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When Graham died last week at 96, the American theater lost one of the leading revolutionaries of this century. Her great insight–“Movement never lies”–fueled an approach to dance that made classicists shudder at first, for it did away with the graceful illusions of ballet. Graham had no interest in ballet’s “let’s pretend”: dancing on one’s toes, denying gravity, forever working to surpass the merely physical. She pulled the art of dance right down to the floor, which was where her classes began....

ArenaNet recently laid its ban hammer down on over 3000 Guild Wars 2 accounts, whose users were caught exploiting a fairly simple mistake in an NPC shop. The shop in question was selling an otherwise basic item for an incredibly low price, while allowing users to sell the item back for a much greater amount – resulting in a huge amount of in-game currency being generated. It’s difficult to tell how far-reaching the exploit may be, as players may have used this acquired currency on very expensive and rare items in the game-wide trading post, or may have traded it with other players....

General managers talked about the issue Wednesday and, according to CBS Sports, there’s “no overwhelming consensus to change the rules.” MORE: John Wall defies criticism, even in defeat | NBA Draft: Surprise at No. 1? “There is not enough support to change it,” one executive in the meeting told CBS Sports. “It’s one of those perception is bigger than reality issues.” Players and coaches have weighed in on the issue throughout the postseason....

As a mainstay of the series’ hugely popular and much-praised multiplayer, the iconic map has seen considerable changes since its first appearance in 2001. ‘Coagulation’ was a clear evolution from ‘Blood Gulch’, adding in trenches and more cover options, while Valhalla swapped the harsh desert for lush greenery and putting the previously flat map on a tilt. ‘Bloodline’, as the name suggests, seeks to represent the entire lineage of the Halo series’ most iconic map — and as such it’s something of a grab-bag of elements from throughout its history....

Now, with almost a year having passed since that unveiling, it appears the Halo TV series is progressing along nicely, and just recently word of a potential partnership with Showtime has surrounded the show. While the deal between Xbox Entertainment Studios and Showtime has yet to go final, sources report the two sides are deep in negotiations. Apparently the deal is taking longer than normal because both sides are trying to work out the logistics of such an unprecedented partnership....

[HTML1] Halo fans better get their checklist ready because we’re nearing the highly anticipated launch of Halo 4, and 343 Industries is slowly rolling out all of the promotional materials Bungie used to before releasing the next entry in the beloved franchise. For those that already can’t tell, one of the biggest hype-builders going into the launch of any Halo is the live-action trailer. Like those that preceded it, this trailer sufficiently sets the stage for Halo 4, and was created with the help of some of the filmmaking industry’s top talent....

Plenty of details on the Spartan Ops and UNSC Infinity have been revealed, and are all elements of an expanded online experience. While larger experience systems and game modes are all well and good, it’s been safe to assume that the heart of Halo 4’s multiplayer wouldn’t be straying too far from the established formula. After all, 343 can’t be in a hurry to reinvent the wheel. Continuing the tradition of new abilities and perks instituted with Halo: Reach, a batch of leaked screenshots show a much more nuanced loadout system....

At the beginning of the documentary, audiences are introduced to the tragic death of 20-year-old Tonya Dawn Tadlock, also known as Tonya Hughes. She was believed at first to have died in a hit-and-run incident in 1990, just days away from her 21st birthday. A man named Clarence Hughes arrived at the hospital the following day, claiming to be her husband and the father of her two-year-old son, Michael Hughes....

Episode 2 of The Amazing Race Season 38, titled Patience is the New Me, the 11 remaining teams embarked on their second leg of the race. They had to drive themselves to Innsbruck, Austria, where their next set of tasks awaited them. Although the teams departed in the order they arrived last week, it didn’t stay that way. Many teams overtook others, while a few fell back, completing challenges. That’s exactly what happened to Tim and Rex this week....

