Ooops! Sorry for the delay in getting this posted. I git side tracked and sorting pictures takes forever. Hope you find it worth the wait.

Howdy Adventureland Friends:

The Polar Express is barrelling ahead, bringing Christmas with it. And this means little time for shopping. Below is a Video Game Gift Guide.

As you know, pizza is my favorite food. And I have shared several pizza recipes. A close second would be macaroni & cheese. There are 3 recipes below.
    
Blingo is another great program. The Blingo Search
is powered by Google. Users are picked at random
to win great prizes. This is a PCH web site.      

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'ENCHANTED' CASTS BOX-OFFICE SPELL
 
Audiences fell under the spell of "Enchanted," a fairy-tale romance that debuted at #1 and led Hollywood out of its box-office doldrums over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Starring Amy Adams as a princess exiled to Manhattan by her fiance's wicked stepmother, "Enchanted" took in $35.3 million over the weekend and $50.05 million since debuting Wednesday, according to estimates.

Sony Screen Gems' holiday tale "This Christmas," whose cast includes Delroy Lindo, Regina King, Mekhi Phifer and Idris Elba, opened at #2 with $18.6 million for the weekend and $27.1 million since Wednesday.

Hollywood had been in a box-office funk this fall, but the two movies paced the industry to a healthy Thanksgiving, with the top-12 movies pulling in $218.1 million from Wednesday to Sunday, up 6% from the holiday period last year.
 
"That's good for an industry that's been in a downtrend for almost 2 months," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media By Numbers.
"Thanksgiving sets the tone for the rest of the year and the holiday season in general. This was a key weekend, and it delivered."

"Enchanted" had the second-best 5-day Thanksgiving debut ever, behind $80.1 million haul of Disney's
"Toy Story 2." Disney released all 5 of the top-grossing movie debuts over Thanksgiving, with
"Unbreakable," "A Bug's Life" and "101 Dalmatians" trailing "Toy Story 2" and "Enchanted."

"It's a really good place to launch a movie," said Chuck Viane, distribution head for Disney. "When you get a movie as strong and well-playing as this, it bodes well for us right through the Christmas holiday."

Among other new wide releases, 20th Century Fox's video-game adaptation "Hitman" debuted at #4 with $13 million over the weekend and $21 million since Wednesday. The movie follows the exploits of a genetically engineered assassin.

Warner Bros. drama "August Rush" opened at #7 with $9.4 million for the weekend and $13.3 million since Wednesday. "August Rush" stars Freddie Highmore and Robin Williams in the tale of an orphaned prodigy.

The Stephen King adaptation "The Mist," a fright flick
distributed by MGM for the Weinstein's Dimension Films
banner, premiered at #9 with $9.1 million for the weekend and $13 million since Wednesday.

Third King adaptation from director Frank Darabont ("Shawshank Redemption" and "Green Mile"), "The Mist"
stars Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Andre Braugher and Toby Jones trapped after their town is engulfed in a haze filled with terrifying creatures.

Horror films generally are trashed by critics, but
"The Mist" earned fairly positive reviews, much like Dimension Films' summer hit "1408," also based on a King story. Bob Weinstein said that could mean a longer shelf life for "The Mist" the same way "1408" hung on in theaters.

"It just stuck around, and hopefully, we'll be around for several weeks," Weinstein said. "We're just so thrilled to be in the Stephen King business."

Expanding nationwide after 2 weeks in limited release, Miramax's "No Country for Old Men" came in at #10 with $8.1 million, raising its total to $16.6 million. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, the crime saga stars Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers.

01) "Enchanted" @ $35.3 million.

02) "This Christmas" @ $18.6 million.

03) "Beowulf" @ $16.2 million.

04) "Hitman" @ $13 million.

05) "Bee Movie" @ $12 million.

06) "Fred Claus" @ $10.7 million.

07) "August Rush" @ $9.4 million.

0 "American Gangster" @ $9.2 million.

09) "The Mist" @ $9.1 million.

