The Food Network Launches the "In the Kitchen" App

On November 4, 2010, Food Network announced the launch of its In the Kitchen App. The app has the capability to run on the iPhone, Ipad and Ipod touch devices and will be sold on the iTunes App store for $1.99. Conveniently, the app will recognize the device it is being downloaded to and launch the appropriate version.

The In the Kitchen App will feature 45,000 recipes from all Food Network chefs. Each recipe will include photos and step-by-step instructions. For those using the app on-the-go, ingredients from recipes can be put into a shopping list, which can be accessed both on and offline. Other features, such as an in-app timer and unit converter, make the cooking process much easier and efficient. During the launch of the In the Kitchen app, the Food Network will feature Thanksgiving recipes and plans to update its seasonal recipes monthly.

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The Future of Entertainment Starts Today as Kinect for Xbox 360 Leaps and Lands at Retailers Nationwide

On November 4, New York's Times Square went controller-free, as the Crossroads of the World transformed into a dancing, singing, A-list celebration for the North American launch of Kinect for Xbox 360. A full day of demos, star-studded appearances and a massive choreographed dance routine culminated in an excited line of thousands of fans eagerly waiting to take home the future of entertainment, now available at more than 30,000 retailers nationwide.

Full press release can be found here.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Launches Worldwide

Nov. 9, 2010 – Activision Publishing (NASDAQ: ATVI) today launches Call of Duty: Black Ops, the most anticipated first-person-shooting game of the year. As the latest of a popular franchise renowned for realistic military settings, Black Ops is set to push the game standard even higher with its new features, including player customization, new online play modes and video recording capabilities. The game is also the first in the series to have 3D compatibility.

The launch has brought a record-setting number of midnight openings world wide, with thousands of retailers opening at midnight to deliver copies to the lining players. The game is released on Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Nintendo DS.

The original press release is located at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/call-of-duty-black-ops-launches-worldwide-106942313.html

Top Harry Potter Vacation on Location Spots to Visit in Britain

VisitBritain, the national tourist board for England, Scotland and Wales, has prepared a fancy roster of "not-to-be-missed" Harry Potter related locations throughout the UK to welcome the Harry Potter fans right before the eagerly anticipated Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows I hits theaters on November 19, 2010.

The exploring adventure themed in Harry Potter offers two sets of plans for a visit in Britain. Visitors can join different groups with different itinerary depending on their budget. In its eighth year of operation, HP Fan Trips brings Potterholics the best of their past UK tours and adds some new stops along the way. In summer of 2011 Potter fans can ride a steam train along the same path taken by the Hogwarts Express, take a coach tour of the London locations used in the films, and even partake in an exclusive "Hogwarts-style" banquet at Edinburgh Castle.

The press release is here, and the website of VisitBritain to plan the trip is here.

This Thanksgiving, 82 Percent of Cooks Will Try a New Side Dish Recipe, but Don't Mess With the Turkey!

Long the holiday dreaded most by amateur cooks, AllRecipes.com––the #1 Internet recipe resource in the U.S.––aims to satisfy every home cook in America with “Thanksgiving Menu Mania,” themed Thanksgiving menus created from the site’s more than 3,700 Thanksgiving recipes, all contributed by home cooks. And the meal that reigns supreme is the “America’s Choice” Thanksgiving dinner, a complete appetizer-to-turkey-to-dessert menu comprised of the nine best-reviewed Thanksgiving recipes on the site.

Read the full press release here.