Television: A Parenting Gift - Or a Curse? - Wakefield, MA Patch

Holly DeSouzaMy daughter is an only child. As much as I would love to have the time to occupy her 24/7, it is not feasible. Although there are days I feel I am more of a social director for the under 4’ tall crowd, I do have other responsibilities outside of playing Barbies or dress up or veterinarian to a group of constantly sick and quickly recovering stuffed animals. Because there is no one else actually breathing who is here during the days to play with her, Lexi sometimes gets bored and lonely. And, because I am not going to have another baby simply to give my daughter a constant play date, I need to give her something to occupy her and keep her engaged in the times I can’t be.

Charlize Theron Glams Up A Jumpsuit At GQ Awards

Celebrity , Fashion , V-Blog September 14, 2011 By Zoe Griffin

Stunning South African actress Charlize Theron turned up the heat in London recently when she showed up to a party in a plunging  grey and lilac jumpsuit.

Charlize was attending the GQ Men of the Year Awards and although the awards ceremony is meant to focus on the celebrity males, all eyes were on Charlize and her unique outfit. Here’s a closer look:

Uinterview | News: Renée Zellweger Wows Fashion Week

Renée Zellweger graced the front row at Carolina Herrera's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show Monday at Lincoln Center in New York. The Bridget Jones's Diary star donned an all nude ensemble: a form-fitting dress with off-center ruching, matching Christian Louboutin pumps and a beige satchel accented with primary yellow straps and apple green handles.

Cameron Diaz & Alex Rodriguez Split!

by Lydia Harris on September 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment

According to Us Magazine, Cameron Diaz and her boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez have gone their separate ways!

A source close to A-Rod said, “They broke up recently.”

So what on Earth could keep these two apart? Apparently, Cameron wanted to focus on her career. Sounds like the reason Bradley Cooper tossed Renee Zellweger to the side… Perhaps he and Cameron should get together? Then they could have adorable blonde-haired, blue eyed babies with giant lips…Ha.

Bradley Cooper n’en peut plus des rumeurs !

La star hollywoodienne a été liée romantiquement à un bon nombre de très belles femmes, dont Olivia Wilde et Jennifer Lopez. Bradley trouve cela épuisant d’entendre chaque semaine de nouvelles histoires sur sa vie privée et aimerait qu’on s’intéresse un peu plus à sa carrière d’acteur.

« Vous pouvez être terni. Je ne sais pas à quoi ressemble ma réputation, mais je sais qu’il y a des histoires dans les tabloïds à propos de moi et d’autres actrices qui sont complètement fabriquées. Par exemple, j’ai fait une lecture avec Olivia Wilde et elle était à la première de Very Bad Trip 2 le lendemain soir. Alors, pour les journaux, nous sortons ensemble ! Je me souviens en avoir plaisanté avec elle, qu’on allait sûrement dire que nous étions ensemble. Et bien c’est exactement ce qui s’est passé. »

Bradley Cooper ärgern Gerüchte über Frauengeschichten

Vermeintlicher Frauenheld: Bradley Cooper nervt, dass die Medien ihn immer mit Frauen in Verbindung bringen. Der Schauspieler (‘Hangover’) soll mit Olivia Wilde und mit Jennifer Lopez ein Techtelmechtel gehabt haben.

Der Amerikaner findet solche Geschichten ermüdend und möchte sich lieber auf seine Karriere konzentrieren.

Casamentos Magazine | Jennifer Lopez e Bradley Cooper: Clima de Romance!

Jennifer Lopez esteve num jantar romântico com o ator Bradley Cooper, segundo o site "TMZ". Segundo a publicação, o encontro teria acontecido no restaurante Per Se na noite de domingo, dia 11 em Nova York.

Apesar de fontes do "TMZ" definirem o jantar como "romântico", a revista "People" afirmou que o encontro foi profissional, "para discutir futuros negócios".

At TIFF, the must-do photo op is the InStyle party

As usual, InStyle magazine’s annual bash drew the festival’s red-carpet eye candy: Young stars Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough and Olivia Wilde were there, along with Jennifer Garner. Geoffrey Rush, that TIFF stalwart, showed up. And even Katie Couric – in town for some charity work – dropped in. 