10) "No Country for Old Men" @ $8.1 million.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/
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ENCHANTED

Beautiful princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of modern-day Manhattan. When Giselle falls in love with a flawed divorce lawyer, she has to wonder: can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/enchanted/

"It's no surprise to me that Amy Adams is enchanting." -- Chicago Sun-Times,
Roger Ebert

"Perfectly cast Amy Adams makes fairy tale come to life." -- Los Angeles Times,
Kenneth Turan
     
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December 7, 2007

ATONEMENT

A young girl irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.

December 12, 2007

NANKING

Depicts the atrocities of the invading Japanese army suffered by the Chinese during one of the most tragic events of World War II.

http://www.nankingthefilm.com/

December 14, 2007

YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH

Francis Ford Coppola directs the story of a professor whose life is changed by a cataclysmic incident during the years before WWII.

http://www.ywyfilm.com/

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HOWIE MICHAEL MANDEL II

The story goes that Howie Mandel, who ran a carpet business, began his show biz career at the Comedy Store while on vacation. Goaded on by friends, a producer spotted him, hired him for an appearance on "Make Me Laugh," and the rest is history.

Born in Toronto, CA in 1955, Howie graduated to TV shows and Vegas gigs. Six years on, "St. Elsewhere"
(1982) not only increased his visibility but earned him Emmy nominations. His affinity for children led him to "Bobby's World" (1990).

His film stardom has been elusive with A Fine Mess (1986), Walk Like a Man (1987) and Little Monsters (1989) failing to click. But kids enjoyed his cuddly voice as Gizmo, in the Gremlins (1984) film series.

Following his own talk show "The Howie Mandel Show" (199 , Howie had a full time schedule of concerts
and comedy specials. In addition to stand-up, he has his own popular game show, Deal Or No Deal, on NBC.
 
http://www.howiemandel.com/
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FRITO PIE

1 Box macaroni and cheese
1/4 Cup milk
4 Tablespoons butter
1 Can (14 ounces) chili
2 Cups fritos

Boil macaroni in lightly salted water until pasta is al dente; drain. Return to saucepan and stir in milk, butter and cheese packet until cheese is dissolved. Stir in chili and heat through. Crumble in fritos and serve. Makes 4 servings.

MAC & CHEESE MEAT LOAF

1 Box macaroni and cheese
1/4 Cup ketchup
1 Pound ground beef

Preheat oven to 350F

Boil macaroni in lighly salted water for 4-5 minutes: drain and rinse. Mix half the cheese packet, ketchup, macaroni and beef until evenly dispersed. Place in well greased loaf pan. Cover with remaining cheese packet. Bake for 40 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.

SALSA MAC BALLS

1 Box macaroni and cheese
1/4 Cup milk
4 Tablespoons butter
1 Cup salsa
3 Cups grated mexican cheese blend
4 Cups finely crushed corn chips

Preheat oven to 300F

Boil macaroni in lightly salted wateruntil al dente: drain. Return to saucepan and stir in milk, butter and cheese packet until cheese is dissolved. Add salsa and grated cheese. Roll into balls, adding more cheese if they fall apart. Roll in corn chips and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool before serving. Makes about 35 balls.   
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Everyone loves popcorn. So add this to your Christmas shopping list today. They have several containers you can choose from.

WHIRLEY POP STOVETOP POPPER
 
This stovetop popcorn maker produces 6 quarts of popcorn. It has a snap tight lid with steam vents, a stirring system and the wooden handle and crank stay cool. It comes with instructions and recipes, a one serving starting kit and 25 year warranty. Under $25.

http://tinyurl.com/2x5uo8

HOT AIR POPCORN POPPER

 
Modeled after an old-fashioned popcorn cart. Easy to use and maintain, the popper uses less counter-space. Because it employs hot air, the popper produces a healthful, low-fat snack! It pops approx. 3 1/2 oz. of popcorn kernels at a time. Under $40.

http://tinyurl.com/2hhz87

SMALL PPOPCORN BOXES - Mini paper boxes are 3 3/4"Wx5 1/4"H and contain 8 boxes per order. Under $5.
 
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WE LOVE MOVIES AS MUCH AS YOU DO!

