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It seems Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are finally learning the hard way just how many few seconds remain on their original 15 minutes of fame.
After it was reported months ago that the highly publicized split between the Hills' attentionwhoring couple was a publicity stunt, the Pratts decided to take things up a notch by having Heidi file for divorce on Friday. Only problem? Just an hour after their divorce announcement, Jersey Shore's Snooki got arrested and stole away all their publicity and headline making thunder.
Now fast forward to today and RadarOnline is confirming that the divorce is indeed another publicity stunt, just like their separation. According to Radar, the two have been living together since their split announcement.
"Spencer thinks this is how he is going to get famous again, they have staged the entire thing separation/divorce thing," said a source before adding that "Heidi and Spencer have been living together in a house in Malibu since the original break up."
Reason #2 why the divorce filing is a publicity stunt? According to TMZ, a law in California requires couples filing for divorce to wait a minimum of 6 months before they can end their marriage, meaning these two famewhores will have reunited on their proposed reality show before the divorce can ever become final.
And what is Heidi up to nowadays? "Heidi never leaves the house. She has changed her phone number and her e-mail several times. She doesn't even speak to [her sister] Holly or anyone in her family," reveals the source.
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Duluth TV News Director Resigns After Facebook Post
DULUTH (AP) — A Duluth TV news director has resigned after a Facebook post that offended several Native American groups.
Jason Vincent resigned Monday from KQDS Fox 21 TV. His resignation takes effect Aug. 17.
Fox 21 general manager Jackie Bruenjes issued a statement saying she accepted Vincent's resignation.
Vincent tells The Associated Press he has taken a new job but declined comment.
While on vacation last week, Vincent posted: "Add drunk, homeless, Native American man to the list of animals that have wandered into my yard."
The post prompted Duluth's American Indian Commission and the Human Rights Commission to call for an apology. The station issued an on-air apology, and Vincent apologized on Facebook.
Vincent had been news director at Fox 21 since 2010.
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A lawyer for the Maine man who lived in the woods as a hermit for 27 years has established a fund to repay people who think they may have been his victims.
Authorities say Christopher Knight, known as the North Pond Hermit, may have committed as many as 1,000 burglaries over the years for food and other supplies that allowed him to live at a camp in Rome.
The 47-year-old Knight was arrested earlier this month while allegedly breaking into a camp for people with special needs to steal food. He is being held on $25,000 bail.
Knight's lawyer, Walter McKee, tells the Kennebec Journal (http://bit.ly/ZBrWXn ) his client wanted to set up a restitution account "to make things right." People who want to contribute to the fund can send donations to McKee.
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Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov was the only reason the Flyers were tied at 1-1 late in the final period Thursday night.
The Flyers were totally outplayed, but Bryzgalov kept them in the game with numerous point-blank saves.
No matter.
They ended up losing on a power-play goal and an empty-netter, dropping a 3-1 decision to Ottawa at the Wells Fargo Center.
Somehow, the Senators found a gap and got a breakaway while on the power play as the Flyers were caught out of position while shorthanded late in the game. Colin Greening deposited the goal with 5:36 left to make it 2-1 and virtually end the Flyers' slim playoff hopes.
Overall, Bryzgalov was brilliant, stopping 31 shots, including many from in close.
The Flyers' offense, however, had little attack time and they managed one goal for their third straight game. Their power play went 0 for 2 — both early in the third period — and they are now 0 for 13 on the PP in their last five games.
Afterward, in his first comments since the story broke, Bryzgalov criticized those who reported he had slept during a recent team meeting. The Fanatic — the team's flagship radio station — and the Daily News reported the story, citing unnamed sources.
Speaking in a calm but hurt tone, Bryzgalov vehemently denied the reports, calling them "embarrassing" and adding "you've got to prove your sources. That was never happening. You became not professional journalists. You've got to do your job better….Find reliable sources."
Breakaways. The Flyers have lost three straight and are seven points out of eighth place with eight games left. In other words, they are virtually done......Danny Briere is expected to return to the lineup Saturday in Buffalo.....Claude Giroux's shorthanded tally was the Flyers' lone goal.. It was the Flyers' second SH goal of the year.


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What makes Adele a better singer than Rebecca Black?
Is it her magical vocals or her higher Klout score?
And if Seth Godin (Klout score: 0) chooses not to interact on Twitter, does that mean he's less influential than Uncle Pete, whose Klout score is 35?
These are some of the tricky questions that are being asked since the emergence of new systems that attempt to measure people's online influence through "social scoring."
But the question is this: How exactly is "influence" measured? And how do those who make such personal yet inflammatory verdicts decide the scores?
You Have Become a Number
If you have a social media account, your value as an influencer is already being calculated based on how often you tweet, connect, share and comment.


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Because it's a BlackBerry at heart, the tablet could find favor with feds
The product of the month for February is Research in Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook, which just might bring tablet computing into government. Although Apple's iPad is a remarkable device, it might not be the best choice for government users, given its unreliable security — which is slowly improving with operating system upgrades — and inability to play nice with the Windows servers sitting in the back end of most federal and state agencies.
Granted, the latter might be as much a Microsoft problem as an Apple problem. Nonetheless, it means that although many government workers have bought iPads for personal use, overall adoption by government has been glacially slow, with no signs of thawing.
Related coverage:
Will the BlackBerry PlayBook score with feds?
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iPad: 10 reasons feds should be eager
iPad 10 reasons feds should be wary
The greatest thing about the PlayBook could be that it's a BlackBerry at heart. RIM will presumably use all the knowledge it has gained from making inroads with government to make the PlayBook as friendly to government workers as a plain brown suit. We got a chance to play with one recently at a trade show. It wasn't enough time to conduct a full review, but we did note a few interesting and unexpected design choices.
For starters, the PlayBook has a 7-inch LCD screen. Contrast that with Apple's philosophy that tablets require 10 full inches of space, and you have your first major difference. We aren't sure how we feel about that one just yet, except to say that the PlayBook is a lot more portable than the iPad, which might be attractive to some users. It will squeeze into the inside pocket of most suit coats — or inside the pocket of a lab coat. It's also very light, coming in at 0.9 pounds. The exact measurements are 5.1 inches by 7.6 inches by 0.4 inches. So although it might not be the best entertainment device, for business applications, the 7-inch screen should do just fine.
The screen is a 1024 x 600 WSVGA capacitive touch screen, so it looks great and can be used with your fingers without any special pointing devices. It even has an HDMI video output port so you could stream high-definition movies from the PlayBook to a TV or monitor. And the PlayBook doesn't skimp on processing power, packing a 1 GHz dual-core processor with a full gigabyte of memory.
Flipping through pages of apps on the screen is fast. Unlike the standard BlackBerry interface, the PlayBook uses a QNX-based operating system, which, in a nutshell, is very much like an iPad or iPhone. Given the powerful back-end processor, it really flies on the PlayBook. And yes, the PlayBook does support all Flash applications and multitasking, other iPad Achilles' heels.
The biggest concern many government workers will probably have is the addition of two dual HD cameras. A 5-megapixel camera faces forward for recording video and a 3-megapixel camera looks back at users for videoconferencing. That means that as-is, some PlayBooks will need to be left at home because they will be forbidden inside many government facilities. Hopefully, RIM will be smart enough to release a government model sans cameras by the release date or shortly after that. The company certainly has enough experience working with government that not doing so would be an epic fail on its part.
And speaking of an exact release date, that remains a bit of an open question. The product was originally due out in March, but rumors have that date pushed back to May because of manufacturing problems. Whenever the products eventually hit the market, they will create a lot of buzz in government circles. We will follow up with a full product review. But for now, the PlayBook grabs our attention and earns our product of the month tag for February because it might thaw government's distrust of tablet computers. Now if only it could do something with all this wintry weather.
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This article amplifies an unfortunate knee-jerk reaction often found to "new" technologies in the government.
You state "Hopefully, RIM will be smart enough to release a government model sans cameras by the release date or shortly after that."
Should they also remove the microphone and any networking capability? After all, these are potential threats too.
Of course that is not the right answer. Any of these technologies, including webcams, can be managed and secured. What they can do for productivity and performance can far outweigh the effort to properly secure them.
GCN would do better to help guide decision makers to appreciate what technology can do, and challenge the tendency to mistrust the new.
