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JON BON JOVI WRITES SONGS FOR BUDDY MOVIE

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – The last time Jon Bon Jovi wrote and performed a song for a movie, he won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar. That was “Blaze of Glory” from “Young Guns 2” — but it was 22 years ago. He’s giving it another try. Bon Jovi wrote and performed two songs for the upcoming criminal buddy movie “Stand Up Guys,” out in February. He says the song “Old Habits Die Hard” was inspired directly from a line in the first scene when old friends see each other again. He says the other song, “Not Running Anymore,” is about criminals on the run and he had to put himself in a confessional and “be that Catholic school boy one more time.”

WENTY’S TWO CENTS: “NEW COKE?”

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WENTY’S TWO CENTS
The caffeine-addled ramblings of KCOW “Wakeup Show” host Jason Wentworth

Well, we’re eight days into the launch of our new website, and–to the surprise of nobody on our radio and internet team–reaction is mixed.  You see, we’ve had experience with good, bad and ugly reactions to change.  And we love it!  We’d really be upset if nobody said anything when we added or removed programming, changed our schedule, etc.  I’ve said about a thousand times in my years here: “KCOW listeners are the most observant radio listeners in the world.”

So…we knew that replacing two individual websites with a new site that serves both the Alliance and Chadron area was a big change.  And big change can be…messy.  History is thick with stories of changes people didn’t want, and in some cases (remember “New Coke”?) the change was reversed.

But panhandlepost.com is not “New Coke”.  A new label?  Maybe.  A new packaging innovation? Most definitely.  But allow me to express what our two old websites and this new one have in common.

Our local news and sports stories are still researched, reported and written by KCOW News Director Kevin Horn and Double Q Country News Director John Axtell.  These guys live and work in this community, they know where the stories are, and they spend more hours a day posting new articles to this website than I do watching old reruns on TV.  And I spend a lot of hours doing that.

Open Mic still posted every day?  Check.  Teamline audio links to Chadron State Eagles and Alliance Bulldogs sports play-by-play?  Check.

I know there’s a learning curve finding this material in the new layout after so many years with our previous websites–which, by the way, were brilliantly developed and maintained.  The fact that so many of you miss the old layout certainly reflects that.

But this website is allowing us to bring you new content, and new features we never had before.  Let’s start with the most obvious–comments!  We want your thoughts on all the articles you read here, and now you can give us feedback instantly.  You can also share any article to social media like Facebook.  These are functions that other websites have had for several years if not longer.

In the past, we would never think to fortify our websites with entertainment stories, or blogs like this one, or really anything that wasn’t local news.  We didn’t want to interfere with what brings most of our listeners to our website.  Now, with the Panhandle Post design, we can do all of the above and more–but if you’re strictly interested in local news stories, you’ll find them under the “Local” tab–and nothing else.  Same with the sports tab–only sports scores and stories.

I’m starting a new paragraph because this is key: If the front page overwhelms you, make the tabs your friend.   They’re all along the top of the home page, like little monorails that take you directly to what you came for.  (Am I overexplaining this?  Maybe so.)

Now, this is my blog and everything you’ve just read is my opinion.  I just felt like putting it out there.  I hope that if your early reaction to the website was less-than-rapturous, you will at least give yourself time to get familiar with the new look.

Because when it comes to local content, community information and hometown connections, we’re still using the Original Recipe.

OPEN MIC THURSDAY NOV. 8 2012

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THURSDAY NOV. 8, 2012

 

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HARRY WOODROW “WOODY” SCHANK, 95

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Harry Woodrow “Woody” Schank, 95, of Gering, passed away, Monday, November 5, 2012, at Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff.

His funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 9, 2012, at Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home Chapel in Scottsbluff with Pastor Matt Fowler  officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Lawn Cemetery in Gering with military honors provided by the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Friends may visit from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff.  Memorial may be made to Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home.  Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com

Woody was born November 15, 1916, at Beatrice, Nebraska to Charles and Anna (Wiedenhammer) Schank.  He grew up in Scottsbluff and graduated from the Scottsbluff High School.  He married Mary Alyce Ford.  He served in the United States Army during World War II, from September 9, 1942 to October 15, 1945.  When he returned from the service they lived in Torrington, Wyoming.  He later owned and operated Schank Plumbing and Heating in Kimball for ten years and then the Western Auto Store in Gering.  He retired from Independent Plumbing and Heating in Scottsbluff after working there for 10 years. 

