“Ballad of Songbirds and Serpents” 3.5/5 *** A Ballad of Songbirds and Serpents (2023), directed by Francis Lawrence, is a book-to-film adaptation of Suzanne Collin’s book of the same name. In this cinematic return to the world of Panem, audiences are transported back in time to the tenth annual Hunger Games. In one of the …
The state Senate gave its first taste of newly proposed skill gaming legislation on Monday. In a procedural victory for machine supporters, a bill to legalize electronic gaming passed the Commerce and Labor Committee and will head straight to the Finance Committee after a 10-5 vote decided not to refer it to the General Laws …
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A few months ago, during a conversation with a Chinese friend living in Shenzhen, I was intrigued to learn about her friends’ upcoming visit to Japan. Expecting to hear about their travel plans, I was quite surprised when she revealed that their visit was not for tourism, but rather to seek cosmetic procedures at a …
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At least Bill Belichick is ready for another job in the league after parting ways with the New England Patriots. The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday night that they have interviewed Belichick for their vacancy. The Falcons fired head coach Arthur Smith after their season ended earlier this month. We interviewed Bill Belichick for our head …
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It’s going to be a lot of fun down in Eilat on January 18-20. OK, so this probably isn’t mind-blowing breaking news to most, especially at this time of year when the sun is much gentler and yet the sea is a sparkling, sparkling and inviting prospect. But the lure will rise this weekend when …
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Cheryl Lucy is thankful that her homeowner’s insurance premium has only gone up by about $200 this year. “Fortunately, that’s still a pretty good percentage for me to work with,” she said. But mostly, she’s just happy to have coverage for her St. Petersburg home. We first met her in September …
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — For most of the last month, the Cavs have been buoyed by their revamped offense. Not Monday night. Playing its first game since last week’s forgettable overseas trip to Paris, Cleveland throttled the Chicago Bulls 109-91 for its season-high fifth straight victory. So much for jet lag, body clock issues, or figurative …
From hybrid workouts to plant-based diets, what are some of the big fitness trends coming in 2024? We talk to 3 local fitness experts to get the inside scoop. If your fitness goals last year didn’t go according to plan, don’t worry. 2024 is your clean slate. While it can be challenging to optimize your …
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The Philadelphia Eagles will look to turn their fortunes around when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Monday Night Football’s NFC Wild Card game at Raymond James Stadium. The Eagles (11-6), who were 10-1 at one point, have lost five of their last six games, including two in a row. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers …
Create music wherever you are: Yamaha SEQTRAK provides all the tools you need to record high-quality tracks in a compact, self-contained format. In the studio, on stage or on the go – when creativity strikes, Seqtrak is ready to capture. Independent music production studio: Seqtrak The Yamaha SEQTRAK combines a step sequencer, drum machine, synthesizer, …
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