One of the problems you mention with regards to the iPad is "[it's] inability to play nice with the Windows servers." On what grounds are you basing this inaccurate judgement? Our organization has been using multiple iPads for the past year with Microsoft Exchange servers and we have had no issues. Additionally, I have numerous colleagues within the Federal Government who are running iPads with Exchange e-mail accounts who absolutely love the device. Where are you getting your information???
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Amnesty: Jamaica panel needs to be strengthened
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Amnesty International said Wednesday that Jamaica must strengthen a recently appointed fact-finding panel if it's to provide conclusive answers about a deadly 2010 security operation and deliver justice to people who lost relatives.
Earlier this week, Jamaica's government created a commission of inquiry to examine a May 2010 operation by security forces that killed one soldier and at least 76 civilians during a state of emergency. They said the long-sought panel will conduct a "fair and impartial" look at the effort to catch the island's biggest gang boss and exert legal authority over gang-controlled slums in volatile West Kingston.
But the London-based human rights group asserted that the three-member commission's mandate "falls short of what is needed to obtain truth, justice and reparation" for survivors.
"Victims have waited nearly four years for this commission, but regrettably the terms of reference that establish its mandate are seriously flawed and could prejudice the effectiveness of the inquiry," said Chiara Liguori, the group's Caribbean researcher.
Basic details of the 2010 security offensive in inner-city West Kingston and other areas remain murky. There have been numerous allegations of indiscriminate shootings, unlawful killings and many arbitrary arrests in the barricaded housing complex of Tivoli Gardens and other slums. Public Defender Earl Witter's office has been looking into complaints that 44 of the 76 civilian deaths could have been unjustifiable.
Amnesty said an imbalance in how the commission's terms of reference are framed could give an appearance of a "predetermined outcome." It also said the government should specify the need for the investigative panel to refer matters to prosecutors should it gather information about criminal wrongdoing.
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when I'm a kojillionaire. come to california!!!!!!!! I'll teach you to surf, take you for some surgery, buy you a burrito.. it'll be dreamy. <3
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Haha, I wondered if that was possibly what you thought I meant Yep, I'll be around until I either am unemployed or get bored, lol.
Eek, that sounds very unfun. Is it like... you get diarrhea a lot? I've never heard much about it before, so I don't really get what happens. I figure I can ask about it and you won't be uncomfortable talking about it... based on your recent interning experiences :P
Me... well, the doctors proved to be 100% useless last spring. I found out I have a less common sleep disorder that has not been named and has no cures, though, from Disability Services. It's nice to know I'm not alone, but it sucks to know there's no cure.
I definitely have a health issue that's been present for about 4 years or so, but most of it is in my head. I only feel "symptoms" when I'm sitting around and thinking about it. It could be something serious, but the problem is that I get panic attacks all the time because of it. Basically, I've had a raised part of my chest on the left side pretty close to my neck for several years, and it is uncomfortable to put pressure on it. Sometimes I get pain in the left side of my chest (nothing severe), and I think I feel heart flutters sometimes, but those could very well be in my head - part of panic attacks. All the symptoms I experience come about in the form of panic attacks. Sooo I really don't know. But I went to three doctors in the spring and told them all the symptoms I felt, and they were like "here are some sleeping pills. If I thought you needed a CAT scan or something, we'd get you in there, but I don't think there's a problem". So I don't wtf the problem is, or if there is no problem. But the definite problem is the panic attacks.
Anyway, that might've been TMI. Yea for health problems! :P
What do you mean, I'm back already? I left Austria in August of 2007... I stayed in the US for two years, and just came back to Europe almost three weeks ago. I'll be here for a long time, I hope.
Haha, you still didn't put your email address, you dork :P PM it to me.
What's IBS? I have some weird health things going on, too, but I think part of it is because when I'm super bored and have too much free time, I dwell on possible problems and think I'm sick. It's so stupid. But I'll be fine once I start working. I'm sorry you're not feeling well... any sign of things slowing down in the future?
pssh, you never replied to the message I left you on the 5th! I'm doing pretty well, though. I got to Europe almost three weeks ago, and am starting to tutor... waiting for school to start so I can start teaching actual classes, and make money so I can move into a flat in the CITY. Not a fan of living in the boonies, haha. How've you been outside of the internship??
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Hey! What is your preferred email address? I think you've told me before but I'm actually making a contact list in gmail and this time I'll definitely save it (and email you)
Also I am in Europe now so if you're ever in the Czech Republich let me know!
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- 8 bananas
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Whip butter and sugar together in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a food processor, blend together all of the bananas. Add the flaxseed and blend until smooth. Add the walnuts and pulse until they are evenly distributed.
- Add the banana mixture to the butter and sugar. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together.
- Pour into two large bread pans, filling each 2/3 full.
Bake at 325 for about an hour.
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The elegant, clean white shapes of Taylor dinnerware transition effortlessly from casual to formal dining. A distinct indented design borders each piece and is framed by a subtle beaded pattern for a sophisticated, timeless look that complements any table setting. Crafted of bone china. Microwave and dishwasher safe. 16 piece dinnerware set, service for four, includes (4) each: 10-3/4 inch dinner plate, 8 inch salad plate, 6 inch diameter x 3 inch high (26 ounce) soup bowl and 12 ounce mug.


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The U.S. Comex gold futures jumped 1.36% on Thursday to reach $1,678/oz, gaining 1.76% this week. The EUR/USD also jumped 1.59% to reach 1.3272, a nine-month high. The CRY Commodities index, the S&P 500 index and the Euro Stoxx 50 index rose 0.65%, 1.03% and 0.62% respectively in the past two days. The Dollar Index fell below 80 on Thursday.
Stronger Chinese Data Set the Tone
Better than expected Chinese exports data cheered the stock, gold and commodities markets. In December, Chinese exports jumped 14.1%, compared to a forecast of 5%. Chinese imports also rose higher than expected at 6%, confirming a trend of economic recovery. Oil and commodities currencies also gained upon the news. Higher Chinese economic growth is expected to lead to higher demand for gold as an alternative investment and an inflation hedge. We believe gold price rises due to the higher expected Chinese demand for gold, and less because of the risk-on environment.
Positive Contagion in Europe
On Jan. 10, ECB President Mario Draghi held interest rates unchanged at 0.75%. However Draghi maintained that risks are still to the downside while inflation is declining, leaving room for further monetary easing. The ECB was encouraged by the financial indicators' improvement and the stabilization of the market conditions, citing a positive contagion effect. The 10-year Spanish government bond yield has declined by more than 275bp since last July while the EUR/USD has reached a nine-month high. The various European governments' actions and the ECB policies have managed to hold the Euro bloc together, cheering the EUR/USD while hurting the U.S. Dollar.
What to Watch Next Week
The important events to watch include the speeches of the San Francisco Fed President and the Atlanta Fed President (both FOMC voters) on Jan. 17, the Euro-17 final December HICP and the December U.S. industrial production growth on Jan. 16, the ECB monthly bulletin and the U.S. December housing starts on Jan. 17, and the Chinese Q4 GDP year-on-year growth on Jan. 18.


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We first wrote about Endo Pharmaceuticals in a blog post on March 22, 2009. We recommend Endo then and we reiterate that recommendation now.
"Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical company in pain management. The Company is engaged in the research, development, sales and marketing of branded and generic pharmaceutical products primarily to treat and manage pain. Its portfolio of branded products includes Lidoderm, Opana ER, Percocet, and Frova. It concentrates on generics that have one or more barriers to market entry, such as complex formulation, regulatory or legal challenges or difficulty in raw material sourcing. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the branded products and non-branded generic portfolio comprised approximately 93% and 7%, respectively, of the Company's net sales. It markets its branded pharmaceutical products to prescribing physicians in pain management, neurology, surgery, anesthesiology, oncology and primary care. In March 2009, Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. completed the acquisition of Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc."
Recently, Endo released its most recent financial results and announced its expectations for the coming year. Endo forecasted 2010 earnings of $2.40 to $2.45 share. Adjusted earnings should come in between $3.15 and $3.20 a share, on revenue of $1.55 billion to $1.6 billion. A poll of analysts by Thomson Reuters estimated earnings of $2.87 a share, on revenue of $1.53 billion.
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Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.81, vs $0.74, is well ahead of our $0.67 estimate due to tax benefits. ENDP challenges filing for generic version of Lidoderm, which we see protecting franchise to mid-'12. We view ENDP's cost leverage to support EPS growth and acquisitions favorably, but see limited pipeline visibility to drive long-term revenues as legacy products near exposure to generics in coming years. On lower expense and tax outlook, we raise our '10 adjusted EPS estimate by $0.36 to $3.20 and set '11's at $3.45, but we keep our target price of $24 on pipeline uncertainties."
