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Linkin Park and the R&B singer Trey Songz lead a wave of new releases on the latest Billboard album chart as the music industry gears up for its all-important fall sales season.
Linkin Park notches its fourth No. 1 with “A Thousand Suns” (Warner Brothers). It sold 241,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, just a hair more than the 240,000 copies Trey Songz had for his new “Passion, Pain & Pleasure” (Songbook/Atlantic). It was the best sales week of Trey Songz’s four-album career but far from Linkin Park’s best; its last record, “Minutes to Midnight,” had 623,000 in its first week out in 2007.
Eminem’s hit “Recovery” (Aftermath/Interscope) sold 89,000 copies to land at No. 3, but much of the rest of the top 10 this week is new. the country singer Jamey Johnson is No. 4 with 63,000 sales of his two-CD set “The Guitar Song” (Mercury Nashville); Robert Plant is No. 5 with “Band of Joy” (Rounder), which sold 49,000; Weezer’s “Hurley” (Epitaph) is No. 6 with 45,000; and Brandon Flowers, the lead singer of the Killers, sold 41,000 copies of his first solo album, “Flamingo” (Island), to reach No. 8.
Several artists, including Eminem, got sales boosts after appearing on MTV’s Video Music Awards last week. the most notable might be the British band Florence and the Machine, whose debut album, “Lungs” (Island), jumped 30 slots to No. 14 on the current chart, with 21,000 sales, a 165 percent increase over what it sold the week before.
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As Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich parse the details of their individual tax returns, hundreds of Capitol Hill employees are taking taxpayer dollars to the bank without paying their share.
Internal Revenue Service data show that 3 percent of Senate staffers and more than 4 percent of House staffers owed taxes in 2010, adding up to about $10.6 million in unpaid taxes. More than 98,000 civilian federal employees were delinquent on their taxes in 2010, adding up to more than $1 billion in taxes owed, according to the IRS.
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, last year introduced a bill to require federal employees to be fired if they are “seriously delinquent” on their taxes. Seriously delinquent is defined as outstanding federal tax debt for which a public lien has been filed. The bill was passed by committee in June but is still waiting for a vote from the full House.
“If you work for the federal government and you don’t pay your taxes, you should be fired,” Chaffetz said in a statement provided to FoxNews.com. “It is totally unacceptable to live on the federal payroll and not pay your taxes. The Obama administration has totally ignored this cheating. Congress should pass my bill and hold federal workers accountable.”
Under current law, only IRS employees can be fired for not paying their federal income taxes, according to Chaffetz’s office.
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., in 2010 introduced a similar bill, to make delinquent taxpayers ineligible for federal employment.
“Legislators and government employees should not be exempt from the laws they write and enforce,” Coburn said when introducing the bill. “The very nature of federal employment and the concept inherent to ‘public service’ demands those being paid by taxpayers contribute their fair share of taxes. they should lead by example.”
The number of civilian federal employees delinquent on their taxes has been on a downward trend since 2004, but the amount owed has increased significantly — from just under $600 million in 2004 to more than $1 billion in 2010.
About 2 percent of active duty military and military reservists owed a total of nearly $340 million in taxes in 2010. about 2 percent of retired civilian federal employees and almost 4 percent of military retirees owed a total of $2 billion.
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It was another year full of drama, excitement and controversy in Asian football and here are the top ten stories of 2011.
10. Afghanistan reach the final of the South Asian Cup
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GettyImagesJapan’s women trumped the men in following on from their Asian Cup to win the Women’s World Cup by defeating the USA on penalties
When you are ranked 178 in the world, your historical number of wins is in single figures and the adjective ‘war-torn’ is a semi-permanent companion every time your country’s name is mentioned in the international media, you take any success you can get. Afghanistan had the best year in their football history and if things had gone a little differently, could have ended it as South Asian champions.
