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☆ Jason Momoa wanted to take his pet pig to the 'Slumberland' premiere
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jason Momoa’s real-life pet pig didn’t end up making it to the premiere of “Slumberland.”The actor attended the premiere in Los Angeles on Wednesday, where he told Entertainment Tonight that though he had hoped to bring the pig to the event, his little pig stayed home. He’s a wild boar, so I couldn’t bring him with me,” said Momoa, who instead posed on the red carpet with a stuffed animal. “I think it would’ve been pretty gnarly, though.”In “Slumberland,” Momoa plays an eccentric outlaw named Flip, who guides young orphan (Marlow Barkley) and her toy-pig-turned-real through a world of dreams. Momoa revealed earlier this month that he had adopted a pig after filming with it. Momoa was at last updating picking a name for his new pet – torn between Lau Lau and Manapua.

☆ The second largest Republican mega-donor stands behind DeSantis for president, saying it's time to 'move on' from Trump, Politico reports
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said it was time to "move on" from Former President Donald Trump. The conservative donor put his support behind Governor Ron DeSantis instead. Neither Trump nor DeSantis has confirmed whether or not they will run for president in 2024. During a campaign rally in Pennsylvania Saturday, Trump debuted a nickname for DeSantis, which he often does for political rivals: Ron DeSanctimonious. But on Sunday, Trump endorsed DeSantis, setting the beef aside ahead of the midterms.

☆ 'Worn out old donkey!' Midterm debates reflect the stakes
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Politics'Worn out old donkey!' Midterm debates reflect the stakesPostedWith control of Congress, key gubernatorial and other state and local offices at stake in the 2022 midterm elections, candidates locked horns on the debate stage in the weeks leading up to November 8.

☆ Biden came to Florida to help Democratic underdogs, but barely mentioned DeSantis, one of his most vocal critics
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Kimberly Leonard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Ron DeSantis, who frequently criticizes him. Ron DeSantis while campaigning in Florida on Tuesday evening, one week out from Election Day. Earlier in the day, however, Biden called DeSantis "Donald Trump incarnate" during a fundraiser in Golden Beach, Florida. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, in November. Taking the stage on Tuesday, Crist said "Ron DeSantis wants to do to America what he has done to Florida."

☆ Bidens celebrate their first Halloween at the White House
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Steve Holland | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden distribute Halloween candy to visiting children at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Leah MillisWASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed trick-or-treaters to the White House to celebrate Halloween on Monday, their first time hosting such a celebration since taking office. Treats were also distributed by representatives from the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, NASA, United States Secret Service, Peace Corps, White House Fire Brigade and White House staff among others. The South Portico of the White House was decorated with fall colors, pumpkins, various shades of autumn, and songs such as "Ring of Fire," "Psycho" and "Hall of the Mountain King" set the mood. Halloween has been celebrated at the White House since the mid-20th century, according to the White House Historical Association.

☆ Rivian owners can’t help but gush about their trucks, flaws and all
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Matt Mcfarland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“The Rivian is probably my favorite vehicle.”A Rivian R1T leaves the assembly line at its manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. Rivian owners have generally praised the R1T's features, including the gear tunnel for extra storage. Barnhart was one of several Rivian owners who said they were pleased with how accurately Rivian estimates its vehicles range. Feehley and other Rivian owners say it’s common to get questions from curious onlookers in parking lots, or to have people in cars driving alongside them taking pictures. Rivian owners describe being unwilling to ever sell their trucks.

☆ Crist to DeSantis: Will you run for president? Florida governor refuses to say in caustic debate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Marc Caputo | Marc Caputo Is A Senior National Political Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

“You’re running for governor,” Crist said, looking at DeSantis as the governor looked forward. “It’s not a tough question,” Crist said, filling the dead air. When Crist blamed DeSantis for rising utility bills and the skyrocketing cost of hurricane insurance, DeSantis faulted Crist for supporting Biden’s policies amid rising inflation. Time and again Monday night, Crist returned to the issue of DeSantis’ looming decision about whether he would run for president in 2024. It wasn’t the only question DeSantis wouldn’t answer.

☆ DeSantis dodges on whether he'd serve out full time as governor but zings Biden and Crist as 'worn-out old donkey' in the process
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Kimberly Leonard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"The only worn-out old donkey I want to put out to pasture is Charlie Crist," DeSantis said. DeSantis was implying both Biden and Crist are old. But in the process, DeSantis criticized the age of Crist, a former Democratic congressman, and Republican governor, as well as President Joe Biden. DeSantis' comment comes after Crist accused DeSantis of wanting to run for president in 2024. Trump would be 78 if he were to become president again in 2024 — the same age Biden was when he became president.

