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Festival EXTRAORDINAIRE presents 'The Birds"Anthony DuvaAlfred Hitchcock’s 49th film was "The Birds" , an adaptation of a novella by Daphine du Maurier, which was inspired by an actual news story about a mysterious infestation of birds in Santa Cruz, California. Tippi Hedren was the blond heroine, playing opposite Rod Taylor. The Jules Verne Festival and world class lounge, The Edison, are presenting a series of films entitled EXTRAORDINAIRE, which will pay tribute to iconic films of the past, honor legendary people, recognize outstanding achievements and celebrate significant milestones. The Edison will host EXTRAORDINAIRE once a month to create living history, providing guests an insight into past eras of invention and discovery; blending science, adventure, imagination and innovation...
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Club Deportivo Chiva USAAnthony DuvaClub Deportivo Chiva USA is a professional soccer club based in Carson, California and participates in Major League Soccer. The club founded in 2004, plays its home games at the Home Depot Center, sharing it with arch rival the Los Angeles Galaxy. The official colors of Club Chiva are red, white and blue, the same as Club Deportivo Guadalajara, one of the most widely supported teams in Mexico.
Founded on August 2, 2004, as Major League Soccer’s eleventh team, Club Chiva achieved remarkable success in just three seasons...
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Sex DriveAnthony DuvaDirected by Sean Anders, with a screenplay with Sean Anders and John Morris with Josh Zuckerman , Clark Duke, Amanda Crew, James Marsden and Seth Green.
Sex Drive is a teen age sex comedy picking up where Porky’s in the 80’s and America Pie in the 90’s left off. Basically it is about a virgin who wants to get laid.
The plot is simple: Eighteen-year-old Ian Lafferty sets out on a cross country drive with his best friends Lance and Felicia in order to lose his virginity to a red-hot babe he met on the Internet...
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The X Files:I Want To BelieveRussell DandridgeDirected by Chris Carter
Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly, Alvin "Xzibit" Joiner
Rated: PG-13 (for violence, disturbing content)
What is the truth, well, unfortunately for "X-Files: I Want to Believe" it might not be want you want to hear. Unless you are really fond of the characters Scully and Mulder, this movie is a typical one with a script that does not get started until way too long into the film.
It had been rumored it would be a stand alone, that worked for me, but as a fan of the television series I still needed something paranormal to remind me of that old show I knew and loved. Set in West Virginia, but shot in British Columbia, an ex-priest played excellently by Bill Connolly is seeing psychic visions, but it is questionable if he really is or not...
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Berlin and Potsdam: History Now!Rita CookWhen you only have a short amount of time in the Berlin and Potsdam area there are definitely some must-sees to make top priority on your agenda. While it might not seem like there is time to do it all, you can definitely hit the major hotspots and see a good portion of what the city has to offer. As most people will remember, Berlin was divided from 1961 until 1989 when the wall that separated the east from the west finally came down. Today, Berlin is the cosmopolitan capital of the reunited Germany and with that comes just about every lifestyle imaginable...
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A Jaguar SmorgasbordRita CookJaguar, the name roles off the tongue with the same kind of style that makes the Jaguar brand itself so enviable. When folks say Jaguar they stand a little taller, look a little prouder and, these days with the choices of Jaguar makes and models (and price ranges) there is certainly one of these old world, but at the same time ultra-hip cars for just about everyone (discerning taste not included).
Jaguar XK Convertible
Always convertible time, the Jaguar XK Convertible is especially hot because it has not only a refined interior matched with a style and grace, but great handling too. It is safe to say this particular Jaguar knows how to drive itself, and with the advanced technology it offers, this super-charged V-8 is a thing of beauty...
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Lima, PeruRita CookForget about Machu Picchu on your next trip (or even your first trip to Peru). Indeed, spend some time in the capital of Lima instead. While most people just spend a day or two in Lima on their way to another destination in the country, there is so much to see and do that a week won’t even really scratch the surface.
From museums to culinary to history, the culture in Lima is as old as the Incans who settled there thousands of years ago and the country ranges from desert to mountain to snowy regions all represented by the indigenous people that have migrated to the capital as well...
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Santa Fe and Taos New MexicoRita CookLooking for a drive destination that’s just the next state over? New Mexico has more to offer than most places with a truly laid back atmosphere and a one of a kind charm. While most people will begin their trip in Albuquerque, it’s Santa Fe and Taos where the visitor can really get that laid back New Mexico experience.
Taos
Who hasn’t heard of Taos with its list of famous names visiting or living in the area? For example, it’s where Julia Roberts and even Donald Rumsfeld call home. When you’re visiting, the best place to spend a few nights or longer is at El Monte Sagrado...
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Made In TaiwanRita CookFor years, Taiwan has been associated with the term "Made in Taiwan."
These days, though, it is a unique vacation experience that is a good "first" if you have never traveled to Asia.
Taiwan’s population is made up of almost entirely Han Chinese, now called Taiwanese with about a half-million indigenous people who did not migrate from mainland China.
At the head of the class in terms of friendly people, the locals will make your trip a real experience beginning in the capital city of Taipei, where most travelers to Taiwan begin their journey...
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Saturn SkyRita CookSaturn Sky
This little drop-top two seater in the roadster family got me more compliments than any car I’ve driven in awhile. Everyone wanted to know what it was and when I told them the price and the Saturn name they were duly impressed. I had the turbo version, which really offered the spunk I needed to get going on the road, but there is also the slower one as well with 177 horsepower. Since it’s a Saturn you can expect the no haggle policy and walk away with a vehicle that offers a lot for the money...
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