The Lions had never made it past the first round of the biennial meet before but stormed into the last four with comprehensive wins over Sri Lanka and Bhutan following an opening game draw against India in Delhi. then came a semi-final win over a Nepal team coached by former England international Graham Roberts to earn a final date with the hosts and favourties India. that ended in a 4-0 defeat after the sending off of the Afghan goalkeeper. It was still a great time for fans in the country.
Chinese fans are accustomed to national team heartbreak but it doesn’t get any easier. the year started with a first round elimination from the Asian Cup but what really hurt was a third successive failure to reach the final stage of qualification for the World Cup. the whys and wherefores have long been debated without offering much in the way of comfort. There is solace these days in the rise of the Chinese Super League and the money flowing into the domestic game. that may eventually help the national team add to a solitary World Cup appearance but fans will not be holding their collective breath.
8. Growing power of Asian teams in international transfer market
Teams from the western reaches of the continent have been buying big-name stars for years though these players were usually close to retirement and happy to wind down for a couple of years.
The signing of Asamoah Gyan by Al Ain was significant. It was a case of a West Asian club’s financial power tempting a player still yet to hit his peak away from an established English Premier League club that wanted to keep him. then you have the capture of Nicolas Anelka by Shanghai Shenhua in December and the promise of similar signings to come. Asian clubs flexed their financial muscles in 2011 and an increasing amount of famous European teams can’t match such power.
7. Indonesia shenanigans
While the Arab Spring was sweeping through North Africa and the Middle East, Indonesian football got rid of its own corrupt dictator in the shape of Nurdin Halid. the convicted criminal wanted a third term as president of the country’s FA. Even apart from the fact that he had been imprisoned while in office, the chaotic state of the domestic football scene should have been damning enough. It took a long time but eventually FIFA ruled that Nurdin could not stand again and from the chaos, a pro-reform candidate eventually took his place. While the jury is still out on whether things will be much better in Indonesian football, the recent political upheavals around the world taught that removal of a rotten leader is a vital first step.
6. the Bahrain situation
What do you do when you get within minutes of the 2006 and 2010 World Cups and you are desperate for a debut appearance on the global stage? In their bid to qualify for 2014, Bahrain arrested some of their best players. Established internationals such as Mohamed Hubail, his brother Alaa as well as Mohamed Adnan were arrested by security forces, imprisoned and, they claim, tortured for taking part in protests at the height of the Arab Spring. They may have been released but are not yet close to a recall to the national team. Even if that happened, it is probably too late as far as 2014 is concerned. Bahrain are almost out of the running.
5. Good news from Palestine and Lebanon
It may be cheating to have two nations occupying one slot but this is a pair that tends to make headlines for reasons other than football. In 2011 it was different. Palestine played a first ever World Cup qualifier on home soil, progressing past Afghanistan before narrowly being beaten by Thailand. Lebanon are in with a shout of the final round of the 2014 World Cup qualification thanks partly to an impressive 2-1 win over South Korea in November.
4. Al Sadd end East Asian dominance and more besides
Al Sadd were not bad at all. They may be the most unpopular team in Asia but were also the best thing to happen to the Asian Champions League for years, upsetting entire nations on their way to the title. first came Iran. Al Sadd lost both quarter-finals against Sepahan but progressed to the last four because of an ineligible player fielded.
A controversial goal in the semi-final against Suwon Bluewings almost caused a riot but shot the tournament into headlines around the world. a penalty shootout win against Jeonbuk Motors in the final after being second best for much of the match took the trophy back to West Asia for the first time since 2005. Al Sadd then finished third at the FIFA Club World Cup ending an amazing year for a team that didn’t even qualify for the Asian Champions League in the first place and were admitted due to the expulsion of a club from Vietnam.
3. South Korea match-fixing
Asia’s oldest professional league took a major hit in 2011 with a string of match-fixing cases that shocked a nation. over 60 players, past and present, were prosecuted for the crime, often accepting amounts that were depressingly low. for a while in spring, fresh allegations and accusations became a part of the national television news and caused at least two involved to take their own life. the KFA and the K-League reacted quickly and strictly but how effective the counter-measures were remain to be seen.
