Huntsman

Reviews for "Snow White and the Huntsman," a dark and violent retelling of the fairy tale, are all over the map. This movie follows the recent release of a comic adaptation -- "Mirror, Mirror" with Julia Roberts and Nathan Lane -- and they couldn't be more different. "Snow White and the Huntsman" is driven by special effects, and a vicious queen, played by Charlize Theron. Snow White (Kristen Stewart) is much more feisty too -- far, far from a naive fairy tale character. Sounds like a movie you will love or hate.

now playing "Dark Shadows" (PG-13). In this comic takeoff from the 1970s daytime drama, vampire Barnabas Collins emerges from a long slumber to 1972 Maine. With Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter. TownMall Cinemas (10:20 p.m.) "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" (PG). The gang joins a traveling circus in an effort to elude those trying to catch them, and get back to New York. With Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and David Schwimmer. TownMall Cinemas (12:00*, 1:00, 2:30*, 4:00, 5:00*, 6:50, 7:30*, 9:20, 10:00* p.m.)

G. Leslie "Les" Grimes, the Green Spring Valley Hounds' huntsman for 35 seasons, died of a heart ailment Monday at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The Butler resident was 89. On a fox hunt, Mr. Grimes, astride a horse and dressed in a scarlet coat, would use his distinctive voice and a horn to lead a pack of nearly 40 hounds. "Tall and slow-talking, with a face scored from all those years outdoors, Mr. Grimes moves with the kind of lanky grace that hounds and horses find reassuring," read a 1973 Evening Sun profile.

Reviews for "Snow White and the Huntsman," a dark and violent retelling of the fairy tale, are all over the map. This movie follows the recent release of a comic adaptation -- "Mirror, Mirror" with Julia Roberts and Nathan Lane -- and they couldn't be more different. "Snow White and the Huntsman" is driven by special effects, and a vicious queen, played by Charlize Theron. Snow White (Kristen Stewart) is much more feisty too -- far, far from a naive fairy tale character. Sounds like a movie you will love or hate.

DALLAS -- Texaco Inc. has agreed to sell its Texaco Chemical Co. and almost all its worldwide chemical operations to a joint venture controlled by two billionaires, Jon M. Huntsman of Utah and Kerry Packer of Australia, for $1.06 billion, the two parties said yesterday.Texaco said the sale would allow it to focus on its core oil and gas business.The deal would be the largest in a series of acquisitions that Mr. Huntsman has made since 1982 to build his closely held #F Huntsman Financial Corp.

In the Region New owner plans no change for health supply firm American Homecare Supply LLC, the Pennsylvania parent of Mid Atlantic Health Care of Owings Mills, has been acquired by Air Products, a Fortune 500 company also based in Pennsylvania, the companies said yesterday. Bob Cucuel, chief executive officer of American Homecare, said there would " be no change" in the operations of Mid Atlantic, an 11-year-old subsidiary with 140 employees. Mid Atlantic, which also has an office in Beltsville, supplies respiratory therapy, infusion therapy and home medical equipment.

FORMER ANNE Arundel resident Michael Impellizzeri has moved from amateur shutterbug to professional photographer with the self-publication of his book, "Impressions of the Natural World: An Inspirational Journey."The book contains 64 outdoor photos taken from Maryland to Yellowstone National Park.Each is accompanied by a quotation."There's no political message except that we have a beautiful country out there," said Impellizzeri.He lived in Anne Arundel for 25 years before he moved to Florida last year after retiring from the federal Department of Transportation.

now playing "Battleship" (PG-13). This sci-fi action movie pits a fleet of naval ships against an alien force that's attacking Earth. Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker and Tadanobu Asano. TownMall Cinemas (1:10, 7:10 p.m.) "Chernobyl Diaries" (R). In this horror film, a group of "extreme" tourists go to a city where workers of the Chernobyl nuclear plant lived, and discover they are not alone. TownMall Cinemas (1:50, 4:50, 7:50, 10:05 p.m.)

Except for the lack of a swimsuit issue, Geezerjock - a new magazine targeting older athletes - could be called Sports Illustrated for Seniors. The slick publication, launched this year, includes a similar format of feature stories, event coverage, profiles and eye-catching photography as SI - with one major difference. All of Geezerjock's content is focused on Masters' level competitors and competitions. "Masters" is commonly used to refer to sporting events for men and women amateur athletes 40 or 50 and above.

