Although he doesn't get script credit and he's not working with regular collaborator Adam McKay here (it's actually co-directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, with a screenplay credited to Jeff and Craig Cox, among others), Ferrell remains the movie's alpha male.

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However, Avouris cautions that this is still early stage research, and that the particular glowing speck will not be used for any of these applications in the near future.

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But as long as those living in and around the region watch its conflicts from starkly opposing viewpoints, the old powder-keg will retain every speck of its explosive power.

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