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 Sports HeroesI was unable to find a trace of Samantha Podos Nowak in the LA Times database, nor anywhere else on the Internet (Google, Facebook, etc), so this looks like her puzzle debut.   The characters referred to in Samantha's theme originated in the comic fantasies of the  Marvel Comic Universe (MCU)  and its competitor DC Comics (DC).   As a MCU/DC newbie, I can't begin to explain the world they live in, nor their complex relationships, but the preceding Wiki links can get you started if you're interested.  The themers all start with the word "When" and end with a "_____"...

In computer forensics, static acquisition is the process of acquiring data from a system that is not running. This can be done by taking a image of the system’s storage media or by taking a image of the system’s memory. The goal of static acquisition is to preserve the state of the system at the time of the acquisition. This is important because the data on the system may be important evidence in a criminal investigation. Data acquisition is the process of extracting and gathering data from storage media that has not changed. It is never a good idea to...

(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)In this edition of Superhero Bits:James Gunn clears up some Superman rumors.Jason David Frank gets a tribute from the Power Rangers.The original song for the "Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special."A preview of the next chapter of "Marvel Snap."All that and more!Mr. Freeze Figure From McFarlane ToysThe folks at McFarlane Toys have revealed...

Nothing sets a movie's mood like a good title sequence and one of the best to ever design them is Dan Perri. An apprentice of legendary graphic designer Saul Bass, Perri has been putting together title sequences since the 1970s. He's designed sequences as varied as the slow-motion, classically-scored opening of "Raging Bull," to the operatic text crawl of "Star Wars," to the terrifying teaser for "A Nightmare on Elm Street III."Now, a collection of images from Perri's career are in residence at The Museum of the Moving Image in New York City. "Dan Perri and the Art of the...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. It’s beginning to look like busy airports, festive travelers all around and that familiar holiday travel season. The most wonderful time of the year can very quickly become the most stressful time of the year at the airport, and many travelers will have little ones along for the journey. A logjam of holiday flyers can result in crowding, lines and some tense moments, especially if winter weather doesn’t cooperate and delays or cancellations become an issue. But your family doesn’t have to be the one succumbing...