The risks related to Endo are fairly obvious to discern. Some 52% of sales revenue is derived from Lidoderm alone and 91% of sales revenue are from branded products. There is litigation involving a generic version of Lidoderm and the remaining branded products are coming off patent protection within several years. These factors place immediate pressure on Endo.
What does ENDO have in the pipeline? The Company generates about 9% of net sales from generics. We believe there is significant room to expand in this area where margins tend to be higher. ENDO currently has 15 ANDA submissions on file with the FDA; most of which have a product launch date in the foreseeable future. In addition, the Company is building upon its product line beyond the pain management market. It already has product in the urology market. They are adding to their endocrinology and oncology product lines.
Endo has a number of challenges which we believe are short term in nature. This uncertainty provides us with an opportunity to acquire ENDP at attractive prices.
By The Numbers
Quarterly EPS for the period ending December 31, 2009 were $1.25 as compared to $0.42 in the prior quarter and $0.62 in the year-ago quarter. EPS for FY 09 were $2.27 compared with FY 2008 EPS of $2.06. EPS grew at the rate of 10.2% y-o-y. Historically, EPS grew at the rate 29.7%, 15.8%, and 33.5% on 3 year, five year and 7 year basis, respectively. Analyst forecasts for FY 2010 EPS ranges from $2.85 to $3.20 with an average forecast of $3.16. The consensus is up from $2.84.
Quarterly sales for the period ending December 31, 2009 were $391.4 million as compared to $361.0 million in the prior quarter and $347.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Net sales for the year ending December 2009 were $1,460.8 million as compared to $1,260.5 million in FY 2008. Sales grew at the rate of 15.9% in 2009 as compared to 2008. The 3 year, 5 year and 7 year sales growth rates are 17.1%, 18.9% and 20.4%, respectively.
The Company has had positive free cash flow in each of the past seven fiscal years. In FY 2009, free cash flow was $2.51 per share, a 12.5% decline from the prior year.
Endo's balance sheet is in good shape. Cash and short-term investments represented 39.6% of assets. The current ratio is 3.1X and liabilities to assets are 42.4%. Long term debt to capital is 24.8% and long term debt to equity is 33.0%.
The Company reports a respectable, and consistent, return on equity of 22.0%.
At recent prices, the P/E ratio at 10.1X is significantly less than the five year average of 16.3X. The P/B ratio, at 2.0X, is down from the five year average of 3.55X. Our price target of $32.00 represents a P/E of 11.25X on EPS of $2.85.
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Yup. The idiot is back after like 7 months or so. School got in the way of being active on the internet anywhere, so I kinda dropped off the face of the earth. In the meantime, I did region mod my NGCD so that I can switch between English and Japanese, but not before I killed the laser with a crappy burnt copy of Pulstar. I learned my lesson to only use good media when pirating. So yeah, that was nice. Pics of the NGCD? Yup. Have those too.
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Use these resources for interactive discussions with children about their oral health.
Discussion Idea
Healthy Habits
Name some things that you do to keep your body healthy. There are daily health habits that everyone needs to practice, such as eating a proper diet, exercising, bathing, and sleeping. Caring for your mouth is as important as caring for the rest of your body. Cleaning teeth and gums removes a sticky film of plaque. Plaque contains harmful bacteria that can cause tooth decay.
MyPlate Explanation
Show the USDA 'Choose My Plate' chart to children. Explain/review the food groups and why each is important for healthy bodies and teeth. List the five main food groups on a chalkboard or easel (grain, fruit, vegetable, dairy, and protein). Have children discuss some of their favorite foods and write them under the appropriate group. Bring enough healthy snacks to share with the children and ask them to identify its food group. Free reproducible MyPlate sheets for children are available from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Primary Teeth
Have children raise their hand if they had a tooth that fell out. Ask one or two children to describe what it feels like without the tooth. Discuss baby teeth. Some teeth are supposed to come out. They are called the "baby" teeth or "primary" teeth. After a baby tooth comes out, another tooth will come in. This new tooth must last for many, many years. You must take extra special care by brushing each day. (See also: Eruption charts: Primary Teeth and Permanent Teeth)
Tooth Function
Ask children to make a list of what foods can be eaten without teeth and what foods must be chewed. Without teeth you couldn't chew crunchy foods like carrots, nuts, or apples. Have children pronounce the alphabet and tell which sounds are made by using the teeth, tongue, and lips. If you didn't have any teeth, it wouldn't be easy to say teeth, toys, or toothbrush.
The following activities from the National Children's Dental Health Month Program Planning Guide contain easy-to-do activities that can be done at any time. National Children's Dental Health Month takes place every February and strives to help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Contact the local dental society in your area to inquire about having a dental health month speaker come to your classroom.
The American Dental Association produces a wide variety of educational materials, including pamphlets, posters, teaching packets and audiovisuals which can be viewed and purchased through the ADA Catalog.
Visit the For Kids video section of MouthHealthy to view the American Dental Association's award-winning public service announcements, Dudley and Friends.
A program from the Indiana Dental Association, Drinks Destroy Teeth, is an educational outreach program to inform the public about the potentially harmful oral health effects drinking acidic and sugary drinks.


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What to CookAmanda & Merrill
Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Ginger Mayo
- Merrill
About a decade ago, when I was living in Boston and working as a personal chef, my cooking repertoire was a little different than it is now. Finger food abounded (I was catering a lot of cocktail parties), and my recipes were heavy on Asian flavors like lemongrass, cilantro and ginger. (My go-to guacamole was "Thai-inspired" and included fish sauce, scallions and the aforementioned lemongrass and ginger. It was actually pretty tasty.)
As we all do, I've now moved onto a different set of tried-and-true recipes. But recently I revisited my old stomping grounds for one evening and dug out a recipe for tuna burgers that I used to make all the time back in the old days -- both as sliders for cocktail party gigs and as normal, human-sized burgers for dinners with friends. I came across the original recipe in a Williams-Sonoma cookbook called Fresh & Light and fell in love with its clean, fresh flavors. Chopped sushi-grade tuna is mixed with fresh ginger and scallions, molded into patties, pan fried and then topped with cucumber, sprouts and a zippy pickled ginger and wasabi-infused mayonnaise.
I've altered the proportions over the years, upping the wasabi and fresh ginger, and I use a full egg instead of the recommended egg white, as well as regular mayo rather than fat-free. Instead of stopping at medium-rare, I like to cook the burgers just through -- I find that a little bit of heat makes the ginger and scallions really sing. And finally, I serve the tuna burgers on brioche rolls instead of the sesame bagels called for in the original -- they make for a much more delicate burger, and their richness is a nice complement to all the clean, fresh flavors.
Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Ginger Mayonnaise
Adapted from Fresh & Light
Serves 6
Tuna Burgers:
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 pounds sushi-grade ahi tuna, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 box broccoli or alfalfa sprouts
- 6 brioche rolls
Wasabi Ginger Mayonnaise:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons prepared wasabi
- 6 tablespoons finely chopped pickled ginger (the pink, sweet kind you get with sushi)


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"Nashville" - On Location
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"Nashville" shot each episode in Nashville. They didn't make the show on one sound stage. They made it in Nashville - at music venues, attractions, restaurants, and parks. Take a look at just some of the shooting locations in and around Music City.
5 Points – Clayton Carter plays music on the sidewalk in Season 5.
5 Points is an area in East Nashville where 5 streets meet. Popular restaurants, bars, and venues welcome guests day and night.
1006 Forrest Avenue
The 5 Spot – Avery performs here a couple times in the first season.
This is the musicians' live music venue and hangout in East Nashville. Offering live music all throughout the week, The 5 Spot's 'Motown Mondays' have become a local tradition and named "The Most Stylish Party in American" by GQ.
1006 Forrest Avenue
Backstage at the Opry - Rayna and Juliette met here for the first time in Season 1.
Anyone can take a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry House. Hear stories about the Opry and the music legends that have performed there, see the dressing rooms, the green room, and the artist entrance, and step on the stage and famous circle where so many have stood and performed before. A VIP tour puts you on the stage when the curtain goes up!
Barista Parlor - Avery plays a show here in Season 5.
Barista Parlor was established in 2011 and works with local Nashville artists, farms, businesses, and bakeries, for diverse offerings in coffee and food at their location in East Nashville.
