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A cut above the rest
Danny Trejo feels like he’s been preparing to play the title character in “Machete” for over a decade — about as long as he’s been working with writer/director Robert Rodriguez. “Robert’s been training me for this movie since we did ‘Desperado,’” says Trejo, who’s appeared in eight of Rodriguez’s films. “He said, ‘Hey, you’re perfect for this character. That was 14 years ago. And so, you know, 14 years and 780,000 phone calls later — it was just like stepping into the guy.”
Philly Sports
Big Red’s WILD RIDE
This clearly isn’t Andy Reid’s first rodeo. But, it could be his last.
National
Tea Party steeps: Movement seeks maturity, longevity
Some Tea Partiers admit mistakes were made. Others are quick to describe the movement’s recent efforts in the political arena as not quite ready for prime time.
My Travel
A Dye design, right nearby
Architect Pete Dye doesn’t build run-of-the-mill golf courses. His designs are sought out nationwide by golfers looking for the most innovative and demanding layouts the game has to offer. A Dye course becomes a destination unto itself.
Philly Sports
Big Red’s WILD RIDE
This clearly isn’t Andy Reid’s first rodeo. But, it could be his last.
International
Worldwide uproar over Quran burning
Afghan police went on alert yesterday to guard against demonstrations triggered by a U.S. church’s plan to burn a copy of the Quran on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, which has drawn global condemnation.
Boston Sports
... One more terrific year
He’s got three Super Bowl rings, 30,844 career passing yards, 15 AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors and more offensive targets than he knows what to do with.
My Education
It’s time to move on ...
Placing yourself in a choice college can be a numbers game, and if your GPA or tuition veers off, your most frugal and strategic bet might be to transfer.
Philly Homes
Home repairs made easier
Ready to tackle all those home-repair projects you’ve been putting off in favor of days down the shore? Head to the West Philly Tool Library, where homeowners can borrow an unlimited number of tools and ladders for up to seven days. It costs just $20 for a yearly membership, and “tool librarians” are always on hand to lend expert advice.
My Wellbeing
Breaking the waves
Surfing is an excellent total-body workout combining upper and lower body strength, cardiovascular fitness, core strength, stability, balance and flexibility.
FANS NEED TO STOP ROOTING AGAINST REVIS
Rooting for Mike Tannenbaum on “Hard Knocks” is like pulling for the Enron guys in that play that couldn’t last on Broadway. Only, it’s less fun. Yet tons of fans continue to take the side of the Jets’ whiny general manager (What more can I do!) over that of best cornerback in the NFL. Thus, one of the great mysteries in sports (one that doesn’t involve deciphering what alternate universe Roger Clemens thinks he inhabits) continues this week.
New York Sports
METS LOOK FOR THE FALL, YANKS EYE THE FALL
The Yankees strike out looking on Dan Haren, the Mets simply strike out. And look for someway to blame it on New York — and this nebulous, ominous specter of how everything gets “exaggerated” in Gotham. This is your current state of New York baseball.
New York Sports
Dumb and dumber: the athlete edition
Jessica Simpson’s stock continues to plummet, and it’s not because of her inflation. The entertainer is now settling for journeyman athletes.
New York Sports
NATE'S RUN ONLY DEPRESSES D'ANTONI, FANS
Nate Robinson isn’t as big as the vuvuzela — and no one’s obsessing over any possible Nate secret love child in a British documentary — but underneath the stories that truly matter in sports (World Cup buzzing and Tiger Woods’ baby mamas), one of those Mike D’Antoni rejects is helping to swing a shocking championship.
New York Sports
ESPN WILL BE KICKING ITSELF OVER THE CUP HYPE
ESPN wants everyone to know it’s serious about soccer this time. Really. So it’s put up a big countdown clock, because what’s a better way to show you’re committed to first-class coverage than annoying every viewer you possibly can about the upcoming event? The suits in Bristol cannot help themselves though — anything less than overkill goes against every strand in the sports giant’s DNA. No one at ESPN seems to realize that one of the reasons they got those surprisingly good (and good is relative when we’re talking soccer in the U.S.) for the 2006 World Cup is because they let the tournament surprise.
New York Columns
Perez staying put
GET REAL: JOHAN IS NO ROY, NO CC
Tim Tebow: Tom Cruise of the NFL
Enjoy tourney’s final hurrah
Jets Lose more than a coin toss
Mets make us appreciate the Knicks
Shut up about super Sanchez
Rex remains a better promoter than coach
With top pitchers gone, Mets must sign Bay
College ball renders itself irrelevant
New York Headlines
Corner’s back: Revis rejoins Jets
Burnett not good enough
Vazquez due back in rotation
Help not wanted
Here’s looking at youth, kids
Coughlin calls on starters to step up
Nova is ahead of the curve
Sorgi on chopping block
LB by committee
Enter the dark side of Flushing
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