2. Suspension of Mohamed Bin Hammam
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GettyImagesMohammed Bin Hammam: a year that began with the highest of hopes ends in ignominy
This is the first half of a story that is going to dominate Asian football off the pitch for much of 2012. after nine years in the continental top job, Bin Hammam decided to shoot for the biggest post of all and in March announced that he was going to challenge FIFA president Sepp Blatter in the election due to be held in may. just before the vote, the Qatari withdrew after accusations of vote-buying. he was later banned from football by FIFA’s Ethics Committee.
Bin Hammam claims that the committee is far from impartial- a view shared by many in the game – and is determined to clear his name. Whether he succeeds or not, 2011 marked the end of Bin Hammam at the AFC.
It is good to end with football matters and it was a great year for Japan. It started with a fourth Asian Cup triumph. after a slow start the Samurai Blue came to the boil nicely and downed South Korea and Australia in the semi-final and final respectively.
In July, the women went one better and lifted the World Cup in Germany, a huge deal for Asian football. And with qualification for 2014 progressing very well, fans in Japan can look back on 2011 with considerable satisfaction.
Asian football’s top ten stories of 2011
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There are many different factors that can affect businesses in different ways. Sometimes these effects can be beneficial, and sometimes they can be detrimental. In recent years there has been a rising popularity with businesses that involves creating a more strong internet presence. This is usually done by building and maintaining a website. Websites can help to expose your business to new customers, and it can also help you to grow your business financially as well. Building and maintaining a website is an excellent way to increase revenue, and get the word out about different products or services. With this new exploit, there is also a technique that is available to be used as well that is called search engine optimization.
This is a process that allows you to take different keywords and find the ones that are the best ones for people who are trying to find your website to use when they are using a search engine in order to find it. This process can have many different effects on a business. Most of these are beneficial, however, if the process is not done correctly, it can be detrimental, or at the very least it will have not effect on the website traffic at all.
It all begins by using the right search engine optimization software. The right software can help you with tracking your website, and it can also help with making sure that you are placing yourself in the best possible position to help your website to grow.
One of the beneficial effects of using this kind of search engine tracker software is that it helps you to stay organized. Everyone knows that it is important to stay organized so that you know what information you are looking at, and also what information that you are missing. These programs can also graph the information that you have collected so that you can show the changes of the website over time.
Another thing that should be considered is the cost of the program that you choose. This is where the old saying you get what you pay for comes into the picture, because although there are certain programs that do cost money to use, it may be beneficial to choose a program and pay for it rather than take a chance on a free program that may be less reliable.
On the other hand, doing things like stuffing keywords, not updating content, or using pictures instead of text can be detrimental, because the spiders and crawlers that are used by the search engines cannot read any of this information. It is also helpful to not that they also cannot read flash, so although using this can make your website look more visually pleasing, it can affect the rankings that the search engine gives the websites.
There are many affects that search engine optimization has on businesses. It can help them to make improvements to their marketing plans, as well as help them to gain new clients and to find out what their clients want.
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DETROIT – Free agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday on a nine-year, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions’ need for a power hitter, a person familiar with the deal said.
CBS first reported the agreement.
The person told the associated Press that the deal was subject to a physical. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract was not yet complete.
Detroit boldly stepped up in the Fielder sweepstakes after the recent knee injury to star Victor Martinez. A week ago, the Tigers announced that the productive designated hitter could miss the entire season after tearing his left ACL.
The Tigers won their division by 15 games before losing in the AL championship series to Texas. Adding Fielder gives the Tigers two of the game’s premier sluggers, pairing him with Miguel Cabrera.
The move also keeps Fielder’s name in the Tigers’ family. his father, Cecil, became a big league star when he returned to the majors from Japan and hit 51 home runs with Detroit in 1990. Cecil played with the Tigers into the 1996 season.