519B Gallatin Ave
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park - Avery and Emily play with Avery & Juliette's baby here in Season 4
Located in the shadow of the Tennessee State Capitol, between Downtown and Germantown, Bicentennial Capitol State Park is a gorgeous place to enjoy the outdoors and learn about Tennessee history all at the same time.
600 James Robertson Parkway
Bluebird Cafe – Everyone on "Nashville" has performed here! This is where Gunnar encouraged Scarlett to become a singer/songwriter.
Nashville's legendary hotspot where patrons can enjoy songwriters performing original material in an intimate "in the round setting." The Bluebird also offers a full dinner and cocktails menu.
4104 Hillsboro Pike
The Bridge Building - Juliette and Avery dine here, with the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge seen through the windows in the background, in Season 2.
The Bridge Building, a historical landmark located on the waterfront in downtown Nashville, offers the premiere rooftop destination for any special occasion. The modern designed building provides many customizable areas for weddings, private dinners, corporate events, holiday parties, or meeting space.
2 Victory Avenue
Bridgestone Arena - Used to film Juliette, Rayna, and Luke Wheeler arena concerts.
Where the NHL team Nashville Predators play, Bridgestone Arena is also the city's largest indoor concert venue.
501 Broadway
Capitol Grille - Deacon and Coleman had a secret meeting here.
Located in the Hermitage Hotel in downtown Nashville, the restaurant's refined ambiance complement the creative southern cuisine which emphasizes certified Tennessee Black Angus Beef and game, market fresh seafood, and the freshest and best available local products.
231 6th Avenue North
Centennial Park – This is where Gunnar popped the question to Scarlett by the pond in the last episode of Season 1.
Nashville's 132-acre premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, a beautiful sunken garden, sand volleyball courts, dog park, and an exercise trail. Thousands of people visit the park each year to visit the museum, see exhibits, attend festivals, and just enjoy the beauty of the park.
Centennial Park (West End Ave)
222 25th Avenue North
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens - Cheekwood played the part of the Nashville Zoo in Episode 5 of Season 1.
Cheekwood is a 55-acre estate built the Maxwell House Coffee fortune. Cheekwood is a spectacular showcase of color and horticultural diversity with eleven specialty display gardens and stunning natural landscape. The art gallery has collections of painting, sculpture and decorative arts. Visitors can enjoy year-round family-friendly activities with four distinct festivals held during the year.
1200 Forrest Park Drive
Cochon Butcher – Scarlett and Gunnar have a relationship discussion here in Season 5.
It's a butcher shop, a sandwich counter and a wine bar. Inspired by old-world meat markets, Butcher specializes in house made meats, terrines and sausages, the fresh cuts are handpicked and ready-to-cook items available daily.
1120 4th Avenue North, Suite 101
Crazy Town – Will Lexington performs here in Season 5.
Crazy Town is a 3 story venue featuring 6 Bars, 3 stages, 2 outdoor patios and a panoramic view of Historic Broadway. The interior of the bar is eclectic, fun & funky! It contains walls of 5 reclaimed barns, antique signs, enormous hanging guitars, handmade chandeliers and even a Barber's Chair used to take shots & pictures.
308 Broadway
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - In Episode 1, Rayna walks through the kitchen to meet her husband at the mayoral candidacy announcement party. While the scene didn't show the beauty of the museum, it's more than worth a walk through to brush up on your country music knowledge.
The Museum presents the crown jewels of its vast collection to illustrate country music's story as told through the turns of two centuries. A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, regular menu of live performances and public programs, Museum Store, on-site dining, and fabulous public spaces all contribute to an unforgettable museum experience.
222 Fifth Avenue South
East Nashville – A lot of the characters' homes are in East Nashville (such as Deacon and Scarlett/Gunnar).
This neighborhood's low-key vibe and neighborly personality make this community a great place to escape without leaving town. Over the years, East Nashville has developed an eclectic and creative vibe that has attracted many musicians and visual artists to the neighborhood. Several art galleries have flourished in the area and even one of the local coffeehouses doubles as an art gallery.
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Scarlett and Gunnar dine here in Season 5..
Elliston Place Soda Shop is Nashville's oldest continuously operating restaurant in its original location. The building at 2111 Elliston Place, on the national register of historic places, was originally opened as a grocery. The grocery eventually became a pharmacy in the 1920s. In 1939 Lynn Chandler redesigned part of the pharmacy to open the Soda Shop. It's open 7 days a week, breakfast through dinner.
2111 Elliston Place
Ernest Tubb Record Shop - Rayna talks to Luke on the phone from here about their wedding in Season 3.
The Ernest Tubb Record Shop sits on Lower Broadway in the heart of downtown Music City. They specialize in country, bluegrass, gospel, and hard-to-find CDs, DVDs, books, songbooks, and vinyl LPs.
417 Broadway
Grand Ole Opry – Many cast members have had the honor of performing on this legendary stage.
The Grand Ole Opry brings sounds of the world's longest running radio show (over 85 years!) and an incredible mix of talent to a live audience.
2802 Opryland Drive
Green Door Gourmet - The Grand Barn at this farm was the site of the Barn Party where ZAG (Zoey, Avery, & Gunnar) perform in Season 3.
Green Door Gourmet is a 350-acre farm that offers an event space, an on-farm market, one of the area's largest CSAs, and provides vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers to Nashville restaurants and florists.
7011 River Road Pike
The Gulch - Scarlett & Zoey stroll through The Gulch after shopping at Two Old Hippies for the Edgehill stockholders showcase.
The Gulch is an urban mixed-use neighborhood in Nashville that is home to shopping, dining, office, living, and entertainment venues.
The Hermitage Cafe - Gunnar's first love, Kiley, works here in Season 3.
The Hermitage Cafe sits up the hill from downtown Nashville, on Hermitage Avenue. Open 10pm-1:30pm, they serve breakfast all day, meat & 3 during the week, and are an excellent late night spot for eating after the clubs shut down.
71 Hermitage Avenue
Hillsboro Village - Teddy and Peggy run into each other on the street in this Nashville neighborhood in Season 1.
Conveniently located near Vanderbilt and Belmont universities, Hillsboro Village is a collection of specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants perfect for a day's stroll.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville-Downtown - This is actually the site of Highway 65 Records. You can even see the Highway 65 logo on the hotel windows facing Church Street!
This all-suite hotel sits on Church Street in the center of downtown Nashville. Their complimentary breakfast and evening social, along with full in-room kitchens and its stellar location, welcome individual guests and groups alike.
706 Church Street
I Dream of Weenie - A scene was filmed right outside of here in Season 3.
Located in the heart of East Nashville's 5-points, I Dream of Weenie is known both for its quirky modified VW bus and yummy signature charcoal-grilled weenies.
113 South 11th Street
Layla's Bluegrass Inn - Hailey takes Scarlett to the bar to get over Avery. Scarlett gets on stage and sings Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire."
Layla's sits in the heart of Lower Broadway and plays live music seven days a week. Layla's is home to country, hillbilly, rockabilly, western, Americana, bluegrass, newgrass and many different styles appealing to music fans from all over the world.
418 Broadway
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel - All the hotel and bar scenes in Episode 7 of Season 2 were shot here.
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond designation for 28 consecutive years. The hotel sits in the heart of West End with gorgeous views of downtown Music City.
2100 West End Avenue
Lower Broadway/Honky Tonks – The entire street has been seen in clips of the show, but Tootsie's, Rippy's (where Will performed on stage), and Tequila Cowboy, have been spotlighted.
Located on Lower Broadway are some of Nashville's world famous honky tonks including Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Robert's Western World, and Legends Corner where many country music legends got their start.
Lower Broadway
Merchants - Jeff and Layla meet here for Layla's interview with a blogger in Season 3.
Merchants offers casual and lively dining on the first floor, a more refined dining room on the second floor, and private dining on the third floor. Whether you have an intimate date or a business lunch, Merchants' contemporary Southern food and spectacular service is sure to please.
401 Broadway
Mercy Lounge - Gunnar, Zoey, and Avery perform a show here in Season 2.
Nashville's premier live-music club highlights everything from local songwriters to national rock bands.
One Cannery Row
Morton's - the Steakhouse - Luke Wheeler and Jeff Fordham meet here for drinks in Season 3.
Morton's is great for a business lunch, special occasion dinner, or drinks and bar snacks with friends, located in the heart of downtown Nashville.
618 Church Street
Music City Center - All of the scenes that are portrayed as Edgehill Records in Season 2 are actually at the Music City Center.