The big ones, the small ones, the sad ones, the funny ones, the great ones - even the not so great ones. We watch them all! ReelzChannel is dedicated to movies. From players cutting deals to wranglers handling the stars, from the pitch to the premiere ReelzChannel is all over it. We'll find you movies that everyone's talking about and even ones you've never heard of.

http://www.reelzchannel.com
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LEHANE MARVELS AT HOLLYWOOD

 
Bookstores are lined with novelists who've never seen their creations make it to the screen. Dennis Lehane is among the fortunate few. Clint Eastwood made
"Mystic River" with Sean Penn. Ben Affleck made his directorial debut with "Gone Baby Gone."

ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR 

 
J.K. Rowling has landed on Entertainment Weekly as entertainer of the year. Rowling was in a class by herself, which was separated into 5 categories that evoke school cliques: prodigies, class clowns, most popular, most buzzed-about and valedictorians.

http://www.ew.com

 THE NEW 'WIZARD OF OZ'
 
No dancing down the yellow brick road for Zooey Deschanel, star of Sci Fi Channel's "Tin Man." And no warbling "Over the Rainbow" a la Judy Garland, either.
"It's postmodern, more like Indiana Jones than a fairy
tale," said Deschanel, whose Dorothy is a motorcycle-riding waitress called DG.

http://www.scifi.com

 STRIKING WRITERS TURN 2 WEB
 
Striking writers kept up the pressure on studios by picketing and an Internet campaign that uses the very medium at issue in the negotiations. Writers stepped up their use of blogs and other web-based methods. The irony of using sites like MySpace, owned by News Corp., a company being struck, does not go unnoticed.

http://www.unitedhollywood.com
http://www.myspace.com/hollywoodinterrupted
http://www.speechlesswithoutwriters.com
http://www.youtube.com/profile?userwgaamerica
http://www.amptp.org

 O'BRIEN & LETTERMAN 2 PAY STAFF
 
With his nonstriking "Late Night" staffers facing layoffs, Conan O'Brien has promised to cover their salaries. "He's paying the staffers' salaries out of his own pocket," NBC spokeswoman Rebecca Marks said. Staffers of "Late Show with David Letterman" and
"Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" were promised payment by Letterman, whose company, Worldwide Pants, owns both shows.

http://www.nbc.com
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MR. BEAN'S HOLIDAY

In his latest misadventure, Mr. Bean - the nearly wordless misfit followed by pratfalls and hijinks - goes to the French Riviera and becomes ensnared in a European adventure of cinematic proportions.

"...plenty of chuckles but few outright laughs..." -- Hollywood Reporter,
Ray Bennett

"...light but rambunctiously amusing film..." -- filmcritic.com,
Chris Cabin     

http://www.dotcomedy.com/bean/

SKINWALKERS

Packs of werewolves, one lives to hunt and kill and the other lives in peace with society, are signaled by the moon of the coming of an ancient prophecy.
 
"...wolves come out at night with claws but roam the streets in daylight wielding guns... fun stuff..."
- Matt

"Werewolves are just cool. ...what's not to like?"
- Alfred
      
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December 4, 2007

SUPERBAD

After facing the fact that they will be going to different colleges next year, Seth & Evan feel they must first complete the right-of-passage of losing their virginity with the girls of their dreams.

"The movie is frequently amusing and occasionally uproarious." -- ReelViews,
James Berardinelli 

"Superbad's teen raunch isn't what's shocking; it's the love story." -- Los Angeles Times,
Carina Chocano

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/superbad/index.html
 
December 18, 2007

 STARDUST

Tristan tries to win Victoria, the object of his desire, by going on a quest to retrieve a fallen star.
His journey takes him to a mysterious and forbidden land. He finds the star has transformed into a girl.

"...a film of humor and imagination, with an exceptional cast." -- San Francisco Chronicle,
Mick LaSalle

"It's a film you enjoy in pieces, but the jigsaw never gets solved." -- Chicago Sun-Times,
Roger Ebert    

http://www.stardustmovie.com/
      
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VIDEO PRODUCTION TRUCK

You are bidding on a Wolf Coach built Microwave truck converted by NE Productions into an outside broadcast van. Van is a 1995 E350 with 128,000k miles. New tires with less than 2k miles on them. New brakes all wheels less than 5k miles on them. New air shocks.
Onan Commercial 4500 generator. Includes audio/video equipment for production and post production work.

