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Movies
Barrymore than a feeling
Drew Barrymore has had some duds for onscreen partners in romantic comedies — not that she’s about to name names. “The worst is when you’re kissing someone who is not a good kisser, and you’re trying to make it look good, and you feel like you’re just working on your own,” she says. Luckily her latest film, “Going the Distance,” pairs her with someone very near to her heart: ex-boyfriend Justin Long.
Sports
CALLING ON CAROLINE
Why isn’t Caroline Wozniacki a bigger tennis star? The Danish dame has captured many hearts and countless eyes during her U.S. Open tear in Flushing the past week. Her face should replace Jennie Finch’s atop the Mount Rushmore of women’s sports.
National
Progress in effort to stop smoking in US flatlines
A decades-long decline in smoking rates leveled off in 2005 and has changed little ever since, according to a government study that calls for more funding for anti-smoking programs.
My Travel
Brazil’s sin city
Just as the world looks to Brazil as a nation that knows how to party, Bra-zil looks to Salvador as the city that can out-party even Rio. This corner of the northeastern state of Bahia is party central 365 days a year. Salvador is the oldest city in Brazil and was its capital for more than 200 years. And even 300 years ago it picked up a nickname which translates to Nearly All the Sins.
Sports
CALLING ON CAROLINE
Why isn’t Caroline Wozniacki a bigger tennis star? The Danish dame has captured many hearts and countless eyes during her U.S. Open tear in Flushing the past week. Her face should replace Jennie Finch’s atop the Mount Rushmore of women’s sports.
International
Pakistan car bomb kills 20 after Taliban threats
A suicide bomber rammed his car into a police residential complex in Pakistan yesterday, killing at least 20 people, officials said, in another blow for a country grappling with devastating floods.
Philly Sports
Fifth amendment: Who gets the nod?
Still no word on the “Great Fifth Starter Debate.”
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.
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Roster stress just part of NFL’s game
There were 255 names called during the 2010 NFL Draft, but Dane Fletcher didn’t hear his.
Boston Sports
Belichick revealing
Even though it need not be said, it bears repeating: The preseason means nothing. It reveals nothing. And it is a predictor of absolutely nothing.
Boston Sports
Roster cut days no fun for anyone
With the fourth and final preseason game just days away, NFL teams were forced to reduce their rosters to 75 men yesterday.
Boston Sports
In NFL, a new field is a new challenge
Although Thursday’s Patriots-Giants preseason game doesn’t mean much, the trip to New Meadowlands Stadium will benefit the Pats in Week 2 when they return to face the Jets.
Boston Sports
White Sox nab Ramirez from Dodgers
The American League Central is a popular stop for Red Sox castoffs.
Boston Headlines
UFC as Boston as it gets
Up close, the UFC is a different beast
Real football real soon
3 Storylines to watch in tonight’s game
Damon says no thanks to the Sox
3 Reasons why Damon doesn’t re-join the Sox
Buchholz is key to a playoff push
Mutual respect in lightweight title rematch
Brady: ‘I hate the Jets’
Young Sox hope to conquer adversity
Boston Columns
GOOD, FAR FROM GREAT
HEY BILL, SMILE FOR THE CAMERAS
BETTER, BUT NOT CLOSER
HOPE THERE, BUT IT'S SLIM
IN SPORTS, NO SUCH THING AS LOYALTY
GOING TO 'WAR' WITH SOX' BELTRE
Bruce Allen: The Boss, the bully
HERE'S HOW TO GAUGE THE '10 SOX
GIVE RIVERS SOME OF THE CREDIT
SO ... ABOUT THAT RUN PREVENTION
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