The 1.2-million-square-foot convention center sits just south of Broadway in downtown Nashville.
201 5th Avenue South
Music Row – Shots of Music Row are shown throughout Season 1. The Musica Sculpture (the roundabout leading into 16th and 17th Ave.) is where Juliette filmed one of her music videos. Scarlett and Gunnar also have written songs together in some of the Music Row studios.
Music Row is comprised of two streets, 16th and 17th Avenues, that is the center of the music business in Nashville. Record labels, publishing companies, and studios line the streets.
16th and 17th Avenues South
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum – Gunnar's No. 1 Party was held here in Season 2.
The Musicians Hall Of Fame and Museum showcases the very instruments that some of history's greatest musicians used to record many of music's classic hits. The museum is divided into cities that have a rich history of recorded music such as Detroit, Nashville, Muscle Shoals, Los Angeles, Memphis, and Atlanta who all had musicians who were talented enough to play any music, regardless of style. These musicians had nicknames like The A-Team, The Memphis Boys, The Swampers, The Funk Brothers, and The Wrecking Crew and some actually became hit bands themselves like TOTO and Booker T & The M.G's.
At the Historic Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Avenue North
Noshville - Deacon eats breakfast here with Maddie and Daphne in Season 3.
Noshville is a staple in the Nashville breakfast scene. An authentic New York style delicatessen, they're known for giant griddle cakes, cozy matzah ball soup, tall deli sandwiches, and anything else you want to fill your appetite, including amazing cheesecake and carrot cake.
The Parthenon - Juliette performs a concert at The Parthenon in the first episode of Season 2.
The Parthenon sits as the centerpiece of Centennial Park and is the only full-scale replica of the original Greek temple. Athena, at 42 feet tall making her the largest indoor structure in the Western world, stands inside the Parthenon. The Parthenon also serves as the city's art museum, holding a permanent collection by 19th & 20th century American artists as well as space for rotating exhibits.
2500 West End Avenue at Centennial Park
Percy Warner Park – Deacon and Rayna had a heart-to-heart on the stone steps of the park in Season 1.
Located in the Belle Meade neighborhood, Percy Warner is a beautiful park to walk/run through the trails.
7311 Highway 100
Printers Alley - Printers Alley is used as the background of city nightlife in Season 3.
Printers Alley is literally an alley in downtown Nashville so named for the concentration of publishing and printing companies there, it soon developed into a popular spot for nightlife and has retained that identity since the mid-1900s.
Between 3rd & 4th Avenues North and Church and Union Streets
Public Square Park – Deacon tackled Teddy here after finding out he has a daughter.
The downtown park sits in front of the Metro Courthouse and is the site of a free concert series, festivals, and other special events.
10 Public Square
Rippy's Bar & Grill - Will plays this bar on Lower Broadway in Episode 18 of Season 1.
Rippy's is in the heart of downtown Nashville, across from honky tonks like Tootsie's and Layla's, serving good music and food seven days a week.
429 Broadway
Riverwood Mansion - Scarlett and Gunnar shoot a music video here in Season 5.
Riverwood Mansion is a historic home, one of Nashville's oldest, in East Nashville. It's now a venue for special events like weddings, parties, and corporate functions.
1833 Welcome Lane
Ryman Auditorium – Rayna & Juliette performed on the Ryman stage together.
Regarded as the "Mother Church of Country Music," the Ryman is a National Historic Landmark renown for its exceptional acoustics that has hosted musicians from Chris Isaak and James Brown to Patsy Cline and John Legend, as well as current and rising stars of all musical genres.
116 Fifth Avenue North
Schermerhorn Symphony Center – Teddy's press conferences have all been held here. Juliette auditions for a Patsy Cline movie here in Season 3.
Enjoy classical performances by the Grammy® winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra or enjoy one of the many jazz series or pop series performances.
1 Symphony Place
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge – Showed Deacon and Rayna strolling across the bridge in one of first episodes. The bridge is also seen in many of the flyover shots of downtown.
The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is a truss bridge that spans the Cumberland River in Nashville. It offers an excellent view of the skyline and an easy walk to Nissan Stadium or Broadway.
Sinema - Sinema was the host of the "Love and Country" reality series premiere with Layla and Will in Season 3.
Sinema is a sleek restaurant and bar offering an entire dining experience that hinges on impeccable service. Built on heritage, community and culture, the team provides an atmosphere of relaxed luxury. The eclectic American menu is unique to Nashville, with emphasis on classically inspired dishes with a modern spin.
2600 Franklin Pike, Suite 102
Sky Blue Café - Juliette and the musically inclined quarterback dined here in Season 1. Scarlett and Deacon meet for coffee here in Season 5.
Sky Blue Café is located in the historic Edgefield neighborhood of East Nashville and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Proudly serving local brands: all coffee comes from Drew's Brews, while the bagels are made right down the street at Bagel Face Bakery.
700 Fatherland Street
Soundcheck - Seen in multiple episodes, this is where both Rayna and Juliette have rehearsed for their concerts.
Soundcheck is the largest rehearsal studio complex in the world, under one roof. It's recognized as the rehearsal venue of choice by so many touring and recording performers.
750 Cowan Street
The Sutler- Layla performed a solo set at The Sutler in Season 3.
The Sutler is a historic, lively saloon and bar featuring Southern craft cocktails and beer; eclectic, creative Southern cuisine; and authentic live music.
2600 Franklin Pike, Suite 109
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge - Gunnar and Will took the stage during Open Mic Night in Episode 18 of Season 1. Gunnar performs his brother's song.
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is a legendary honky tonk in the center of Lower Broadway. Willie Nelson got his first songwriting job after singing here. Mel Tillis, Patsy Cline and Kris Kristofferson were among early patrons. Today, guests enjoy the same spirit while listening to talented singers and songwriters.
422 Broadway
Two Old Hippies - The site of Juliette's concert in Episode 15 of Season 1 where Rayna's daughter Maddie snuck out to attend and ended up getting hurt in the melee.
This store at 8,000 square feet boasts a stage complete with a Hammond B3Organ and Leslie, Roland keyboard, Ludwig drum set, Bedell and Breedlove acoustic guitars, truss stage lighting and a mixing board. The rest of the store is an experience of unique apparel collections, accessories, fun novelty and gift items, and a vintage 1962 VW Bus. The walls are lined with an incredible collection of rock n roll memorabilia all available for sale.
401 12th Avenue South
Wildhorse Saloon - The site of the Edgehill stockholders showcase concert in Season 2 - where Layla Grant, Will, and Scarlett perform.
The Wildhorse is simultaneously a restaurant, bar, concert site, dance venue and TV studio. Home to exhilarating live entertainment and free line dancing, the Wildhorse Saloon is rooted deep in music traditions from local acts to national artists.
120 2nd Avenue North
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CLEVELAND — David Price bounced back from an alarming start and Miguel Cabrera homered twice, hitting one of Detroit's three homers off Cleveland's Corey Kluber, as the Tigers rolled to a 12-1 win on Monday to slow the Indians' climb in the standings.
Price (13-10) gave up one run and eight hits in seven innings. The left-hander was coming off a troubling loss to New York in which he allowed nine consecutive hits in one inning and eight runs over two. Price called it "probably the worst game I've ever had in my life."
But he was more like himself against the sleepy Indians, who had won six of seven to get within 3½ games of first in the AL Central.
Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the first inning off Kluber (13-9) and Victor Martinez and J.D. Martinez connected for consecutive shots in the third. Cabrera homered again in the eighth off rookie Bryan Price.
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MUMBAI, India (AP) — Indian outsourcing giant Infosys reported lower quarterly profit and forecast subdued revenue growth on Friday due to fragile business confidence in the U.S., sending its shares down 21 percent.
Net profit for the January-March quarter fell 4.1 percent from a year earlier to $444 million, the company said.
It forecast revenue to grow between 6 percent and 10 percent for the fiscal year ending March 2014, below the expectations of analysts.
Infosys based the muted forecast on orders from existing customers plus an expectation that economic volatility and uncertainly will persist in the United States, the company's biggest market, said Ashok Vemuri, head of global manufacturing and engineering services
"I would actually categorize the U.S. market as being extremely fragile," Vemuri said.
The U.S. government sequester, a series of across the board spending cuts that took effect March 1, is adding to the gloomy mood.
"Most of our clients are doing well in terms that they are generating cash, but they are showing absolutely no indication to spend it," he said.