☆ Presidential politics, age, and a contrast in styles: DeSantis and Crist take center stage at Florida's lone gubernatorial debate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Kimberly Leonard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ron DeSantis and Democrat Charlie Crist debated on Monday. Ron DeSantis and Democrat Charlie Crist, a former congressman, faced off Monday in their lone debate before the election to decide who will lead Florida over the next four years. DeSantis has become a fan favorite to run for president in 2024, particularly if former President Donald Trump doesn't run again. DeSantis tied Crist to BidenOn the campaign trail, DeSantis rarely says Crist's name. Crist has openly supported and embraced Biden, and the president is scheduled to campaign with Crist in Florida on November 1.

GAZA, Oct 24 (Reuters) - In a scrapyard near Gaza's fence with Israel, thousands of old batteries are piling up - one of several such sites in the enclave set up to mitigate the environmental repercussions of the blackouts that are a feature of daily life. To minimize the impact of the thousands of tonnes of old batteries that have built up after 15 years of blockade, environment officials have set up five storage sites away from heavily populated areas. "Keeping batteries exposed to the environment is certainly dangerous," said Ahmed Al-Manama, of the Water and Quality Environment Authority. "Lead can get into drinking water reserves and dust from the batteries can blow away and pollute plants, trees and the soil." For the enclave's ever-inventive scrap dealers, however, they provide an opportunity, and scavengers tour the streets in donkey carts, buying up old batteries or picking them off garbage dumps for resale and recycling.

☆ ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ teaser trailer shows first look at Chris Pratt as Mario
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-06 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Video game purists expecting a faithful adaptation of the original Nintendo game might be somewhat surprised by first teaser for the new “Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which debuted on Thursday. This is also when the game’s memorable music is finally heard, albeit briefly. The CGI-animated film, from Nintendo and Illumination, features several other big name stars, including Charlie Day as Mario’s brother Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong. The last time the iconic video game was translated into a feature-length studio film was almost 30 years ago, with the ill-begotten 1993 release of the live-action “Super Mario Bros.,” starring Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo. The new movie is due to hit theaters on April 7, 2023.

Cum arată cei 50 de ani de istorie a industriei jocurilor videoDe la începutul jocurilor arcade, până la apariția consolei pe care o poți folosi și acasă, industria jocurilor video a crescut exponențial în ultimele decenii. Graficul de mai jos arată modul în care industria s-a schimbat și a crescut începând cu anii ’70. După ce a scăzut din cauza unui exces de clone nereușite a jocului Pong, lansarea Space Invaders în 1978 a revigorat piața. Chiar și Microsoft a recunoscut importanța jocurilor pe PC-uri și a dezvoltat DirectX API pentru a ajuta la programarea jocurilor. 2001 – prezent: Boom-ul onlineCu toate acestea, creșterea în utilizare și disponibilitate a Internetului și a dispozitivelor mobile a făcut ca industria jocurilor să crească și ea de la zeci de miliarde la sute de miliarde.

Organizations: Space, Nintendo, Sega, Sega Mega, Sony, PlayStation, Microsoft, Xbox, Boom, Blizzard, Nokia, Amazon, Google

☆ Universal откроет тематический парк Super Nintendo World в феврале
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-07 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

В японском городе Осаке появится тематический парк Super Nintendo World. В Super Nintendo World организуют американские горки в стиле Mario Kart, они будут расположены внутри замка злодея Боузера. Другой изюминкой парка станет аттракцион «Приключение Иоси» — он также основан на серии видеоигр Super Mario World. Как и в других зонах, в Super Nintendo World откроются тематические кафе и магазины атрибутики. Super Mario World планировали открыть еще летом, но из‑за пандемии коронавируса открытие новой территории отложили.

Persons: Mario Kart, Donkey, Боузер, Марио Organizations: Nintendo, Universal Studios Japan, Bloomberg, Universal Studios, Universal, Warner Bros, Marvel, Super Nintendo, Donkey Kong Locations: Осака

☆ Super Mario Bros. 3 стала самой дорогой видеоигрой: какую рекордную сумму выложили за раритет
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-25 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +2 min

Heritage Auction открыл детали недавней продажи Super Mario Bros. 3, установившей новый мировой рекорд. Ранее в июле сообщалось, что закрытая копия Super Mario Bros. для NES была продана за 114 000 долларов. Heritage Auction сообщили, что им удалось продать запечатанную копию игры для NES Super Mario Bros. 3 (1990) за колоссальную сумму – 156 000 долларов. Для игроков, которые хотят пережить ностальгический опыт, который может предложить Super Mario Bros. 3, но не хотят тратить такие средства – игра доступна на Nintendo Switch через Nintendo Switch Online. Стоит отметить, что Super Mario Bros. 3 – не первый продукт Nintendo, который в этом году продается по сумасшедшим ценам на аукционе.

Persons: Donkey, Mario, Марио, Супер Марио, Покемон, Нинтендо Organizations: Mario Bros, Nintendo

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