Los detalles de la cena íntima entre Jennifer López y Bradley Cooper - Famosos - Diario Femenino de la mujer

Jennifer López empieza a reponerse de la amarga ruptura con Marc Anthony, algo en lo que le está ayudando Bradley Cooper. El actor de 'Resacón en las Vegas' cenó con Jennifer López hace unos días, y ahora conocemos todos los detalles del encuentro.

Mientras Marc Anthony continúa devastado por la ruptura, su ex mujer está recuperándose rápidamente. La cantante aparece más sensual que nunca en su nuevo videoclip 'Papi', algo que no ha pasado desapercibido para Bradley Cooper.

En vue Buzz : Amy Winehouse devait se marier !

Entre Amy Winehouse qui devait épouser Reg Traviss, J-Lo qui, elle, pourrait le faire tant elle ...

Amy Winehouse aurait eu 28 ans, en ce mercredi 14 septembre. Pour marquer l'événement, Tony ...

Dates Bradley Cooper

Jennifer doesn’t date regular people: If you want to wine and dine Jenny from the Block you have to be B+ list at the very least. Now that she’s single again, La Lopez is free to go on a candlelit dinner with Bradley Cooper at New York’s Per Se .It’s the kind of warm, intimate place where you can really get to know someone after you’ve notified the paparazzi.   ( Jezebe l tells us an average bill there is just under $900.)

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Jennifer Lopez has never really been one for the single life .

For as long as she’s been a household name, she’s been attached to an A-list fella: Sean Combs, Ben Affleck, and most recently Marc Anthony.

Aniston exével jár Lopez - Blikk.hu

Az énekesnőt Jennifer Aniston (42) és Renée Zellweger (42) volt barátjával, Bradley Cooperrel (36) látták vacsorázni egy elegáns New York-i étteremben. A Másnaposok sztárjára nem jellemző, hogy kitart valaki mellett; nemrég még a gyönyörű, Lopeznél jóval fiatalabb Olivia Wilde-dal (26) látták, így ha ő nem felelt meg neki, valószínűleg J-Lo sem fog.

Cyndi Lauper Butchers National Anthem Even Worse than Christina Aguilera; It's OK to Let Your Kids Watch Chaz Bono Dance; JLo and Bradley Cooper Datin...

Cyndi Lauper did her best Christina Aguilera impersonation at the U.S. Open, mumbling the words to the National Anthem before the semifinal match between Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki . Williams won that match then lost the final to Samantha Stoser , but not before calling the chair umpire a hater and a loser in an ugly outburst.

Hookups, Breakups & Babies - September 12, 2011 - Jennifer Lopez - Zimbio

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Here's the scoop on the juiciest relationship news in Hollywood this week:

Hookups:

- Has Lady Gaga been sneaking around with a vampire? The singer cast Vampire Diaries star Taylor Kinney in her "Yoü and I" music video, and now word has it they are "hooking up" in real life. They met in July on the set of the video in Nebraska, and the two were then spotted "hanging out" (and making out) in California over Labor Day weekend. While these stars could very well be getting hot and heavy, we'd like to point out that no one really knows when/if Mother Monster broke up with her bartender beau Luc Carl.

HIGHWAYS, FAA COMBINED; GOP DEBATE TONIGHT; DEMS PANICKING IN NY-9; GOP RETHINKS APPROACH TO POTUS JOBS; TRIVIA - POLITICO Huddle - POLITICO.com

(with assists from Jake "Fast Break" Sherman and Kevin Robillard)

