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Where “Hunger Games” ranks among other young adult dystopian stories

Where “Hunger Games” ranks among other young adult dystopian stories

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2.”Murray Close, Lionsgate Nearly a decade ago, my friends and I spent hours in line at our local movie theater so we could see “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2” on opening night (because the novel idea of reserving seats did not exist). We stood below umbrellas in the Portland rain until the theater let us wait inside. Then we stood for a little longer, until our feet hurt, and we retired to sitting on the crumb-coated theater floor and played cards to cope with the boredom....

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10 Worst Things The Roys Have Done In Succession

10 Worst Things The Roys Have Done In Succession

Nobody does evil quite like the Roys. The media dynasty at the heart of HBO's Emmy-winning comedy-drama series "Succession" rules America's airwaves with an iron fist, and the Roys themselves are equal parts ruthless, cruel, abusive, dysfunctional, and delusional. Maybe it's no surprise, then, that over the course of the show's four seasons, they have committed a slew of appalling acts against each other, themselves, and the people who surround them. For the family behind Waystar Royco, the company that does "rollercoasters and hate speech," this is all par for the course.Every episode of "Succession" is packed to the rafters...

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Working With Old High-Voltage EPROMs Is Fussy

Working With Old High-Voltage EPROMs Is Fussy

EPROMs, those UV-erasable memory chips of the 80s and 90s, once played a crucial role in countless electronic devices. They’ve become relics of a bygone era, but for enthusiasts of vintage electronics, the allure of these light-sensitive devices remains strong. Today, we’re diving into [Kevin Osborn]’s nostalgic journey as he uncovers the secrets of old EPROMs loaded with Atari 7800 code. [Kevin] used to work at General Computer Company, which produced the Atari 7800 and several games for the system. Thus, he had a handful of old carts and development EPROMs sitting up in his attic along with an old...

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12 Inexpensive Easter Games for the Whole Family

12 Inexpensive Easter Games for the Whole Family

Spring is coming and that brings a holiday we all love called Easter.  My kids love to get out and play in the Spring.  I wanted to find some fun, inexpensive Easter games for the whole family to enjoy while we celebrate Easter. These are simple easter games for the family that can be played from toddler to adulthood.  Most of the games are played with items you already have around your house or yard.  These games will help you stick to your budget! Inexpensive Easter Games for the Whole Family Easter Word Search is a great game to enjoy with your...

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53 Action-Packed Things To Do In London In April 2023

53 Action-Packed Things To Do In London In April 2023

Roof East reopens from 20 April. Photo: Owen B Photography NOW PLAY THIS: Tying in with the ongoing London Games Festival, Somerset House hosts Now Play This 2023, a festival of experimental games featuring interactive exhibitions, live shows, and plenty of chances to test drive some of those games. 1-9 April EASTER HOLIDAYS: The first two weeks of April are the Easter holidays for the majority of London schools. If you've got children or teenagers to entertain, take a look at our Easter holidays events guide — we've covered shows, exhibitions and one-off events, as well as some free things...

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