Thursday morning briefing: Izzy's still running (and car dreams)

Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.

Running for national attention

Izzy Miranda, who graduated from Clovis High School last year after breaking records for long-distance running, is continuing his success at Lubbock Christian University: He has qualified for the national NAIA cross country championships.

The LCU Web site has more information:

http://www.lcuchaps.com/story.aspx?storyid=1161&cat=menscrosscountry

Something to do:

Zia Elementary School students are holding their annual science fair. Anyone interested is welcome to look at their projects. (Just check in with the office first.)

Play time:

Jenna Zamie, a copy editor for the Clovis News Journal and Portales News-Tribune, spends much of her free time playing video games.

Here are summaries of two recent releases that interest her:

Game: Band Hero

Genre: Rhythm

System: PS2, PS3, DS, Wii

What is it? A more pop-centric entry in the rhythm genre aimed more at teens and tweens than Guitar Hero.

ESRB rating: Everyone 10+

Web site: http://www.bandhero.com/

Game: Dragon Age: Origins

Genre: RPG

System: PC, 360, PS3

What is it? An original fantasy roleplaying game from the company that put out Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

ESRB rating: Mature

Web site: http://dragonage.bioware.com

Web site of the day:

Eastern New Mexico University’s Web site is updated continually:

http://www.enmu.edu/

Question of the day:

You just won the lottery. What kind of car will you buy?

Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Today’s weather:

Thursday will be partly sunny and breezy with a high of 73 and a low of 47 in the Portales/Clovis area, according to AccuWeather.

The National Weather Service forecasts southwest winds between 10 and 20 mph.

— by Argen Duncan