For Paul Rudd, the decision to star in Jay Roach’s new comedy, “Dinner for Schmucks,” was an easy one. “I thought the script was really funny,” he says. “That was it. It was kind of a no-brainer.” Of course Rudd, who’s built an impressive resume of smart comedies, was just as enamored of the man behind the camera. Cliff who? The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has just gotten quite a bit of company: As many as 6,600 graves at the country’s hallowed Arlington National Cemetery for fallen U.S. service members may be mislabeled, one lawmaker said on Thursday.New claims for unemployment benefits slipped last week, but stayed at a stubbornly high level that underscored the labor market recovery was having trouble gaining traction.J.A. Happ said all the right things, just as the crafty lefty always has.Julian Assange, founder of the website that published more than 91,000 secret U.S. military reports from Afghanistan, says he’s revealing injustices. President Barack Obama says he’s concerned that disclosure of sensitive information may harm military operations.1. Will the Jets regret cutting Faneca?For many job-hopping careerists, smuggling a resignation letter in their bag like a guilty secret, there are few workplace rituals so hard as saying so long.Subletting in NYC typically involves some kind of covert transaction. Try to find a budget traveler who hasn’t enjoyed the risk of Craigslist’s lease-free rentals. But thanks to a bill Gov. David Paterson signed into law last Friday, renting an apartment for less than 30 days isn’t kosher. Fortunately, there’s a saving grace for those in search of short-term living: Jersey City.Could nail mats like the Acushakti be the next Snuggies?
The Bruins’ free agency period won’t be as exciting as last year, when they pursued star-crossed Marian Hossa before settling on Michael Ryder.
Due to cap constraints, they’re thinking small. What they should do:
1. Bring back Kessel — GM Peter Chiarelli is adamant the B’s will likely match any offer sheet made to the restricted free agent winger. But if they can, they should sign him long-term. It’s hard to replace his speed and skill — and while some have called him “soft,” Kessel has missed fewer than 10 games due to injury in his career and played through the postseason with a shoulder injury.
2. Bolster the ‘D’ — If he had more money to spend, Chiarelli said his top priority would be to sign an “impact defenseman” to play a lot of minutes and contribute offensively. Boston could pursue a solid, smart player like Carolina’s Dennis Seidenberg.
3. Shed salary — With the salary cap expected to drop next year, it may be time to part ways with at least one of P.J. Axelsson or Stephane Yelle and make way for talented young players like Byron Bitz, Vladimir Sobotka and Martin St. Pierre.
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