New Halo Game Is Top Draw At Video Game Convention - September 3 2010

SEATTLE - Thousands of video gamers are in Seattle right now for a huge video game convention - and many are hoping to get a their first chance at the new Halo game. The game - Halo "Reach," the next chapter in the series - could mean billions for one local game studio. And at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, gamers are getting their first chance to play the final release. "We have to be very careful to make sure our fans get the best possible experience and stay true - because they expect a lot from a Halo game," says Brian Jarrard of Bungie Studios in Kirkland. The last version of Halo raked in $170 million on its first day. And so far, gamers have been blown away by the new game. "The abilities are a nice add-on - can help turn the tide in the battle and stuff," says Levi Phillips. Jarrard called it a "fan-oriented game show." "It isn't about industry and press. It's the real gamers, the real fans who play our games," he says. Some of those fans not only play their favorite games - they live them. "I am the character from Brutal Legend," says one woman. Kyle Kahklen came a long way to play Halo Reach. "I came all the way from Juneau, Alaska, to do this thing. So it's a great experience," he says. "I waited in line for about 20 minutes before I actually played a game." Sales from the Halo franchise are expected to hit $2 billion this year. And that's why Bungie Studios spent three years giving fans more of what they love. "Like the flow of the game. It's very intense, very fast-paced, compared to Halo 3. I really like it," says Kahklen. And that could mean another billion-dollar hit for local programmers. Halo Reach hits store on Sept. 14 - in time for the holiday shopping season.

My Love for Tara - August 29 2010

So this is my site and I want the world to know this. I love Tara Parks with all my heart. I made a mistake a year ago and kissed and groped a gal for a very brief period, of maybe 3 seconds. Tara split On August 2 - 2010, I have to go to court now to get my parenting visitation back. I love her dearly and would do any thing to get her back. I miss her and my daughter both equaly. I have been able to over look the defects of character that she has and have told myself that this is all part of being involed in a realtionship. No words will ever express my pain and feeling of loss of this realtionship

2010 Columbia Cup Final Hydroplane Races - July 25 2010

Top Hydro Photo 2010 Columbia Cup Final Seven boats take to the Columbia River for the 2010 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup Final. From r. to l., the U-96 Spirit of Qatar, U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto, U-7 Graham Trucking, U-21 Miss Albert Lee, U-17 Miss Red Dot and U-37 Miss Peters & May race in the final. The U-5 Formulaboats.com was the trailer boat. Steve David won the race from lane two after Villwock was assessed a one lap penalty. (Josh Rodreguez) Latest News * Championship heat Kai-Huei Yau/Herald The Columbia Cup championship heat from a helicopter flying over the course. UPDATED: Oh Boy! Oberto wins 3rd straight Columbia Cup Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 KENNEWICK, Wash. — Steve David crossed the finish line second, but he still won his third consecutive Columbia Cup. * Cooper, thunder missing from Columbia Cup Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 KENNEWICK -- There's a sign on a lift in Lampson Pits that says "Bring Back the Thunder" with the U3 right in the middle of it. HYDRO PHOTOS Hydros: Hydro photos Gallery: Aerial View of Unlimited Finals 07-25-2010 Gallery: Follies First Timers 07-25-2010 Gallery: Day Three Pits Beach and Racing 07-25-2010 Hydros: Hydro photos Gallery: Water Follies 2010 Columbia Park Day 3 07-25-2010 Gallery: Villwock Penalized 07-25-2010 Gallery: Columbia Cup Franklin County 07-25-2010 VIDEOS Hydros: Video * ›› Video: Chief official explains Villwock infraction Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 * ›› Video: Unlimited finals, controversy Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 * ›› Video: Kaleigh Perkins after winning UL final Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 * ›› Video: Erick Ellstrom after final heat Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 * ›› Video: J. Michael Kelly after final heat Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 * ›› Video: Heat 3B Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 More Hydro News * Roostertales: Day 2 of the Columbia Cup Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 KENNEWICK -- The battle between the U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto and the U-96 Spirit of Qatar was the main show in Saturday's final round of qualifying. * Becker, Muncey provide early thrills Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 KENNEWICK -- The Unlimited Lights got off to a couple of false starts Saturday, but after the first day of competition at the Atomic Cup, Paul Becker looked impressive with two heat victories. * Top boats cruise in Columbia Cup qualifying Published Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 KENNEWICK -- Steve David and Dave Villwock beat the rest of the field Saturday in the Lamb Weston Columbia Cup, while the boat graveyard on the Columbia River known as the first turn claimed one victim, injured another and nearly got a third. * Columbia Cup 2010 live chat Published Saturday, Jul. 24, 2010 Join the Sunday live chat with the Tri-City Herald Web Lizards. * A bittersweet hydro return for Kamiakin's X-Man Published Saturday, Jul. 24, 2010 KENNEWICK -- Vince Xaudaro has had his share of ups and downs in hydro racing. * 2010 Unlimited Lights lineup for Columbia Cup Published Saturday, Jul. 24, 2010 KENNEWICK -- Here is the lineup of Unlimited Lights boats entered for the 2010 Columbia Cup: * U-37 returns after accident Published Saturday, Jul. 24, 2010 KENNEWICK -- Jon Zimmerman went out on the Columbia River in the U-37 Miss Peters & May on Friday and qualified for the Lamb Weston Columbia Cup with a speed of 146.656 mph. * 2010 Unlimited hydroplane drivers lineup, team standings Published Saturday, Jul. 24, 2010 PASCO, Wash. -- Here are the team standings for the 2010 H1 unlimited hydroplane circuit as of Thursday, July 22: * David, Villwock battle for top spot on Columbia Published Saturday, Jul. 24, 2010 KENNEWICK -- Twenty points. * Roostertales: Kelly remains optimistic Published Saturday, Jul. 24, 2010 KENNEWICK -- If there is one guy who still has a chance to catch Steve David and Dave Villwock for the national championship, it's J Michael Kelly in the U-7 Graham Trucking. Read more: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/hydroracing/#ixzz0ulycvBvo