LEGISLATIVE EXPRESSWAY: FAA, HIGHWAY EXTENSIONS COMBINED -- Huddle told you on Friday that House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica was going to introduce a Federal Aviation Administration extension that would last into December. We swear it was good information at the time. Since then, a deal was struck to combine a "clean" FAA extension through January with a six-month highway bill. Here's how I wrote about it late Friday night when the new two-part bill: "The bill would authorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration through January and surface transportation laws through March. Highway programs would be funded at the fiscal 2011 rate — $41.7 billion — far above the $27 billion approved in their budget earlier this year. Because the extension is for six months and not a full year, the actual amount authorized is half of the fiscal 2011 level. The FAA would get about $5.4 billion for the four-month period beginning in October and ending Jan. 31. ... The higher funding level for highway programs may cause heartburn with House and Senate conservatives ... The legislation does not include retroactive pay for FAA workers who were furloughed." http://politi.co/nljdzP  

It`s a Long Hard Road out of Hell

This is probably one of the more difficult pieces of prose I have had to write for Vital. Most of you dear readers will fall into two categories. The first, and vast majority, won`t know nor care of my feelings for Yeovil Town. The second, a motley few, know that I don`t like them very much. So this will be an exercise in restraint. You can admire me later, if I can make it through.

Votre film ce soir : Liam Neeson et Bradley Cooper prennent tous les risques

Liam Neeson : Son rôle dans Very Bad Trip 2 coupé au montage !

16/03/11 Liam Neeson : Ses coups de coeur, échecs et regrets dévoilés !

23/02/09 L' Oscarisée Kate Winslet risque de voir son film Le Liseur... pas distribué en France !

What You're Watching: The Most Rented Movies in Owings Mills - Owings Mills, MD Patch

Here's a look at the top movie rentals in Owings Mills this week, courtesy of Redbox.

Limitless, starring Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro, stays in first place for the third week in a row. Cooper plays Eddie, an out-of-work writer who, after being rejected by his girlfriend, takes a pill that makes him more confident and focused. DeNiro plays the business mogul who takes notice of Eddie's new-found abilities and seeks to capitalize.

Amigos en busca del amor

Cinemark estrena esta semana “Amigos con beneficios”, con Justin Timberlake y Mila Kunis; “Sin límites”, con Bradley Cooper y Robert De Niro; y “Quiero matar a mi jefe”, con Jason Bateman y gran elenco. Cine Club se suma esta semana a la Santa Fe Muestra.

L'essentiel Online - Bradley Cooper, homme de l année 2011 - Actu des stars

L'air de rien, Bradley Cooper a réussi à faire sa place au soleil parmi les acteurs prometteurs à Hollywood. Pour sa 14e édition, la cérémonie des GQ Men of the Year Awards, célébrant les personnalités masculines les plus emblématiques de l’année, a rassemblé un panel de célébrités au sein du Royal Opera House, à Londres, mardi dernier. Au milieu des artistes invités tels que le groupe U2, Hugh Laurie ou Kylie Minogue, Bradley Cooper a été choisi comme l’homme international de l'année.

Limitless Movie Review - MoviesOnline

I don’t know if I could give any one sentence review of LIMITLESS that would be more telling than- LIMITLESS is somewhat limited in its ability to achieve and stay a worthwhile and compelling thriller. I enjoyed more than half of the movie- but the remaining half of LIMITLESS was shaky at best. The filmmakers seemed intent on trying to make a couple different types of movies which ultimately harmed my overall perception of the film.

Construction Week

Off-Site Engineering Solutions will supply the King Abdullah Research Centre and Sports City with modular MEP sub-assemblies (Getty Images)

UAE firm builds MEP sub-assemblies for KSA project

Off-site produced units will reduce time and costs for mega-project  

Happy birthday to Harkins means gifts for movie-goers - East Valley Tribune: Get Out

Arizona’s homegrown theater chain turns 78 this year. To celebrate, Harkins Theatres is thanking customers with free movies and free soda upgrades and refills.

Select films will screen for free through Thursday, Sept. 15, at Harkins’ Arizona Mills 25 (“Fast Five,” “X-Men: First Class”), Chandler Fashion 20 (“Soul Surfer,” “The Adjustment Bureau”), Santan Village 16 (“Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” “The Lincoln Lawyer”), Superstition Springs 25 (“Soul Surfer,” “Limitless”) and Tempe Marketplace 16 (“X-Men: First Class,” “Super 8”) theaters. Showtimes are available at www.HarkinsTheatres.com.

