COLLEGE DROPOUTS
Political movements are becoming ever more like a match tossed into a room full of dynamite: No matter which stick you are aiming for, chances are a lot of others will fire off, too.
Left hook, alleged neglect spell death for kickboxer
A woman kickboxer has died following a well-placed left hook during a fighting competition, the Daily Mail reports.
Judge blocks meat of Ariz. migrant law
A U.S. judge yesterday blocked key parts of Arizona’s tough new immigration law hours before it was to take effect, handing a victory to the Obama administration as it tries to take control over the issue.
Rabbis, controversy, and jail time at Chelsea’s wedding
Although facts on the famed Clinton-Mezvinsky wedding, which is rumored to happen this weekend, are tighter than Hillary Clinton’s smile, some details have leaked out. Sources report that groom Marc Mezvinsky has “hurt” his father’s family by not inviting them to the wedding (Ed Mezvinsky pleaded guilty in 2002 to swindling investors out of $10 million.
Table for two
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.
Short-term living in Jersey City
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.
Jobless claims fall, still high
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.
So long, Snuggies. Hello, Acushakti
Could nail mats like the Acushakti be the next Snuggies?
It’s possible, according to a top consumer survey.
Taking a joy ride through Italy
Unless the locals covered you in meatballs and sang “Nessun Dorma” upon arrival, this vacation could hardly be more Italian. For this is a “Vespa vacation” — a two-wheeled tour of the nooks and crannies, the winding back roads and the off-the-beaten-track hidden gems of breathtaking Umbria, a beautiful region located in Central Italy.
It’s so hard to say goodbye
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.
Arlington graves may be mixed up
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.
Talking about the ‘C’ word
A drama about a woman diagnosed with terminal cancer doesn’t exactly sound like the most entertaining new series on the fall prime-time slate. But there is more buzz surrounding Showtime’s “The Big C” than perhaps any other series premiering this season, and the incomparable Laura Linney is a major reason why the series is high on critics’ must-see lists.
WikiLeaks founder defends war posts
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.
Cop allegedly took cash from bar safe
Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said yesterday that a K-9 officer is likely to face charges, while two others should be cleared in connection with a burglary early Tuesday at Pat’s Cafe in Frankford.
100 days later, BP still may shut well for good
BP may permanently shut the well that caused the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history as early as Monday, the company said yesterday as speculation grew over the assets it might sell to cover mounting costs.
Victims hope justice ends ‘Pukemon’ saga
Eight games into the Phillies season, Matthew Clemmens became known as “Pukemon” by forcing himself to projectile vomit on an 11-year-old girl at Citizens Bank Park. Hours before they play their 103rd game, Clemmens will have been sentenced for those drunken acts.
Candidate Q&A
From Radhika Bhattacharya of Boston:
What is your position on paid sick days in Massachusetts?
