinylmation and pins. The D23 Expo Live Auction returns—this year with an added silent auction—offering Disney enthusiasts the opportunity to bid on unique experiences, tours, artwork, props and more.
  • The Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament will allow participants to demonstrate their Disney knowledge as they compete for outstanding prizes.
  • Many more one-of-a-kind D23 Expo pavilions, panels, presentations and experiences which will be announced in the coming weeks.

D23 Members save big on D23 Expo tickets!

In addition to great savings, membership supplies valuable discounts and access to special events throughout the year.

Highlights of D23 Membership include:

  • Disney twenty-three. A one-year subscription (four issues) to D23’s exquisite magazine created exclusively for Disney fans. Each issue comes with a surprise collectible gift. (Gold Membership level only)
  • Special Offers, Discounts and Contests just for D23 Members.
  • Annual Membership Gift a D23 Mickey Mouse Watch featuring Bandleader Mickey art and the numbers 2 and 3 highlighted, plus a leather band.
  • Special Events. The opportunity to attend exclusive member events.
  • D23 FanFare. Bi-weekly e-newsletter sent just to D23 Members.
  • Personalized Membership Certificate and D23 Membership Card

For complete details on D23 Membership visit:

www.D23.com

*Based on the purchase of four general admission, three-day adult passes.

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Disney.com Helps Kids Make a Difference with the “Disney Friends for Change Games” Online Destination

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Chip
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Disney.com Helps Kids Make a Difference with the "Disney Friends for Change Games" Online Destination

To support the “Disney Friends for Change Games” on Disney Channel and Disney XD, Disney.com has launched an online destination at Disney.com/ProjectGreen, where kids and families can take part in the Games from home and help the planet — by making personal pledges of their own, playing online versions of the Games, and making art that matters! When kids play online versions of the Games at Disney.com/ProjectGreen, they can donate the points they earn to one of the four charities involved. At the end of the Games, the charity with the most points given by the Disney.com online community will receive $100K.

In addition to playing online games for charity, kids can view exclusive video content and participate in a number of fun online activities. Kids can create online art on the Friends for Change Group Wall at Disney.com/Create, where they can see the transformative power of friends everywhere pitching in to make a difference. The Disney.com/ProjectGreen site will also feature exclusive videos from the “Disney Friends for Change Games,” including a special wrap-up show hosted by Tiffany Thornton and Jason Earles. Kids can also download the official 2011 Friends for Change anthem “We Can Change the World” featuring Bridgit Mendler on Disney.com/Project Green.

Over 30 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars from around the globe will compete in “Disney Friends for Change Games.” Four teams will play on behalf of a global charity — Fauna and Flora International, World Wildlife Fund, Ocean Conservancy and UNICEF. For five weeks beginning Friday, June 24, Disney Channel will present “Disney Friends for Change Games” in interstitials during its Friday, Saturday and Sunday primetime original series programming, and Disney XD will present a special episode from the games Monday nights beginning June 27 (9:30 p.m., ET/PT). The Games will culminate with a special half-hour episode Sunday, July 31 on Disney Channel.

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Racers Start Your Engines! Cars 2 Speeds Onto The App Store

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Chip
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Racers Start Your Engines! Cars 2 Speeds Onto The App Store

Disney Mobile announced today Cars 2, a new arcade racing game for the iPhone and iPod touch, is now available on the App Store for $0.99.

Timed with the theatrical release of Disney•Pixar’s Cars 2 movie on June 24, 2011, the Cars 2 app lets players control their favorite characters from the movie, including Lightning McQueen, Mater, Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell.  Players race through spy-worthy environments inspired by the film, such as the mysterious Oil Rig, streets of Tokyo and bridges of London and can increase their score by collecting oilcans and spare parts through 24 fun levels.  But they must watch out — the course is littered with challenging obstacles to conquer!

In addition, Disney Mobile has released a free Cars 2 app that includes a lite version of the Cars 2 game along with trailers, images, mobile web links, and other fun features from the movie and the new Cars 2 console video game, perfect for the ultimate Cars fan!

To download the game, please visit: http://itunes.com/app/cars2

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Disney’s Dining Plans, which one is best for you?

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Disney Dining Plans Reviewed

2011 & 2012 Disney Dining Plans Reviewed

Walt Disney World has several Dining Plans. Most people only know about one or two of these different dining plan options (Quick Service and Disney Plus Dining). On this weeks Mouse Chat we review all the different Disney Dining Plans and cover what each plan offers. There are also changes to the 2012 Disney Dining Plans that you should know about.

Also in this weeks Disney news we talk about Lightning McQueen and how he will be coming to Disney Hollywood Studios. Here is the link to the new Lightning McQueen Cars appearance that happens in Lights, Motor, Action (Video). This is coming to WDW soon and is already showing at Disneyland Paris. This is the Disneyland Paris version, which I assume will be what appears at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida soon.

You asked: How much is a Disney Resort Drink Mug? $13.99 and you are set.  It is good for your entire Disney Resort stay.

Please continue to send in any Disney questions you have and you might hear them on a future Mouse Chat Show. 🙂
We have a Disney listener question show coming up in two weeks.
You can email questions and comments to the show at: [email protected]

Please join us by listening to our show at MouseChat.net or by downloading and subscribing to Mouse Chat on
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