ZiXi and Teradek Unveil the Smallest Mobile, Field Reporting Solution

AMSTERDAM, Sep 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZiXi, the leading provider of solutions and services that deliver flawless broadcast-quality HD video globally via the Internet and mobile networks, together with Teradek, a producer of high-quality, compact video encoders and decoders that provide live streaming 1080p video over any IP interface, today announced they have partnered to develop an integrated solution for mobile content contribution and reporting live action from the field. The new Teradek Cube(TM) with ZiXi Ready(TM) camera and display solution, which will be showcased at this week's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, gives freelance and professional cameramen and broadcasters the ability to uplink content from the field more affordably by eliminating the need for expensive mobile satellite trucks or fiber lines.

Ethan Checks Out Some Heavy Metal Boxing on the Set of 'Real Steel'

Stepping foot into a century old factory that once pumped out Model T cars, normally I'd feel like a troublemaker sneaking around abandoned buildings trying to pass the time. But in this case, we're walking onto the gritty, expansive set of Real Steel , an ambitious new film from executive producer Steven Spielberg and director Shawn Levy ( Night at the Museum ) starring Hugh Jackman and a whole slew of robots smashing each other to pieces in the boxing ring. On this particular day we're watching an unruly crowd in the underground robot boxing circuit cheering on a brutal fight between Midas and Noisy Boy.

'Family' tops DVD sales, rental charts

's comedy "Madea's Big Happy Family" is the top-selling DVD and No. 1 rental in the United States, Rentrak reported Thursday.

Coming in at No. 2 on the DVD sales chart for the week ending Sept. 4 is "Sons of Anarchy: Season Three," followed by "Laugh to Keep From Crying" at No. 3, "Rio" at No. 4 and "Vampire Diaries: Season 2" at No. 5.

WIN: ARTHUR On Blu-ray, We Have 3 Copies To Give Away

ARTHUR is available on Blu-ray™, Triple Play, DVD and Digital Download on 19 th September 2011. We have 3 copies of the Blu-ray to give away.

Meet the world’s most loveable billionaire in this fresh new look at the classic story, featuring the fun-loving and hilarious Russell Brand , Helen Mirren and Jennifer Garner . Follow Brand as he reinvents the role of Arthur Bach, an irresponsible, wealthy charmer who has always relied on two things to get by – his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny and best friend Hobson (Mirren), to keep him out of trouble. Kind-hearted and utterly without purpose, Arthur spends every day in the heedless pursuit of amusement, but when his unpredictable public image threatens the staid reputation of the family foundation, Bach Worldwide, he is given an ultimatum: Marry the beautiful, but decidedly un lovable Susan Johnson (Garner) or say goodbye to his billion-dollar inheritance and the only way of life he knows.

5 Things You Need To Know Today, Sept. 9 - Danvers, MA Patch

Happy Friday! Before you start your weekend, check out the five things you need to know today, Sept. 9:

1. Who is excited for DHS Football? The season kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. in Winthrop--we'll have you covered with recaps of the game tomorrow morning. For now, check out our season preview and coach spotlight, coming this morning. 

Documentary traces George Lucas guide to a galaxy far, far away

in Winston-Salem Sept. 12, is an amusing, engrossing and awardwinning documentary about a topic foremost on many minds: filmmaker George Lucas’ seemingly limitless penchant for revisiting and reworking the Star Wars franchise that he created in 1977.

Bradley Cooper, U2 Are 'British GQ' Men of the Year

Cooper has been working as an actor for some time, but 2011 was undoubtedly his breakthrough year. The Hangover: Part II , sequel to the giant hit The Hangover , was hugely successful, and Cooper's role in Limitless proved he had the chops to act opposite Robert DeNiro and carry a movie on his own leading-man shoulders.

Spike TV Scream Awards nominees: 'Harry Potter,' 'X-Men: First Class,' lead with 14 nods each

The final 'Harry Potter' flick and 'X-Men: First Class' will be battling it out at the Scream Awards.