SALT LAKE CITY -- When Texas learned it was an 11th seed, the Longhorns felt slighted. Last night, their intention was to earn a little respect.And Texas (23-7) did just that, using its defensive pressure to spark a 90-73 victory over sixth-seeded Oregon in a West Regional first-round game at the Huntsman Center.Terrence Rencher scored 19 points and backcourt mate Roderick Anderson added 15 for Texas, which advanced to tomorrow's second round against No. 3 seed Maryland."I'm happy we got the 11th seed," Texas coach Tom Penders said afterward.

Former ambassador to China and GOP presidential primary contender Jon Huntsman normally takes reasonable positions, but he has waffled on the question of global warming ("Gingrich has double-digit lead in new national poll," Dec. 7). Mr. Huntsman was quoted in The Sun as requesting the scientific community to state its position on whether humans have played a role in climate change more clearly. Mr. Huntsman should be aware that the National Academies of Sciences, the nation's spokesman for the scientific community, has unequivocally stated that global warming is in part man made and poses an serious threat to mankind.

Those weird Motocross ads must be working.  GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman yesterday picked up what must be a coveted endorsement among bike riders: The approval of Annapolis native (and extreme biking king) Travis Pastrana. Pastrana is the only human being on earth who can do a double backflip on a bike, and he's usually not political. But he decided to ride into the political mud for his friend and fellow rider Huntsman.  Here's how @travispastrana endorsed @jonhuntsman on Twitter:   "Not one 4 politics, but  @ JonHuntsman , fellow MX rider, good friend of  @ NitroCircus  &smartest man I know, is running 4 President.

GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman's campaign wants you to know that he is a Motocross rider in his spare time "to relax" -- and that he is apparently very, very cool.  No surprise, this ad comes from Fred Davis, who made Christine O'Donnell's famous "I am not a witch" ad and Carly Fiorina's "Demon sheep" ad. (Which are, incidentally, my two favorite ads of the last campaign cycle.)  A previous Davis ad for Huntsman (President Obama's former ambassador to China) also mentioned his former rock band, "Wizard.

Carl Edward Shaffer Sr., the former huntsman of the Mount Carmel Hounds who also raised hunting dogs, died of heart disease Oct. 24 at his Sha-Hill Farm in Parkton. He was 83. Born at his parents' home in Upperco, he developed a love of horses while harvesting crops as a boy on workhorses on neighbors' farms. He later showed and trained horses. Family members said he trained Billy Blitz, winner of working hunter division championships, including at the Harrisburg Horse Show in Pennsylvania.

Howard Arthur "Hound Dog" Brown, an Eastern Shore huntsman who bred foxhounds, was a fox hunter until his late 80s, when he switched from a horse to a pickup truck to continue his pursuit of the elusive prey. Mr. Brown, who was 96, died in his sleep April 22 at Chestertown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Brown was born in Baltimore and was raised in Reisterstown and Westminster. He attended Carroll County public schools until dropping out in the eighth grade. "He then began working with horses.

G. Leslie "Les" Grimes, the Green Spring Valley Hounds' huntsman for 35 seasons, died of a heart ailment Monday at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The Butler resident was 89. On a fox hunt, Mr. Grimes, astride a horse and dressed in a scarlet coat, would use his distinctive voice and a horn to lead a pack of nearly 40 hounds. "Tall and slow-talking, with a face scored from all those years outdoors, Mr. Grimes moves with the kind of lanky grace that hounds and horses find reassuring," read a 1973 Evening Sun profile.

SALT LAKE CITY -- When Texas learned it was an 11th seed, the Longhorns felt slighted. Last night, their intention was to earn a little respect.And Texas (23-7) did just that, using its defensive pressure to spark a 90-73 victory over sixth-seeded Oregon in a West Regional first-round game at the Huntsman Center.Terrence Rencher scored 19 points and backcourt mate Roderick Anderson added 15 for Texas, which had six scorers in double figures.It was the sixth straight win for the Longhorns, who advanced to tomorrow's second round against the winner of the Maryland-Gonzaga game.