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4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for December 6th, 2024

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Welcome to another look at some of the latest highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. There are a couple of big hits in this edition, as well as some interesting independents. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a...

Moments in Time

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• On Dec. 16, 1938, Adolf Hitler instituted the Mother’s Cross, a medal awarded as part of an initiative designed to encourage women of “pure” German origin to grow the Third Reich’s population. Each year between 1938 and 1944, gold medals were given to women with eight or more children, silver medals to women with six to seven, and bronze medals to women with five.

• On Dec. 17, 2010, a struggling street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire outside the governor’s office in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. That morning, his merchandise had been confiscated by a municipal inspector, as Bouazizi was operating without a government permit. His act was considered the start of...

In Loving Memory

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Benson Brown of Red Rock, died on Nov. 21. He was 61.

He was born in Zuni on June 27, 1961.

Benson was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Brown; his mother Annie L. Nez; and his brothers Stenson Lee, Sr. and Johnson Lee, Sr. He is survived by his sisters Ethelyn Rodriquez, Brenda Sandoval, and Meldred McCabe.

Funeral services will be held at the Gallup Cemetery on Dec. 6 at 10 am. Memorials can be sent to Cope Memorial Chapter.

 

Sharon Largo of Fort Wingate, died on Nov. 23. She was 70.

She was born in Crownpoint on Nov. 26, 1953.  She was born into the Tachii’nii (within his cover clan), born for Bit’annii (Red running into water people clan).

Sharon was preceded in...

Winter coats, booties keep pets healthy in the winter

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By Sam Mazzota
King Syndicate

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We had a cold snap a couple of weeks ago, and the morning temperature dipped below freezing. After taking my Labradoodle, “Pierre,” for a walk around the block, I noticed he was shivering, and he walked with a tiny limp the rest of the day. He’s OK now, but it didn’t seem so cold when we went out. From now on, I’ll make sure he has a doggie sweater and booties on for walks, even if there is no snow on the ground. — Sara in Bennington, Vermont

DEAR SARA: That’s a good plan. I’m glad Pierre is doing fine now, but I’m sure that was a scary lesson. Small dogs can be quickly affected by cold temperatures. Even when the...

CELEBRITY EXTRA

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By Dana Jackson

Q: What ever happened to Jussie Smollett since he was let out of jail after he was convicted for lying about being a victim of assault? Does he have any career left in Hollywood after this? — U.L.

A: Actor Jussie Smollett was at the peak of his career as a regular on the hit Fox series Empire when he said he was the victim of a hate crime. He eventually admitted that he staged the incident with his “attackers” and was subsequently charged with falsifying police reports. He was sentenced to 150 days in jail but only served six days before being released in 2023. The Illinois Supreme Court also recently ruled that he will not have to return to jail to finish his...

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