Several teams had shown interest this winter in the 27-year-old Fielder, who had spent his entire career with Milwaukee. He visited Texas, and the Washington Nationals also got involved in the discussions.
The beefy slugger hit .299 with 38 home runs and 120 RBIs last season. He is a three-time All-Star and was the MVP of last year’s event in Phoenix.
Fielder has averaged 40 homers and 113 RBIs over the past five years. He’s also been among the most durable players in the majors, appearing in at least 157 games in each of the last six seasons.
The deal is only the fourth $200 million contract in baseball history, following Alex Rodriguez’s $275 million, 10-year contract with the New York Yankees, A-Rod’s $252 million, 10-year deal with Texas and Albert Pujols‘ $240 million, 10-year contract last month with the Los Angeles Angels.
Among current players, his $23.78 million average salary is behind only A-Rod ($27.5 million), Ryan Howard ($25 million), and Cliff Lee and Pujols ($24 million each).
Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski said last week he felt finding a replacement for Martinez was a short-term problem, but he left himself some wriggle room, saying it depended who the player was.
Acquiring Fielder opens all sorts of possibilities, such as moving Cabrera to third base or having one of the two sluggers be the designated hitter.
AP Sports Writer Ronald Blum in new York contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Space weather officials say the strongest solar storm in more than six years is bombarding Earth with radiation with more to come.
The radiation is mostly an issue for satellite disruptions and astronauts in space. It can cause communication problems for polar-traveling airplanes.
The Space Weather Prediction Center in Colorado observed the flare Sunday at 11 p.m. EST. Physicist Doug Biesecker says the biggest concern is the radiation, which arrived on Earth an hour later. It will likely continue through Wednesday.
Biesecker said the storm’s radiation levels are considered strong but other storms have been more severe. It is the strongest level since May 2005.
Plasma ejected from the sun arrives Tuesday, but is not as strong. It can extend the visibility of auroras and disrupt the electrical grid.
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The 77th annual Sports Star of the Year awards program, presented by ROOT Sports, is Wednesday at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle (200 University Street). Tickets are available at benaroyahall.org or by calling 206-215-4747.
Launched as the Man of the Year banquet in 1935 by late Seattle Post-Intelligencer sports editor Royal Brougham, the show grew into the P-I Sports Star of the Year program in 1977 and expanded again in the early 1990s, when the newspaper began recognizing the area’s greatest male and female sports achievers.
Following closure in March 2009 of the print P-I, one of the region’s top sports traditions was in jeopardy of ceasing.
But with the help of the Seattle Sports Commission and Seattle Children’s Hospital, the Sports Star of the Year celebrated its 75th year on the big stage at Benaroya Hall in 2009. More than 1,000 people attended.
The program calls for the selection by voters of the Professional Sports Star of the Year, Male Sports Star of the Year, Female Sports Star of the Year, and Sports story of the Year.
A winner will be selected from five nominees for the Female Sports Star of the Year by an online ballot process that closed Friday.
COURTNEY VANDERSLOOT, Gonzaga Basketball
A graduate of Kentwood High, Vandersloot led the Gonzaga women’s team to a 31-5 record and a trip to the Elite Eight in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. much decorated, Vandersloot is the only player in West Coast Conference history selected league Player of the Year three times (2009-11) and the only player in the history of the conference named WCC Tournament Most Valuable Player three times (2009-11).
Vandersloot won two major awards. after averaging 19.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 10.2 assists (she set an NCAA record for assists in a season) and 3.2 steals per game as a senior, Vandersloot received the Francis Pomeroy Naismith Award as the top Division I player 5-foot-8 or under, and the Nancy Lieberman Award as the top point guard in Division I.
She made first-team All-America and first-team All-WCC (for the fourth time in her career).