The Celtic Warrior is set to team up with Drew McIntyre on this week’s Friday Night Show. The duo will aim to end Jimmy and Jey’s legendary title run. Taking to Twitter, the former WWE Champion claimed that he and McIntyre are going to make the tag titles look good again. Check out the Irishman’s tweet below: The Usos have previously defended their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against numerous teams, including The Brawling Brutes....

If anything, the results are even worse when video games are translated to the silver screen. Although John Leguizamo, who played Luigi in 1993’s Super Mario Bros. The Movie, says he is “proud” of the adaptation, Mario star Bob Hoskins referred to the film as the worst thing he ever did. The film was a box-office and commercial flop, but Mario may have another chance to hit the big screen yet....

The Marlins fired Bonds on Wednesday. MORE: Who were baseball’s most disappointing players in 2016? His full post: Working with the Marlins this past season has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my baseball career. I am grateful and humbled that Jeffrey Loria and the Marlins gave me the opportunity to be a part of their organization. Though my contract was only for one year, I enjoyed sharing my hitting knowledge and other aspects of the game with such a talented group of players....

The 25-year-old is Manchester United’s top target for the summer, with Jose Mourinho’s side set to offer €80 million (£65m) for the Ballon d’Or finalist. Aguero is right to fear for his future Despite the interest from the Red Devils, Cerezo believes Griezmann is enjoying playing for Atletico Madrid, and is determined to keep him at Vicente Calderon. “Every time I see Antoine I give him a hug,” Cerezo told COPE....

In the post on the popular discussion site Mumsnet, user Ispy9 explained that a year ago she was suffering from anxiety and depression and visited her doctor for support. During the COVID outbreak and the immediate aftermath in the last year, the numbers of adults presenting with symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorders increased in the U.S. According to the CDC, the percentage of adults with recent symptoms increased from 36....

And sure enough, the Xbox Live Rewards program is taking advantage. Announced today by Microsoft, between now and November 30, any Xbox Live Rewards member is eligible to receive Microsoft Points as recompense for their time spent in Halo 4 multiplayer. Addiction seems to be the only requirement: 35 hours will earn players 100 Microsoft Points ($1.25); 70 hours will earn 300 points ($3.75); and 140 hours - nearly six full days throughout the month’s remaining 23 - will earn 600 points ($7....

According to Mike Coppinger, Plant’s manager Luis DeCubas Jr. told ESPN that the cut wasn’t severe and that the boxer was fine. According to DeCubas Jr., the cut was a surface scratch as a result of Plant’s glasses damaging his face. DeCubas also confirmed that the rivalry between the two men was indeed personal after the chaotic press conference. Canelo Alvarez shoved Plant. In response, Plant attempted to slap Canelo....

From custom mounts to completely overhauled HUDs, the Dota 2 community acts as a never-ending supply of new content for the game. Considering the incredible success of the title and its ability to draw millions of viewers for its annual The International tournament, it’s no surprise that there’s a very real market for these cosmetic items. Coming off of the success of their recent release of Goat Simulator MMO, the team at Coffee Stain Studios are poised to make their first appearance in the popular MOBA....

Writing for Reddit’s popular r/AmITheAhole forum, u/Pale_Arachnid_8452 earned over 10,700 upvotes and over 1,500 comments for her post, “[Am I the Ahole] For not being happy that my sister is pregnant AGAIN?” She says that her sister was first pregnant shortly after graduating high school, and married her husband the following year. Since then, she’s had four children by 24, and just announced that a fifth is on the way....

Unfortunately, for as much as it is a delight to see one more God of War game on the PS3, Ascension is a rather large disappointment. Much like many of the #4 titles we’ve been seeing lately, the game feels more like a cash grab than anything else – a sub-part entry in a typically stellar franchise. There’s a conscious effort to keep things fresh, as indicated by the inclusion of multiplayer, and that breeds promise at the outset, but after the first couple hours it becomes clear this game can’t hold a candle to God of War 3, or any of the God of War games for that matter....