What to Watch This Weekend: Blue Aliens, Italian Stallions, Old Alkies, British Monarchs and more! (New York Press)
Avatar , James Cameron’s bazillion dollar follow-up to Titanic , arrives in theaters to blow our collective minds, change the face of filmmaking and generally save the world. At least, such is the level of hype surrounding this sci-fi epic.

1,400 sweat their way through triathlon (The Valley Chronicle)
Ronnie Toth brought home top overall honors in the Tinsel Triathlon, and he credits God and his faith for his victory on Sunday. The Biola University graduate grew up running and was on the Temecula High School cross-country team.

‘ Rules of Engagement ‘ to return in midseason (Akron Beacon Journal)
‘ Rules of Engagement ‘ to return in midseason

Woo’s historical epic taking him back to his roots (Chicago Tribune)
Forty years ago, John Woo, then a film student in Hong Kong, made a black-and-white short called “Accidentally.” Its bucolic images, of a young man (played by Woo himself) circling the female object of his affection, were saturated by hot white flashes of overexposed stock and crude jagged edits. Woo was uncomfortable, an inexperienced kid then, as in love with “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers …

Casper Triathlon Club seeking triathletes (Casper Journal)
Here’s a New Year’s resolution for you n become a triathlete. The newly-formed Casper Triathlon Club (CTC) is looking for triathletes. CTC will be holding group training at the Wyoming Athletic Club, starting Jan. 5, 2010, so mark your calendar.

You Win if You Finish (New York Times)
Almost 28 years after seeing his first Ironman triathlon, Ben Fertic leads the organization that runs the events.

Interview: Singer/Songwriter/Animator Meaghan Smith Releases ‘The Cricket’s Orchestra’ (LAist)
Meaghan Smith - Photo by Jennifer Tzar When Meaghan Smith decided to quit her career as an animator and pursue the singer/songwriter path, she took a big leap of faith. Thankfully, the leap was well worth it, and in October she released her first full studio album, The Cricket’s Orchestra . Though it may sound contradictory, the album is a throwback ahead of its time. By combining …

Triathlon: 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship Airs On NBC This Saturday, Dec.19 (RunnersWeb.com)
(Tampa, Fla.) Dec. 16, 2009 — The 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship broadcast will air, for the 19th consecutive year on NBC, this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, from 4:30 — 6 p.m. ET (check local listings).

Ironman could bring $10M to city (The Spectrum)
ST. GEORGE - Five months in advance, local businesses are already gearing up for the Ironman Triathlon, an event officials say could bring $8 million to $10 million to the community.

Feast your eyes on this entertaining list (St. Petersburg Times)
This weekJamming for charity: The Charity Jam to benefit Hernando County foster children begins at noon Sunday at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville. Features bands, a children’s talent show, a bike show, games, rides, wrestlers, belly dancers and vendors. Call (352) 345-6871.

May triathlon should boost St. George-area economy (KIFI Idaho Falls)
Associated Press - December 19, 2009 6:05 AM ET ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) - St. George area businesses have already begun preparations for a May Ironman Triathlon that officials say could generate…