Infosys is considered a bellwether for India's outsourcing industry, which has been hit by weakness in the world economy. The industry provides information technology and business support services to companies from Europe to the United States.
Revenue for the January-March quarter rose 9.4 percent from a year earlier to $1.94 billion.
Infosys shares were down 21 percent to 2,308.6 rupees in Mumbai stock trading.


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The business organization that Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray is poised to lead has floundered in recent years, running annual deficits and seeing its viability described as "tenuous" by a city power broker who proposed merging it with other business groups.
Even so, officials of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce say the 2,300-member organization is on the financial upswing and Mr. Murray, who is set to resign his post and take over the chamber next month, has the executive and economic development skills to boost its stature and effectiveness.
"We are so excited about this hire," said Susan Mailman, vice chairman of the chamber's board of directors and owner and president of Coghlin Electrical Contractors. "Ask around Worcester about the economic development stuff going on around here and whose fingerprints are on it — Tim Murray's."
But critics of the alliance between the chamber and the former Worcester mayor, a Democrat who has been in elective office for 15 years, say it is incongruous at best to put a pro-labor liberal at the helm of a group interested in issues such as business tax cuts and zoning measures.
Mr. Murray is the first leader of the Worcester chamber without a business background in more than a decade.
The author of the 2011 report that was critical of the chamber, Worcester lawyer Michael P. Angelini, a longtime supporter of Mr. Murray, said hiring Mr. Murray would help turn the group around.
In the report, Mr. Angelini, a Massport board member, noted the chamber's dwindling membership and support and called for a consolidation of local business groups.
"Since the time I wrote that, there has been a lot more cooperation," Mr. Angelini said. "What Tim Murray's appointment does is bring new energy to the chamber and it brings centrality to the business community's involvement in economic development."
Ms. Mailman, the chamber vice chairman, and Richard P. Burke, the chairman, said Wednesday that the chamber's finances have stabilized.
Chamber tax returns show the group ran budget deficits of $278,225 in 2010 and $120,517 in 2011, the most recent year available. The organization posted surpluses of $96,469 in 2009 and $34,821 in 2008.
Brent J. Andersen , owner of a Worcester insurance agency and a longtime member of the chamber, said he will not renew his membership and called on other members to do the same in protest.
"The Worcester chamber is becoming an arm of the Democratic Party. I am very disappointed that the chamber board hired someone whose ideology, politics and overall agenda are totally at odds with the business community," said Mr. Andersen, who also is treasurer of the state Republican Party.
"We're talking about someone whose entire career has been built on blind support for big labor and imposing taxes, fees and government controls that hurt businesses large and small," Mr. Andersen added.
Supporters of Mr. Murray, 44, who was hired by a unanimous vote of the board, contend that Mr. Murray's political savvy will not only serve to stabilize the chamber's finances but also come into play working on downtown redevelopment issues with city officials, particularly City Manager Michael V. O'Brien.
As mayor, Mr. Murray was the originator of the City Square redevelopment project that has since rid downtown of an old enclosed mall and has produced several new buildings. Over the years, Chamber board members have donated more than $20,000 to Mr. Murray's campaigns.
Since he left for Beacon Hill six years ago, Mr. Murray has behind the scenes kept up a close working relationship with the city manager on development issues. Among those projects were helping the city sell Worcester Regional Airport to Massport, attract JetBlue to the airport, and bring the CSX rail yard to the city, said District 5 Councilor William J. Eddy.
Several observers noted a parallel with another former Beacon Hill politician who became a chamber leader: Paul Guzzi, a former Democratic secretary of state who, as CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, forged that group into a politically influential player.
Vincent A. Pedone, a former Democratic state representative whom Mr. O'Brien recently appointed to the Worcester Redevelopment Authority, said Mr. Murray will work with the city administration and the WRA to make the chamber more than the membership organization it has become in recent years.
"He is someone who can take the chamber, which has by all accounts been struggling, and turn it around and use the chamber to promote Worcester industry and business," Mr. Pedone said.
The state Republican Party brought up a less flattering parallel, comparing Mr. Murray's move to the departure of former House Speaker Thomas M. Finneran in 2004 for a $400,000 job heading the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. Mr. Finneran resigned from the group soon after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice in the redistricting process.
Mr. Murray has been dogged by questions about his fund-raising association with former Chelsea Housing Authority chief Michael E. McLaughlin, who has pleaded guilty to four felony counts of concealing his salary from federal officials, as part of a plea agreement.
Mr. McLaughlin's sentencing, originally scheduled for earlier this month, has been rescheduled to June 14.
Tim Buckley, spokesman for the state GOP, also questioned how the chamber, which ran a deficit of more than $100,000 as recently as 2011, according to tax returns, could afford Mr. Murray's reported $200,000 salary. The current chamber CEO, Richard Kennedy, makes a base salary of $150,000. Chamber officials declined to disclose what they would pay Mr. Murray.
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WORCESTER — The five Democratic candidates running for state representative in the 16th Worcester District sat shoulder to shoulder on the stage at Worcester Academy's Ross Auditorium Monday evening to present ideas on how to improve the area.
The candidates are James M. O'Brien, Daniel Donahue, Khrystian E. King, Daniele F. Nanni and Joshua Perro.
The ornate auditorium was crowded, especially given the heat, which was offset by two orange industrial fans at the back of the room.
Each candidate had a minute to answer each of the same 12 questions, which were submitted by the sponsors, in addition to opening and closing statements.
All the candidates agreed that the minimum wage should be increased and that they would support programs for seniors. They said they would support whoever is nominated.
Mr. O'Brien, 44, of Derby Street, was direct in his answers, and in response to a question about MCAS standardized testing, said that they should be done away with. Mr. O'Brien, who has worked for 15 years in human services management and is a licenced real estate sales agent, also argued for tougher gun laws, saying that "you don't need a 10-round clip to protect yourself or go hunting."
Mr. O'Brien focused on elder care, and also pointed to the "breakdown of the two-parent family," as a crisis in the country, and said legislators need to work harder to address the issue.
Mr. Donahue, 26, who lives on Malmo Road and is the assistant chief of staff for Mayor Joseph Petty, said that because of his experience he won't need "on-the-job training," if elected. He said he is ready to deal with any problems that arise at any time and will "respond immediately."
Mr. Donahue also said he will support legislation that would raise revenue for improving community programming and to reinvest in public safety initiatives. He also proposed putting additional money into improving pubic parks to help local youth.
Mr. King, 42, of Victoria Avenue, is head of the Massachusetts union for human service workers, a social worker for the Department of Children and Families and was the director of Crompton Park's summer basketball league for two decades.
He differentiated himself as a candidate familiar with working with law enforcement as well as local agencies and organizations to chip away at the crime rate and make the district a safe place to live and work.
Commonwealth Avenue resident Daniele F. Nanni, 30, is a pharmacy buyer for Critical Care Systems of Shrewsbury. Though he became tongue-tied while tackling several of the questions, he said he would fight for early childhood education and make kindergarten attendance mandatory like in any other grade.
Mr. Perro, 19, of Minerva Street stressed that he would make a good candidate because of a "tenacious work ethic" that helped his family's small business.
He noted that the job is done by working in both Boston and Worcester and said that he is prepared to be effective in both areas.
He said he is passionate about improving education, supporting local businesses and cracking away at gun and gang violence.
When asked what programs would improve the quality of life for youth, Mr. Perro, who is member of the Worcester Public Library board of directors, said it is important to "get kids off the streets," and pointed to summer jobs as a good way to do so. He did not mention library programs.
The Democratic primary will be held Aug. 13, followed by the special election on Sept. 10. Carol Claros is the sole Republican candidate.
The forum was moderated by Candy M. Carlson, chair of the Worcester Democratic City Committee, and David Leboeuf, executive director for the Initiative for Engaged Citizenship and chairman of the city committee's sixth ward.
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New Students Welcomed to Point Park at Convocation Friday, August 17, 2012
Nearly 800 incoming freshmen and transfer students are arriving at Point Park University next week. As part of their official welcome to campus, these students will attend Convocation on Aug. 24 at the Sheraton Station Square. Convocation is the ceremony that opens the academic year and offers new students an opportunity to meet and speak to fellow classmates, faculty, University leadership and alumni.
Paul Hennigan, Ed.D., president, will welcome students. Karen McIntyre, Ph.D., senior vice president for academic and student affairs, will introduce faculty leadership. Ian Sulkowski, senior global cultural studies major and president of United Student Government, will offer words of wisdom about the Point Park collegiate experience.
