Olympic team. The trading card game, fueled by
organized play programs around the world, has spurred global sales of more
than 13 billion cards to date, while the Pokemon animated series on Kids' WB!
now in its seventh season, consistently ranks within the top three shows for
boys ages 6-11. For more
information, visit http://www.

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Featuring programming that explores
life's key transitions and turning points, TLC presents high-quality,
relatable and authentic personal stories. The two properties , which share these core values,
announced the launch of "Pokemon US Youth Soccer All-Stars, a special
scholarship contest to reward US Youth Soccer players for their achievements
on and off the field . US Youth Soccer registers more than 3.

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There are also many other ways kids can get involved with
soccer: now that it's back-to-school time, consider joining a team; if you're
already involved , set new goals for improving skills each week, and visit the
website of your favorite MLS (Major League Soccer) team.

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US Youth Soccer members 18 and under are encouraged to enter the contest
by writing a 150 word essay about times they have exhibited teamwork,
sportsmanship, hard work , improved skills and other positive values in their
everyday lives.

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Horowitz and Mark R. The US Youth Soccer alumnus knows first-hand that playing soccer can
cultivate benefits that extend beyond the playing field, "I feel lucky to be a
part of such a unique and rewarding program for kids after focusing so much of
my life to the sport of soccer," said Lalas.

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Now, in the elite circle of
skaters eyeing a possible slot on Team USA, it's down to the wire for Alissa
and Bebe, with the U. Steve Mayer, Susan R.
"We believe Pokemon US Youth Soccer All -Stars to be an outstanding
opportunity for our players," said David Messersmith, President of US Youth
Soccer. Pokemon was launched in Japan in 1996 for play on Nintendo's
Game Boy(R) and has evolved into a global cultural phenomenon.

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TLC Brings Viewers Exclusive Access to Top Figure Skaters Alissa Czisny and Bebe Liang As They Fight for a Slot on the Olympic Team

After winning Skate Canada and
placing second at Skate America in 2005, Alissa is now known as an unexpected
rising star whose style and grace is compared to that of Nancy Kerrigan and
Peggy Fleming.

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TLC connects more than 94 million
homes in North America to the human experience with life's lessons you can't
learn from books. Contest details and entry forms are available at
http://www.

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, TLC's new six-part documentary
series ICE DIARIES, airing Fridays at 10 PM (ET/PT), has exclusive access to
top skaters Bebe Liang and Alissa Czisny on-and-off the ice as they trained
and competed for their chance at Olympic glory.

TLC is the only television network dedicated to lifelong learning for
viewers who want to grow up, not old.

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- Who Are Alissa Czisny and Bebe Liang? ICE DIARIES Takes Viewers
Behind-the-Scenes and Into the Lives of These World-Class Ice Skaters -

SILVER SPRING, Md. Hendricks, the Company's Founder and Chairman.com, an
e-commerce site.

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Who are these new skating
phenoms all of America will be talking about? Only TLC goes behind -the-scenes
with Alissa and Bebe to see what it took to get them this chance of a
lifetime.
ICE DIARIES chronicles the lives of these young women as they make the
final push towards achieving their dream, and shows the guts, determination
and motivation they possess that is crucial to their success., the
leading global real-world media and entertainment company.

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with more than 18 million children ages 5-19 participating regularly. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and
healthy environment for players at every level of the game.

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National Figure Skating Championship this weekend , and
only three spots open on the U. TLC is a property of Discovery Communications, Inc.
Pokemon and US Youth Soccer are working with former Olympic and World Cup
soccer star, and current president of Major League Soccer's MetroStars, Alexi
Lalas. "Through this program, Pokemon has demonstrated its commitment to
providing incentives to our players that reach beyond the playing field,
reinforcing the fact that there are benefits beyond winning to playing this
great game.

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Follow the girls off the ice and meet their family and friends, tutors and
teachers that motivate our skaters and shape their worlds, and see how the
girls' dedication to the sport distinguishes them from their peers.S.

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DCI's ownership
consists of four shareholders: Discovery Holding Company
(Nasdaq: DISCA , DISCB), Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse
Communications and John S.
Pokemon USA , Inc.

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On the brink of
achieving international acclaim, Bebe is one of the most athletic female
skaters on the circuit today, having surpassed her coaches' expectations by
now working on jumps usually reserved for men. From
failures and pain to success and victory, TLC captures all of the jitters and
exhilaration as Alissa and Bebe axel, lutz and toe-loop their way to victory!
ICE DIARIES is produced by TWI-IMG for TLC." In fact, a number of characters, including Ash Ketchum, on the
popular animated TV series, Pokemon Advanced Challenge on Kids' WB!, embody
these positive qualities, and in a sense are role models for the children's
entertainment brand.USYouthSoccer.

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Pokemon and US Youth Soccer Team Up to Celebrate Youth Soccer Month

In
fact, more children participate in organized soccer than in any other youth
sport. "Soccer teaches kids some of
life's most important lessons , while building confidence, and this program
helps foster those values needed to succeed in life .

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The Pokemon US Youth Soccer All-Stars scholarship program runs through
October 31st. Pokemon was
introduced in North America in September of 1998 and has since generated over
$15 billion in worldwide retail sales.

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Soccer is one of the most popular youth participant sports in the U.

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"Our partnership with US Youth Soccer makes sense on many levels, but most
importantly because we share the same core values," said Akira Chiba,
President of Pokemon USA Inc.2 million players annually,
ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55
member state associations.

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Soccer Great Alexi Lalas Shares How Soccer Fosters Positive Values in Kids,
On and Off the Field

NEW YORK, September is Youth Soccer Month and to
celebrate, Pokemon, the popular kids' property, and US Youth Soccer, the
largest youth sports organization in the country, have joined forces to
encourage kids' interest in playing soccer, a great way for them to learn
lifelong values like teamwork, good sportsmanship and hard work, while
developing confidence.org .

About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)
US Youth Soccer-The Game for ALL Kids!(R) is the largest member of the
United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United
States.

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S. Freeman are the executive producers for TWI-IMG, and
Elizabeth J. Pokemon is the official Youth Entertainment Sponsor for
US Youth Soccer for 2005. "We are pleased to announce a program that
identifies and rewards the accomplishments on the soccer field and in the
classroom., a subsidiary of The Pokemon Company in Japan, manages
and oversees the property outside of Asia, which includes licensing, brand
promotions , publication of the trading card game, TV animation, home video
entertainment, the official Pokemon website, and Pokemoncenter.

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Browde is the executive producer for TLC.org .