Current Bid: $85,000.00  Buy It Now: $95,000.00

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TAKE A BITE OUT OF STEEP DVD PRICES!

Buy one DVD get one free! Save on Top A&E Titles. With television series and documentaries for history buffs and sports fans all on sale, there's something for everyone. Enter code BUYONEGETONEANE at checkout to save! Offer ends 10/16. Discount applies to the lower priced items.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/DVD---A-E-Buy-One-Get-One-Free_stcVVcatId479941VVviewcat.htm?promoCode=BUYONEGETONEANE

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for you by e-mail or mobile phone. We can send it at
any time - up to one year in the future.

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HOME THEATER, GAME ROOM & SNACK BAR

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On orders up to $99.99; save 5% with code A5
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$500+; save 10% with code A10.

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MARLO URGES ST. JUDE SUPPORT

 
Marlo Thomas wants shoppers to set aside a little of the money they're spending on Christmas shopping for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by her father, Danny Thomas. "When people go out shopping, they should look for the green magnifying glass. It signifies that we never stop looking for cures. And when the associate at the store says, 'Would you like to add something for the kids at St. Jude?', add something. Add $1, add $2. Add whatever you can afford," Thomas said.

Thanks & Giving 2007
http://www.tg.stjude.org/

 UNIVERSAL IN SOUTH KOREA 
 
Universal Parks & Resorts and South Korea's Gyeonggi province agreed on plans for a $3.1 billion Universal Studios theme park south of Seoul. The park is set to open in 2012. USK Property Holdings has an agreement to develop and operate the park. GE's NBC Universal operates parks in Hollywood, Calif., Orlando, Fla., and Osaka, Japan. It is also developing parks in Singapore and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Universal first announced plans for a South Korean park in May.

 
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CYRUS HOPES TN LANDS 'HANNAH'

 
Billy Ray Cyrus wants his daughter's "Hannah Montana" film to be shot in Tennessee. The film is scheduled to shoot in April and expected to be released in 2009.
The movie is centered on the Stewart family's return to Tennessee. Cyrus family has a home there and was in town for Thanksgiving. "The thing of it is, Walt Disney really wants to film this movie in Tennessee," Billy Ray Cyrus said. Louisiana has an aggressive program to bring films to the state. Tennessee only offers rebates and sales-tax breaks. Cyrus said he thinks Tennessee can compete. 

PITT BACKS OUT OF FILM

 
Brad Pitt has backed out of a Universal Pictures movie set to begin filming this year. "State of Play" was to star Pitt as a political consultant-turned-journalist who helps investigate the death of a congressman's mistress. The actor left the production Wednesday, Daily Variety reported. "Brad Pitt has left the Universal Pictures production of 'State of Play,'" the studio said. "We remain committed to this project and to the filmmakers, cast members, crew and others who are also involved in making the movie. We reserve all rights in this matter."

NELSON IS DOG'S BEST FRIEND

 
Willie filmed a PSA supporting an anti-dogfighting
bill moving through Georgia Legislature. In the ad, Nelson looks into the camera while "Georgia on My Mind" plays. "Dogfighting is against the law in Georgia, but the laws are so weak, the beautiful state of Georgia has become a haven for dogfighters from around the country," he says. Utah-based Best Friends Animal Society  produced the spot and asked Nelson to participate.
 
SEINFELD BUZZED THROUGH ISRAEL

 
Jerry Seinfeld visited Israel for the first time in decades to promote Bee Movie. Few entertainers meet the prime minister and president. Seinfeld saw both and toured the Israeli Holocaust memorial. Seinfeld seemed awed by his reception. He said it was quite a contrast to his last trip in 1971 as a 15-year-old volunteer. "I would be in the fields, and nobody wanted my autograph and nobody wanted to take their picture with me," he told reporters. "They just let me hack away at those banana leaves, and no, I didn't meet the prime minister even once."

 SORRY, LOIS. 'SUPERMAN' MARRIED.

It was a Thanksgiving weekend wedding for "Superman Returns" star Brandon Routh (2 & Courtney Ford (29).
They married at El Capitan Ranch, according to People magazine and The Insider. The couple met four years ago. The bride wore a Junko Yoshioka sheath dress with Chantilly lace and platinum beading, and the groom wore a cashmere suit. In a People interview, Routh called Ford his personal kryptonite, saying,
"She brings me to my knees." 

