'Yellow Ribbon' Raises Money for Veterans

"Tie a Yellow Ribbon" was not originally meant as a political statement, but Tony Orlando is running with it. This Memorial Day, he is releasing a book called "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" and donating proceeds to U.S. Vets, a group that finds homes for veterans.

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Disney to Update Pirates of Caribbean Ride

Pirates of the Caribbean, one of Disney's most popular rides, will get a makeover.

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Florida man killed for car with Lamborghini-style doors

Police: Orlando Man Killed For Customized Car A 22-year-old man in Orlando was shot and killed for his customized car that featured Lamborghini-style doors, according to police.

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Boy, 12, Dies After Ride at Disney World

ORLANDO, Fla. — A 12-year-old riding Walt Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster slumped over during the ride Thursday and later died, though his father performed CPR until paramedics arrived.

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Millionaire attraction to close at Disney-MGM

Walt Disney World is closing the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- Play It! game at Disney-MGM Studios in August and reportedly will replace it with a new indoor ride.

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Behind the Scenes at Disney World

Let's just get this out of the way: They're chipper even when nobody's looking.

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Woman Loses Leg Trying To Stop Carjacker

Woman Loses Leg Trying To Stop Carjacker Doctors in Orlando, Fla., were forced to amputate the leg of a woman after she was dragged and crushed while trying to stop a carjacker, according to Local 6 News.

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Disney reshapes nightlife complex

Once a haven for grown-ups looking to dance the night away, Disney's Pleasure Island is morphing into a place where Mom, Dad and the little ones can feel comfortable -- but the wild uncle is still welcome.

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The Lazy Man’s Guide to Visiting Disney World

Pick up any travel guide about Disney World and you’ll find one common theme: that of “making the most of your Disney vacation.” Fulfilling this promise seems to involve the creation of elaborate itineraries and complex planning rivaling that of invading a small country.

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Lawson Software CUE Conference 2006

This week I am in beautiful Orlando, Florida attending the Lawson CUE conference.

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Universal plans big finish each day

Universal Orlando will combine projectors and pyrotechnics in a new nightly show that theme park executives hope will spark attendance starting this summer.

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Disney sells some of its world

The theme-park giant and huge landowner has sold off 100 acres recently and has a 30-acre parcel on the market.

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With clock ticking, Darko had to go

Mitch Albom writes, "He was the firecracker that we watched as kids, standing in a circle, hands in our ears. It fizzled. It went poof. 'Is that it?' we asked."

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As Expected, Magic Waive Hardaway After Trade

So the Orlando Magic traded Tracy McGrady for Steve Francis who they traded for Trevor Ariza and Penny Hardaway, and now they've waived Hardaway. Doesn't that equate to trading Tracy McGrady for Trevor Ariza?

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Coming Soon - Family Suites at Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Finally, an affordable alternative to those expensive family suites like Boardwalk Villas!

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The Mystery of Darko

Here's a thought: maybe Darko Milicic just sucks.

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Grant Hill May be Next on Trading Block

From article: "The Orlando Magic's latest rebuilding plan that claimed veteran guard Steve Francis on Wednesday might claim veteran forward Grant Hill, who could be offered a buyout by the club."

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Money saving tips, tricks and advice can make your Disney vacation even more magical

Mousesavers.com is one of the best resources on the Web for money saving tips, advice and reviews of Walt Disney World and other Disney attractions.

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Pirates of the Caribbean to get a vist from Cpt. Jack Sparrow

Yo, ho, yo ho – a pirates life for me! I’ve always loved this ride and I’m glad it’s getting an update.

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Expedition Everest now open at WDW's Animal Kingdom

For all of you that have been waiting to check out WDW's newest thrill ride and park icon - check out wdwmagic.com for some great pictures and reviews of Expedition Everest.

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Universal keeps Express Plus service - OrlandoSentinel.com: Tourism

Universal Orlando is getting rid of its Universal Express service that allowed visitors to skip an occasional long line -- and switching entirely to its Express Plus service, in which people pay extra money for the privilege of cutting lines all day.

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Milicic Could be on His Way to Orlando

After two and a half unproductive years in Detroit, Pistons center Darko Milicic is reportedly the center of trade talks that would send him to the Orlando Magic along with point guard Carlos Arroyo in exchange for center Calvin Cato and a conditional first-round draft pick.

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Trade Talk Disrupts Francis

The trade rumors continue to swirl around Steve Francis.

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Man Offers Cocaine to Deputy in Uniform

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Man Offers Coke To Cop Sittting In His Police Car

Nominate this man for the World's Most Stupid Criminal.

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Steve Francis To Denver?

The New York Post reported that the Denver Nuggets were close to acquiring Magic guard Steve Francis. Magic assistant GM, Otis Smith, is denying that report.

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Apply New Urbanism to affordable housing

New Urbanism is gaining the upper hand in community design. That's the message Andrew Duany, a founding principal of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co.

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