The program will also feature a presentation from Michael DeCourcy, a 1981 graduate of Point Park University with a degree in journalism and communications.
DeCourcy has spent the last 12 years as Sporting News' college basketball columnist, following newspaper stints at the Pittsburgh Press (1983-93), the Memphis Commercial-Appeal (1993-97) and the Cincinnati Enquirer (1997-2000). He also is an analyst on the Big Ten Network and can be heard year-round as a frequent guest on sports radio stations coast-to-coast. He has covered 23 Final Fours, more than 20 world championship fights, the Summer Olympics in 1992 and 1996, and two national championship college football games.
The United States Basketball Writers Association recognized his work by inducting him into its Hall of Fame in April 2012.
DeCourcy offers the students attending Convocation a rich and compelling background in sports reporting and a comradery as a Point Park alumnus.
The program will begin at 2:45 p.m. and will be followed by a light reception for students, faculty and staff.


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Maintenance Chemotherapy or Observation Following Induction Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Younger Patients With Newly Diagnosed Ependymoma
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Know the risks and potential benefits of clinical studies and talk to your health care provider before participating. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01096368
Recruitment Status : Recruiting
First Posted : March 31, 2010
Last Update Posted : September 12, 2017
|Tracking Information
|First Submitted Date ICMJE
|March 30, 2010
|First Posted Date ICMJE
|March 31, 2010
|Last Update Posted Date
|September 12, 2017
|Study Start Date ICMJE
|March 2010
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|March 2020 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01096368 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Maintenance Chemotherapy or Observation Following Induction Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Younger Patients With Newly Diagnosed Ependymoma
|Official Title ICMJE
|Phase III Randomized Trial of Post-Radiation Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Ependymoma Ages 1 to 21 Years
|Brief Summary
|This randomized phase III trial is studying maintenance chemotherapy to see how well it works compared to observation following induction chemotherapy and radiation therapy in treating young patients with newly diagnosed ependymoma. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as vincristine sulfate, carboplatin, cyclophosphamide, etoposide, and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving more than one drug (combination chemotherapy) may kill more tumor cells. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue. Giving chemotherapy with radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells and allow doctors to save the part of the body where the cancer started.
|Detailed Description
I. To determine the event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) of children with completely resected ependymoma treated with maintenance chemotherapy comprising vincristine sulfate, cisplatin, etoposide, and cyclophosphamide (VCEC) versus observation following post-operative conformal radiotherapy (cRT).
I. To estimate the EFS and OS of children with incompletely resected ependymoma who are unable to achieve a complete response (CR) by post-operative induction chemotherapy or by second surgery who are non-randomly assigned to cRT followed by VCEC.
II. To further evaluate the EFS and OS of children with supratentorial classic ependymoma who achieve a complete resection at first or second resection or children who achieve a CR to short-course induction chemotherapy following first surgery.
III. To determine the neurologic, neuropsychological, and endocrine long-term sequelae of surgery, cRT, and VCEC as compared to those patients treated on COG-ACNS0121.
IV. To determine biologic prognostic factors in childhood ependymoma by utilizing genomic profiles via comparative genomic hybridization and single-nucleotide polymorphism arrays, and microarray gene expression profiling analysis on initial tumor samples and correlating this with clinical outcome.
V. To evaluate prognostic immune-function gene expression in ependymomas. VI. To build upon the data derived from COG-ACNS0121 to develop genotypically based classification signatures and to correlate these to WHO grade, location, extent of resection, treatment, EFS, and OS.
VII. To evaluate telomere maintenance as a prognostic marker.
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to extent of resection at initial surgery (total vs near total resection), tumor histology, and tumor location (infratentorial primary tumor vs supratentorial anaplastic tumor). Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms. Patients with supratentorial classic tumor are assigned to arm II.
All patients receive induction chemotherapy comprising vincristine sulfate IV on days 1 and 8, carboplatin IV over 15-60 minutes on day 1, and cyclophosphamide IV over 30-60 minutes on days 1-2. Patients also receive etoposide IV over 60-120 minutes on days 1-3 of course 2 only. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 2 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients achieving stable disease, partial response, or locally progressive disease and who are deemed potentially resectable undergo surgery within 15 days after completion of induction chemotherapy.
ARM I: Patients undergo conformal radiotherapy over 6-7 weeks. Patients then receive vincristine sulfate IV on days 1, 8, and 15 (courses 1-3 only); etoposide IV over 1-2 hours on days 1-3; cisplatin IV over 1-8 hours on day 1; and cyclophosphamide IV over 30-60 minutes on days 1-2. Treatment repeats every 21 days for 4 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
ARM II: Patients undergo conformal radiotherapy over 6-7 weeks. Some patients undergo blood and tissue sample collection before treatment and after surgery for gene expression microarray, genomic hybridization array, and other correlative studies.
After completion of study therapy, patients are followed up every 4 months for 5 years.
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Phase
|Phase 3
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Condition ICMJE
|Intervention ICMJE
|Study Arms
|Publications *
|Not Provided
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Original Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Same as current
|Estimated Study Completion Date
|March 2020
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|March 2020 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
|1 Year to 21 Years (Child, Adult)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United States
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
NCI-2011-02029 ( Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program) )
COG-ACNS0831 ( Other Identifier: Children's Oncology Group )
CDR0000668560 ( Other Identifier: Clinical Trials.gov )
U10CA098543 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
|Not Provided
|IPD Sharing Statement
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|Children's Oncology Group
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|Children's Oncology Group
|Collaborators ICMJE
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|Investigators ICMJE
|PRS Account
|Children's Oncology Group
|Verification Date
|September 2017
ICMJE Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP


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Lin, a good bloggy friend of mine, always has a joke about running away from home. Since the first time we mentioned this she and I have talked about being hobos. On Saturday night - quite abruptly - I packed up a few things, jumped in my van and drove about 90 minutes to my best friend's home. Luckily we have an open-door policy for each other, but he immediately knew something was wrong when I showed up at his job to get keys.
I guess the reasons for my leaving are not important, but I'm glad I did. The part I hate? Having to get back in my van and drive home. Not only are there a bunch of domestic chores that need to be handled, but I'm walking back into what I believe caused me to leave: there's no one there.
Now I must explain that the cause and reasons are two different things… I'm happy for my brief reprieve from the sounds that reverberate in my head, but I must go home to greet my children in the morning when they return from their weekend with dad and get my house in order. In the process, I'm getting my mind and life together – again. I know it's all so cryptic. It normally happens that way when I hold so much inside for so long.
Although I still haven't been sleeping well because of stress and mental anguish, I am confident that I can get back on track. I'm still waiting for Lin to give me the signal for that long train-traveling, marshmallow-roasting, kerchief- and daisy duke-wearing, hobo trip, but – in the meantime – you'll find me here being mom and blogger.


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This document is an excerpt from the EUR-Lex website
European Union Strategy for the Danube Region
European Union Strategy for the Danube Region
Go to the summaries' table of contents
European Union Strategy for the Danube Region
Following a request from the European Council, the Commission presents a strategy aimed at developing the Danube Region in a coherent and sustainable way. Emphasis is placed on mobility, energy, innovation, the environment, risk management and security.
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 8 December 2010, European Union Strategy for Danube Region [COM(2010) 715 final – Not published in the Official Journal].
The Danube Region has more than 100 million inhabitants and represents one fifth of European Union (EU) surface. It is therefore a vital region for Europe. The fourteen countries along the Danube, of which nine are EU Member States, are faced with common challenges.
The Danube Strategy is based on experience gained with the Baltic Sea Region and proposes an integrated Action Plan organised around four pillars:
Connecting the Danube Region
The Strategy aims at improving mobility and multimodality (the use of several means of transport for a single journey) in the Region by developing sustainable inland navigation and road, rail and air infrastructures.
Furthermore, the energy networks have many gaps and deficiencies, due to insufficient capacity, low quality or poor maintenance. The production of more sustainable energy is to be encouraged.
The Danube Region also has a rich cultural heritage. The Commission therefore wishes to encourage the promotion of culture and tourism so as to give the Region a European and global dimension.
Protecting the Environment
Environmental resources are shared across borders and go beyond national interests. This is particularly true of the Danube Region, which includes mountain areas such as the Carpathians, the Balkans and part of the Alps. As a result, the Region has some of the richest flora and fauna in Europe. However, it has not been spared environmental disasters and pollution. Danube States must take joint measures, and in order to do this the Action Plan proposes to restore and maintain the quality of waters, to manage environmental risks, and to preserve biodiversity, landscapes and the quality of air and soils.