ESTRADA BACK IN INDIANA AGAIN

 
Erik Estrada is back in Muncie for training to keep the reserve officer status he earned as part of the canceled CBS show "Armed & Famous." "When I make a commitment to be somewhere, it's done, like gold," Estrada told The Star Press. "And I hope, 30 or 40 years from now, God willing, that when it's time to put me in my grave, I'll go in my Muncie uniform and badge." Estrada will participate in various training events and ride with officers, said Police Chief Joe Winkle. Erik also intends to help with Muncie Police Department's "Shop with a Cop" charity event.

EBERT AMONG GOTHAM HONOREES

Sean Penn and Michael Moore took top honors at the 17th annual Gotham Awards. Penn's "Into the Wild" won best feature. Moore won best documentary for "Sicko."
The awards were presented by the Independent Feature Project at Steiner Studios in New York City borough of Brooklyn on Tuesday. The event airs Dec. 8 on The Documentary Channel. Roger Ebert, Michael Bloomberg,
Javier Bardem and Mira Nair were among those honored.

http://www.ifp.org/
http://www.documentarychannel.com/

HEWITT IS ENGAGED

 
Jennifer Love Hewitt is engaged to her boyfriend, Scottish actor Ross McCall. Her publicist, Sarah Fuller, said she had no details on the couple's wedding plans. The engagement was reported Wednesday on Us Weekly's Web site. Hewitt (2 also starred in the TV series "Party of Five." Her film credits include "I Know What You Did Last Summer." McCall has appeared in "Band of Brothers," and "CSI:NY."

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ghost_whisperer/
http://www.usmagazine.com

WITHERSPOON TOPS BEST-PAID LIST

 
Even though "Rendition" was a flop, Reese Witherspoon is a moneymaker. She commands $15 to $20 million a movie, placing her at the top of Hollywood Reporter's annual list of the highest-paid actresses. The salary list appears in The Hollywood Reporter's "Women in Entertainment: Power 100" issue, on newsstands Tuesday.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com

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WEB PINCH-HITTERS 4 LAUGHS
 
As the strike nears the one-month point, a certain void in pop culture is becoming palpable. Many TV shows are stuck in reruns. In the meantime, many Web sites are picking up the slack.

FOR "THE DAILY SHOW" FANS
 
Satire junkies should make a beeline for the Onion's web site. Fake news videos and radio reports are among the site's fixtures. The Onion doesn't update enough to match "Daily Show" broadcasts, so satisfy any remaining need with the "Daily Show" archives.
 
http://www.theonion.com
http://www.TheDailyShow.com

FOR "LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN" FANS

Tom Green is truly a marvel. Broadcasting nightly out of the living room of his home, Green conducts a late night. The guests on his show can be almost as A-list as on "Jimmy Kimmel." You can also get "Late Show" humor straight from its writers where they are post their strike experience.

http://www.tomgreen.com
http://www.lateshowwritersonstrike.com

FOR "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" FANS

There are several places to find sketch comedy online, including the Web site for "SNL." But not to be forgotten is Jack Handey's "Deep Thoughts" site. Though many assume that with a name like Handey, the comic couldn't possibly be real, he is real - and has contributed humor pieces for the New Yorker.

http://www.nbc.com/SNL
http://www.deepthoughtsbyjackhandey.com

FOR "24" FANS

The Fox series was to begin airing in January, but its season premiere has been delayed indefinitely. The production value and action effects of "24" can't be found in any web-only show. But instead of the 24 riveting, adrenaline-fueled hours in the life of Jack Bauer, you can experience every minute of John's life as a bishop living in Italy.

http://www.justin.tv
 
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NO DEAL YET IN LABOR TALKS
 
Striking movie and television writers failed to reach a deal with producers after meeting into the evening Tuesday on a second day of renewed contract talks.
Both sides agreed to reconvene at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
The Writers Guild went on strike Nov. 5 over payment for work aired on the Web. After weeks of writers picketing in front of studios and bitter words traded on both sides, producers and writers had agreed to restart negotiations Monday.