Vandersloot had a tremendous impact on women’s basketball at Gonzaga. Prior to her arrival, the Zags averaged 1,492 fans per game with an NCAA Tournament squad. by her senior year, attendance jumped to 3,824.
Following her Gonzaga career, Vandersloot went to the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. she played well enough as a rookie to make the WNBA All-Star team as an Eastern Conference reserve.
Fellow Gonzaga alum John Stockton, a Hall of Famer, said of Vandersloot, “I don’t want to dramatize it too much, but she’s like Gretzky in hockey. There is something that separates Courtney from others.”
JENN SALLING, UW Softball
Salling was selected to the Lowes Senior Class All-America team, chosen the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year, selected as a NFCA second-team All-American, and named All-Pac-10 following her senior season at the University of Washington. She also won the team’s Golden Glove award.
During her final season in the program, Salling ranked T-10 (single season) in batting average (.343), T-8 in triples (7), sixth in walks (97), ninth in slugging percentage (.543), fifth in on-base percentage (.474) and 10th in hit by pitch (9).
She led the Huskies in doubles and triples and ranked No. 2 on the team in hits, at-bats, runs and RBIs. Salling played in all 53 Husky contests.
Salling began her college career at the University of Oregon (2007), then transferred to Washington for her sophomore season in 2009.
A British Columbia native, Salling took 2008 off from collegiate competition to represent her country in the Olympic Games in Beijing, China, along with former Husky pitcher Danielle Lawrie.
For the 2011 Huskies, Salling’s notable moments occurred Feb. 11, when she banged a pair of home runs in the season-opening doubleheader; Feb. 25, when she delivered a game-winning RBI against Cal State Fullerton; Feb. 26, when she came up a home run shy of the cycle in a win over Cal Poly; and April 23, when she produced a game-winning home run.
Following the season, Salling was selected third in the National Pro Fastpitch draft, going to the USSSA Pride.
JULIE WOODWARD, Seattle University Soccer
Woodward earned her 200th career head coaching avictory at her alma mater, leading the Redhawks to a 12-6-1 record in her 15th season.
She is the all-time winningest coach in program history, having produced 14 winning campaigns.
Woodward is a former two-time NAIA All-America selection. she starred as a defender for four years and was selected to the Northwest Collegiate All-Conference Team four times between 1989 and 1993. she was also a four-time member of the NAIA All-District Team.
Woodward was twice selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-West Region Team (1992, 1993) and helped guide Seattle University to the semifinals of the NAIA National Soccer Championship in 1993.
In May 2008, Woodward (for her exploits as a player), entered the Seattle University Athletic Hall of Fame (one of the first two women soccer players inducted).
After her playing career, Woodward entered the coaching ranks, serving three years as an assistant soccer coach at the University of Montana. she returned to Seattle U. in 1997.
Woodward’s best record was in 2007 when the Redhawks went 17-3-1. Overall, Woodward’s teams have won 206 games, lost 29 and tied 26.
During her Seattle U. tenure, Woodward has overseen the transition of the school’s soccer program to the Division 1 level. she is a resident of West Seattle.
MADDIE MEYERS, Northwest High track
The Northwest High School and West Seattle resident/runner concluded an amazing high school career with a convincing win in the state cross country championships, an event that she swept in all four years, along with eight track titles.
Meyers broke her own national high school record while finishing sixth, with a time of 6 minutes and 29 seconds, at the 2,000-meter steeplechase at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Lille, France.
Striking about Meyers is her versatility: During the 2011 outdoor season, she competed in numerous races, including 400 meters (best time of 60.49, BCS Invite), 800 meters (2:12.23, Emerald City Championships), 1,600 meters (4:46.85, 1A state championships), one mile (4:49.02, Pasco Invitational), 3,200 meters (10:18.46, Pasco Invitational), 2K Steeplechase (6:44.20) and javelin.
Meyers hasn’t just competed locally. last June, she won the 2,000-meter steeplechase on the first day of the USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Myrtle Beach, SC. her time of 6:32.02 was a national record.