He was a past member the United Methodist Church in Gering, Kimball Fire Department, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, American Legion and VFW.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and RV Camping. 

Survivors include his daughter, Marlyce (Kenneth Drybread) Strecker of Denver, Colorado; grandson, Kevin (Lynette) Strecker of Morrill; great- grandchildren, Jessica Strecker and Jacob Strecker of Morrill; and sister, Dotty Otte of Florida.

Woody was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; grandson, Kent Strecker; and eleven siblings. 

 

 

JASON’S YOUTUBE FLASHBACK! 11/8/12

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The new James Bond film “Skyfall” comes to theaters this weekend, and yesterday on the “Workday Show” Mike Glesinger and I talked about some of the great James Bond movie songs.  From Shirley Bassey to Adele, part of the fun of each 007 adventure is the music.  I think Gles and I ended up agreeing that this one is our favorite.  And I saw it performed live at the Pepsi Center in 2005, complete with fireworks and explosions!

 

https://youtu.be/s9CgEMt7TJg

ELI RATES THE GAMES: HOME

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ELI RATES THE GAMES
By KCOW Weekend Warrior and Resident Madman Eli Smith

Indie game developer Benjamin Rivers released a game earlier this year that caught the eyes of a few critics, but really didn’t cause too much of an uproar on the indie games scene. This game is obviously no Minecraft, Fez, or Braid, but it certainly has a charm of its own– an experience that is well worth it for the whopping price of three dollars. This game is simply known as Home.

Home is an interesting game…as you play through the storyline you find yourself discovering a few strange things, among them your own somewhat beaten appearance and signs that people were hurt all over the first area. As you continue to explore, bodies start popping up all over the place. During this whole period your character has no memory, making the signs around you even more interesting. The storyline is nothing overly special; it’s  something you would expect out of a horror game. “Home” is more a game of exploration, and if you make the effort to find additional items you will not be disappointed with the results. You find yourself backtracking through a few short areas you couldn’t get to the first time, because you found an item that might help you out later on, and if you use that item to get to a new area the mystery continues to grow. That being said, this gameplay might be boring to certain gamers who are used to the action packed titles of today. Another thing to keep in mind is the fact that the game is only about an hour and a half long. Despite that fact it may take a few playthroughs to acquire the best possible result, making this game around five hours long depending upon your willingness to try again.

The sounds are rather well crafted for a three dollar game. The game suggests that you turn off the lights and put in a pair of headphones, and provides a lot of sounds that work well with the darkened ambiance. Those who are easily spooked might want to avoid this title, but the horror is subdued by the game’s graphics. “Home”  was created by one  man–an indie game developer who decided to go with a retro look for the game, as the characters and items are all pixelated. The graphics are rather charming, giving the gamers who play this piece some fond memories of the past.

 

“Home” screenshot; the game has a retro design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To conclude, Home is a three dollar horror game. People will be turned off by the lack of action and the fact that it is very short, but I encourage you to give it a try anyway. It may not look like much, but the game still gives you a sense of intrigue and is well worth the three dollar price-point. To throw in a little bonus at the end of this review, if you end up buying and playing the game yourself share your own story below in the comments section. It is encouraged to do so at the end of the game, as there are a few branching paths and you must come to your own conclusion with all the evidence you found. Download it off of Steam and tell me what you think below.

Next game review: To The Moon
A fascinating tale following the adventures of two individuals as they grant the wish of a dying man.

PBS SERIES YOUR SPOUSE WON’T WATCH WITH YOU RETURNS FOR THIRD SEASON

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 ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – Fans of “Downton Abbey” will get a refresher to prepare for season three. The cast has gotten together to reminisce about the highlights from seasons one and two for a PBS special that will air later this month. You can also see what went on behind the scenes and get a sneak peak at season three. “Downton Abbey Revisited” premieres November 25. The new season will start January 6.

ESTEEMED NEWS ANCHOR REFUSES TO ADMIT TO ELECTION NIGHT….UH…SPIRIT

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UNDATED (AP) – Diane Sawyer knows what you’re saying about her. Twitter was swamped with comments about Sawyer’s bizarre performance on election night. Many wondered if she was drunk. Sawyer tweeted back saying that she’s read the comments, “the good, the bad and the funny.” However, she didn’t explain what was up Tuesday night.

“SAWYER SMASH!” Or smashed.
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