Building Prosperity
The Region includes some of the most competitive areas in the EU but also the poorest, the most highly skilled and the least educated, and the highest and lowest standards of living. In order to overcome disparities in education and employment, and to promote social inclusion, the Action Plan aims to develop the knowledge society through research, education and information technologies. It also seeks to support the competitiveness of enterprises and to invest in people and skills. Marginalised communities (including Roma, the majority of whom live in the Region) should benefit in particular.
Strengthening the Region
The dramatic changes since 1989 transformed society. Particular attention is needed as the Danube Region includes Member States which have joined at different moments, as well as countries applying for EU membership and other third countries. Most face similar problems, but with different resources available. Thus, in order to improve institutional capacity, cooperation and security, the Action Plan proposes to work together to promote more efficient administration of security matters and to tackle organised and serious crime.
The strategy seeks to contribute to more effective use of available funds. Countries need to make sure that the Strategy is systematically integrated in the policy and funding for 2014-2020.
The Commission is supporting and facilitating the process. It is assisted by a High Level Group composed of representatives of all Member States. In collaboration with the Danube States that are not Members of the EU, the Member States are responsible for coordinating each priority area. All levels of power (national, regional, municipal and local) are to participate in implementing the actions. The Commission produces reports in order to monitor development and progress.
The Strategy is the result of a public consultation and debates between stakeholders. It contributes to the Europe 2020 Strategy for sustainable and intelligent growth. The Member States concerned are Germany, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia.
Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions concerning the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region [COM(2013)181 final - not published in the Official Journal] - The report outlines progress made in tackling the Region's problems ranging from missing transport links and lack of competitiveness, to pollution and crime. The 14 participating countries - among them 9 EU Member States - are working together on a variety of shared projects and initiatives.
Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions concerning the added value of macro-regional strategies. [COM(2013) 468 final - not published in the Official Journal] - This report is a first evaluation of the EU's first two macro-regional strategies (for the Baltic and Danube). The strategies have generated broadly positive results in terms of joint projects and initiatives, as well as political decisions. Cooperation between the participating EU countries and neighbouring non-EU countries has been significantly strengthened and that has resulted in more efficient use of the resources available.
However, the report reminds governments of the need for political commitment and for making the strategies a priority across all relevant policy areas, ensuring they are embedded in future EU, regional and national policy frameworks. It also underlines the importance of having the appropriate administrative resources to deliver the objectives.
As to future macro-regional strategies, the report warns that new initiatives should only be launched to address particular needs for improved and high-level cooperation. There must be readiness to translate political commitment into administrative support, and new strategies should clearly demonstrate the particular added-value at EU level.
Last updated: 17.01.2014


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The Trouble with VOC-compliant Finishes
When it comes to finish, I want something that is easy to apply, offers a little protection and doesn't require spray equipment. And once I find a finish I like, I tend to be pretty loyal. I used Minwax's Antique Oil Finish almost exclusively before a friend turned me on to Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish about a dozen years ago, and it's been my go-to finish since. Both of these finishes are thinned varnishes that are easily applied with a rag. I've tweaked and refined my application methods a few times over the years, but because both are pretty much idiot-proof, the final result has always been satisfying.
I generally flood on a coat, wet-sand later applications with automotive sandpaper and then wipe it almost dry. I just lay on coats and build it up until I get the sheen I want. I've applied as few as three coats and as many as 20.
A friend once asked me how to apply it. I gave him a few different methods, including brushing, to choose from, but in the end I came to a realization. "It doesn't really matter," I told him. "Just make sure it's sanded between or during coats, and apply them until it looks right." It's a flexible finish that has never given me much trouble. Until lately, that is.
Shortly before Christmas I was nearing the end of desk that was due to a client. I'd applied about five or six coats to the desktop, but it still didn't have quite enough shine. I reached for the can of Waterlox and found it empty. The desk would have been fine as it was, but instead I drove a half-hour to Woodcraft and bought a new can.
Josh, who works in my shop, has put on plenty of finish and was used to Waterlox, so I handed him the can told him to go ahead and lay on another coat. When I walked back into the shop about about 10 minutes later I was struck by two things: 1) The smell was so strong and uncommon that I ignored the winter temperatures and immediately started opening windows and 2) The desktop looked horrible. The finish was dry in some spots, wet in others.
"Something's wrong," said Josh. "I don't think this rag is any good. Too textured or something?"
We scrambled for a moment, but finally I resolved to let it dry and then try to save it later. How could anyone mess up Waterlox?
The next morning I started to lay on another coat using wet-dry paper as always. I've used the stuff for years and have developed some kind of muscle memory that guides my application – and I can tell from the resistance under my hand how much time I have before it starts to dry. But something was wrong. One side of the small desk was dry before I was done working on the other side. And the smell! I though I was going to pass out, suffer brain damage, or both.
I tried and tried. Nothing worked. This was clearly a different product. After a half-dozen attempts I got vaguely competent with its working qualities, but there was no time for wet-sanding during application as I'd always done before. It had to go on with a rag, and I had to sand between coats instead of wet-sanding at subsequent applications. The desk was delivered late, but I finally got the finish to look decent and the client was pleased.
When I bought a new can of Waterlox I compared the two. The one that had given me trouble had a subtle message in the sunburst on the can, "VOC Compliant," I think it said. The new one, however, said, "Original Formula." Eureka! I knew what to look for in the future, and I wouldn't make the same mistake again.
A few days ago I was talking to Bob Flexner, our finishing guru, and he explained the problem. The new formula replaces the traditional solvent with one that is VOC exempt: paraclorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF). The MSDS says they added 65 percent. Bob explained that it has dissolving qualities similar to mineral spirits, but it dries a little faster – this explained why one end of desktop dried before I could finish up my work on the other end. Bob also asked about the smell, which PCBTF is known for, but he confirmed that it isn't toxic. Toxic or not, the smell certainly isn't pleasant.
Luckily for me, the state where I live doesn't have to sell the VOC-compliant version. Yet, at least. That Woodcraft was selling the VOC-compliant version was probably just a shipping error, I'm told. But I wonder, have you run into similar problems with VOC-compliant finishes, Waterlox or otherwise? If so, how has it affected your work?
To learn more about finishing from the guru himself, check out the sale on titles from Bob Flexner: Wood Finishing 101 and Flexner on Finishing. The always reliable Understanding Wood Finishing is also available.


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If the stars' adoration for the new Marni for H&M collection is any indication, the pretty skirts, dresses and separates are going to sell out in no time. Gathering at the Sowden House in Los Feliz, Calif., over the weekend, several stylish celebrities sang the praises of the line, out March 8.
"I love that it's accessible and affordable," Drew Barrymore told reporters. "I mean, bottom line, I want to get a bag of clothes for the price of one garment. That's what shopping is all about for me."
Mila Jovovich, a friend of Marni designer Consuelo Castiglioni, said she's "always respected" the brand. "Everyone loves Marni's prints, everyone loves Marni's cuts," she said. "They really know how to bring the best out of a woman. It's classic, beautifully shaped … it's almost like rock 'n' roll Jackie O."
Dianna Agron and Jessica Chastain were also on hand to fete the brand, as was Freida Pinto, who might make her way to her local H&M come March 8. "I wouldn't go out always and buy a designer dress," she told reporters. "But I do shop at H&M, so it's nice for me to know that I can have an H&M Marni, and not just a Marni — which would burn a hole in my pocket!" Check out the entire Marni for H&M lookbook on the Huffington Post.
–Reporting by Reagan Alexander


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The Game of Thrones Cast In and Out of Character
They're just regular people!
Espionage, fratricide, sword-slinging battles, smoke babies, assassins, dragons, prophetic dreams, torrid incestuous affairs, farcical incestuous misunderstandings — Game of Thrones covers a lot of ground. With the lush production values, epic set pieces, and plot points jetting off in every direction, it's easy to lose track of the actual actors who populate the show. Peel off those wigs and put on some regular clothing: This is (some of) the cast of Game of Thrones, in and out of character.BEGIN SLIDESHOW


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yeah..........why no skin flick??.....lmao
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Discuss this movie. Available on DVD and Blu-ray.
um no comment.
"No time outs. Only DEATH!"
"I don't like to brag and I won't cuz I don't have to!"
Poster has a Lemony lick to it....
the poster reminds me a bit of the Lemony Snicket idea, anyone else think this????
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