In 2010, she traveled to new York City and won the Jim Ryun Dream Mile, clocking 4:41.93 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island.
In August, USA Today selected Meyers to its All-USA girls high school track team. Meyers became one of two state residents so honored (Christine Kirkwood of Othello in the javelin).
Meyers has been running competitively for five years, since she was a sixth grader in middle school.
QUEEN UNDERWOOD, USA Boxing
Queen Underwood’s ambition is to win a gold medal at the 2012 London Games, where women’s boxing will make its Olympic debut. her passion for the gold is fueled in part by the fact that she was abused as a child and survived the ordeal by dreaming of one day doing something extraordinary.
“One day,” she told an interviewer, “I’m going to be ‘Queen of the Ring’ and nobody will ever hurt me again. one day, I won’t be 12 years old and feeling helpless; one day I’ll be strong and unstoppable. this is the dream that kept me from losing my mind in the midst of abuse and violation.”
A Garfield High School graduate who trains at Cappy’s Boxing Gym in the Central District, Underwood took another step to realizing her dream by capturing her fifth consecutive U.S. Lightweight Boxing championship at the 132-pound weight class last summer in Colorado Springs, CO, defeating Floridian Tiara Brown on points 23-21.
Underwood started boxing at 18, seven years before the sport was voted onto the Olympic calendar. International sports officials perceived boxing to be too dangerous for women, though women have suffered few serious injuries in the ring.
In 2009, the International Olympic Committee gave the sport the green light, nudged by the fact that men’s boxing was the only summer Olympic sport lacking a female counterpart.
Underwood told KOMO that when the Games arrive, she will be ready. “I’m going there with gold on my mind,” she said, “and I’m going there feeling unstoppable.”
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The Seattle Sports Star of the Year awards program is at Benaroya Hall Wednesday. Created by Royal Brougham and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 1936 and currently presented by the Seattle Sports Commission, the Star of the Year recognizes professional and amateur athletic achievement. Tickets are $35 (show only) and $75 (pre-show reception and show). each can be purchased at benaroyahall.org or by calling 206-215-4747. The $75 ticket includes admission to the show and the reception where complimentary beverages, including beer and wine, and heavy appetizers will be provided. You can find more information here,
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Guitar Hero will be adding 6 more Linkin Park songs this week, as you can get the Linkin Park Track Pack on October 19.
Linkin Park Track Pack-”Blackout”-”Burning in The Skies”-”The Catalyst”-”The Messenger”-”Waiting For The End”-”Wretches and Kings”
The whole track pack will be available for $12 (960 XBL points, 1200 Nintendo Points, $11.99 on PSN), with each track being made available individually for $2 (160 XBL points, 200 Nintendo Points, $1.99 on PSN).
Also, Linkin Park will have 3 songs remixed by Z-Trip for DJ Hero, and that DLC will be made available after the new year.
Tags: Activision, DJ Hero 2, Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock, Linkin Park, Neversoft, PS3, Wii, xbox 360
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KANSAS CITY, MO. (Missouri Sports Magazine) – on Thursday the Royals unveiled their exciting 2012 promotions and special events lineup. the schedule features great giveaways, the return of fan favorites and the introduction of special offers, which allow fans to experience all the ballpark’s offerings at exceptional values.
Highlights from the 2012 lineup of events, as well as details on some of the club’s new ticket offerings, are listed below. In addition, the complete special events schedule is attached and can also be found at www.royals.com/promotions. please note all dates and times are subject to change.
EXCITING PROMOTIONS
Jackie Robinson Jersey Tee: Every year on April 15, Major League Baseball celebrates the legacy of Jackie Robinson’s first Major League game. on Sunday, April 15, the first 10,000 fans will receive a Jackie Robinson Jersey T-Shirt sporting the number 42 on the back.