 STUDIOS SEND WRITERS OFFER
 
Hollywood studios presented a new contract offer to striking writers Thursday. Writers said the proposal amounted to rollbacks and said studios should adopt their counteroffer. "The entire value of the New Economic Partnership will deliver more than $130 million in additional compensation above and beyond the more than $1.3 billion writers already receive each year," the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers said. The writers said their plan, presented Thursday, would cost producers $151 million over three years.

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HOLIDAY VIDEO GAMING GUIDE
 
Holidays have always been a time to gather around the dinner table, Christmas tree, or fireplace. Why not make it your gaming console? Led by family-friendly Nintendo Wii, video games have become a socially responsible way to pass the time. From simulators to quiz shows, here are ways to play together.

"ROCK BAND SPECIAL EDITION"

The originators of "Guitar Hero" have conceived one of the most expensive video games. For half the price of Xbox 360, you get a faux Fender Stratocaster, drum set with foot pedal, drum sticks and microphone. Rock Band includes 58 play-along tracks and you can always download more songs.

(CONSOLES: Xbox 360 & PS 3, MSRP: $169.99, RATED T)

"GUITAR HERO 3: LEGENDS OF ROCK"

New this time around are online guitar battles and original recordings. The likenesses of rockers such as Slash, who offer finger-flexing challenges, are another addition. Despite the upgrades and download packs, GH 3 feels like a struggling comeback tour.

CONSOLES: Xbox 360 & PS 3, MSRP: $99.99, RATED T)

NINTENDO WII ZAPPER

Buy this chunk of white plastic, snap in a Wii remote and a nunchuk, and viola! Now you've got a gun, and it works well with first-person shooters like "Medal of Honor: Heroes 2." The Zapper ships with "Link's Crossbow Training" for target practice.

CONSOLES: Wii, MSRP: $24.99, RATED T)

"SCENE IT? LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION"

This movie-trivia game leaped from DVD to Xbox 360. What's cool here are 4 wireless buzzers. Has a wide variety of question formats. Quirk: video challenges, in which you watch a movie clip and answer questions, had nothing to do with the clip shown.

(CONSOLE: Xbox 360, MSRP: $59.99, RATED T)

"BUZZ!: THE MEGA QUIZ"

If your trivia knowledge extends across the Atlantic, this British import for PlayStation 2 with more than 5,000 questions on current events, music, sports and more. Includes 4 wired buzzers. You plug in another set of 4 buzzers (not included) for 8-person matches.

(CONSOLE: PS 2, MSRP: $39.99, RATED E-10).

"THE EYE OF JUDGEMENT"

Players deal coded cards onto a fabric mat where an included camera scans them. It sends the information to the screen where your forces are pitted against your opponent's. Surprisingly fun as long as you play against a real person.

(CONSOLE: PS 3, MSRP: $69.99, RATED T)
 
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November 23, 1998 - Dennis Rodman filed for an annulment from Carmen Electra. They married on November 14, 1998.
 
November 24, 1947 - The "Hollywood 10" were cited for contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about alleged Communist influence in their industry.

November 25, 1947 - Studio executives blacklist the "Hollywood 10" cited earlier and jailed for contempt of Congress when they failed to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee.

November 26, 1942 - Motion picture "Casablanca" had its world premiere at Hollywood Theater in New York.

November 29, 2004 - Godzilla received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

November 30, 1940 - Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz married.
      
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Our blog has been a raving success. You may not know it from the lack of comments. The traffic count for our blog far exceeds that of our web sites.

Speaking of comments. Currently, anyone can comment. This is leading to offensive and junk posts that I am deleting. If this continues, I may need to change the settings. Sorry for any inconvenience.

As noted before, I have been recruiting webmaster work. And I am still watching my nephew everyday. So I have very little time for our own web sites. The newest changes will go live before 2008.

See you next week.     
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Paul @ Reel 2 Reel

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Gosh, this year has gone by fast. I have accomplished nothing that I had planned in 2007. Well, guess that is not entirely true.

Life is what happens while you are making plans. I guess there is always next year. Perhaps I can make better use of 2008. Wish me luck!

- Paul