Royals Retro Batting Practice Jersey: Fans can gear up for the 2012 season in style by bringing back the retro 1980s look. on Saturday, April 21, the first 20,000 fans will receive a Royals Retro Batting Practice Jersey, presented by FOX Sports Kansas City.
Alex Gordon Rawlings Gold Glove Award Replica: For the 2012 season, fans will be able to celebrate Alex Gordon’s first Rawlings Gold Glove win. on Thursday, may 3 when the Royals take on the Yankees, the first 10,000 fans will receive an Alex Gordon Rawlings Gold Glove Replica Award presented by Hy-Vee.
Frenchy Quarter Thursdays: In 2012, the Royals announce a new fan section, the Frenchy Quarter. every Thursday for the 2012 season, fans will be able to purchase a $21 ticket that includes a Frenchy Quarter T-Shirt, a drink coupon and a seat in Jeff Francoeur’s cheering section in the right Outfield Box. This is a $35 value!
Salute to the Negro Leagues Day: Come celebrate with the Royals as we pay tribute to the Negro Leagues on Saturday, July 21 when the Royals take on the Twins. on the field, both teams will don Negro League uniforms from the Kansas City Monarchs and St. Paul Colored Gophers, presented by Sprint. Also, the first 20,000 fans will receive a Buck O’Neil bobblehead presented by Hy-Vee.
Celebrity Classic Game: Be a part of the celebrity experience again in 2012 when our hometown celebrities, Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle and Jason Sudeikis will host the 2nd Annual Big Slick Celebrity Classic Game on Friday, June 22 prior to the start of the I-70 series against the Cardinals. Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with your favorite celebrity.
RETURNING FAVORITES
Buck Nights: Buck Nights are back and better than ever! for six select Friday dates throughout the season, fans can purchase hot dogs, small Pepsi products and peanuts for just $1 each. the fan-favorite is scheduled for April 20, may 18, July 13, August 17, September 14 and September 21.
Hy-Vee/Pepsi Fireworks Fridays: Stay in your seats for a spectacular fireworks show following all Friday night home games presented by Hy-Vee and Pepsi.
T-Shirt Tuesdays: T-Shirt Tuesdays return in 2012! This season’s series will include five unique designs on may 8, June 12, June 26, July 31 and August 14.
Family FunDay Sundays: Join in on all of the fun on Sundays in 2012. every Sunday home game will feature special family entertainment and activities in the Outfield Experience. Also, kids can run the bases after the game during the Sprint Fun Run. for details, visit royals.com/Sundays.
KidsFest: On Sunday, August 5, the Royals celebrate young baseball fans with a special event dedicated to kids! With pregame activities, entertainment and a lot of fun in the Outfield Experience, kids will rule the day. the first 5,000 kids 14 and under will also receive a Royals Sport Necklace, looks like the one the players wear!
Girls Night Out: Back by popular demand, ladies will receive the Royal treatment again in 2012. the event benefits the American Heart Association and is slated for Friday, June 1. In addition to all of the great activities and food, the first 10,000 females through the gates will receive a ladies Sun Hat.
Student Nights: Rivals Outfield Box or Hy-Vee Infield tickets are available for all Wednesday home games for high school and college students with valid ID at the Stadium Box Office for just $7. Seating is subject to availability. Making its return in 2012 is Local Music Showcase. every Student Night will feature live local music pregame in the Outfield Experience.
610 Saturdays: The Royals will once again team up with Entercom Radio to bring live music and great activities to Saturday pregame festivities. Events will take place in the Outfield Experience.
Sprint Fun Run: All fans can run the bases after every Sunday home game (conditions permitting).
Sonic Slam Seats: Back in 2012, if a Royals player hits a home run that lands in the Sonic Slam Seats located in left-center field, ALL fans win a free medium Sonic Slush by redeeming their ticket stub at participating Sonic locations by midnight the following day! Fans sitting in the Sonic Slam Seats will also win a $5 My Sonic Card.
Source: Kansas City Royals
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