Gentlemen, start your special effects.

It's Harry Potter vs. the X-Men in Spike TV's sixth annual "Scream" awards, which honor the best TV and movie work in the horror, fantasy, sci-fi and comic book fields.

Sony Launches F65 CineAlta Camera and Unveils End-to-End 4K Workflow for Digital Cinematography

Sony has unveiled its F65 CineAlta(TM) digital motion picture camera system.

Breakthrough Price and IT-based Open Platform Technology Deliver Unprecedented Levels of Production Flexibility for Content Creators

LOS ANGELES , September 06, 2011 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | --- Sony Electronics officially raised the curtain on its F65 CineAlta(TM) digital motion picture camera system , ushering in a new era of digital cinematography. Before a select audience of American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) members, press and high-profile industry professionals, Sony screened new F65 footage shot by leading DPs, demonstrated new features and announced its roll-out plan for the revolutionary camera, including availability and a surprisingly accessible price of just $65,000 (with viewfinder).

Criterion Files #76: ‘Brief Encounter’ Tells a Story About Stories That Can’t Be Told

Criterion Files By Landon Palmer on September 7, 2011 | Comments (1)

The problem with cinephilia is that eventually one feels that they begin to run out of ‘essential’ films to see. The act of watching movies is continually a process of discovery, but as one continues to watch films not as a hobby but as a part of their life-blood, it becomes harder to find individual titles that are revelatory and profound, movies that shape an alter not only your conception of cinema, but art and life as well.

Tabletop Review: Call of Cthulhu: Red Eye of Azathoth

by Alex Lucard - September 7, 2011 | Email the author

Get it Here: NOWHERE (as of the date of publication)

Red Eye of Azathoth is the first Call of Cthulhu adventure release by Open Design, which usually sticks to Pathfinder or their magazine, Kobold Quarterly . Red Eye of Azathoth is an especially odd duck as it’s been in the works for over two years with Call of Cthulhu and Open Design fans alike wondering when it would be released. I received an email in early August about my review copy, but then when I clicked on the link to receive it, it would not allow me to download the PDF until August 31st. I happily did so the moment it became available because as you’ve probably noticed, Call of Cthulhu is one of my big three tabletop games. Unfortunately for those of you reading this, the PDF was pulled shortly after I downloaded for unknown reasons and it has not resurfaced with a new release date. Even the official website for Open Design lists it as “June 2011″ but still has it in a pre-order state. Troll & Toad, a major online tabletop shopping website had a date of September 6th and still elsewhere I’ve seen September 13th and September 19th. So who really know WHEN this is actually coming out? This makes this review of Red Eye of Azathoth a bit odd simply because I have the physical product but none of the information that helps you, the potential purchaser, get it.

Chemical Brothers, Henry Jackman Among World Soundtrack Awards Nominees

The Chemical Brothers, Henry Jackman, iZLER, Alex Heffes and Christopher Paul Leonard-Morgan have been nominated for Discovery of the Year at the World Soundtrack Awards . The award will be handed out Oct. 22 at the Kuipke Events Centre in Ghent, Belgium.

Heffes, whose credits include "The Last King of Scotland," is up for his work on "The First Grader" and "The Rite;" the Chemical Brothers created the soundtrack for "Hanna;" and iZLER, a Czech composer, is competing in Ghent with "Hamill" and "Natural Selection."

The Chemical Brothers genomineerd voor Discovery of the Year Award

Het Filmfestival van Gent heeft zopas de vijf genomineerden bekendgemaakt die kans maken op een Discovery of the Year Award, uitgereikt door de World Soundtrack Academy. Een hele boterham die opkomend talent beloont zoals The Chemical Brothers die muziek maakten voor de film Hanna.

Interactive flexible displays meet aesthetic design demands

By: Ian Crosby, sales and marketing director, Zytronic

Digital displays are everywhere, from consumer electronics and industrial terminals to retail kiosks and digital signage. The falling cost of TFT-LCDs and other displays have enabled many innovative applications, but designers are pushing beyond the restrictions of flat, 4:3 or 16:9 rectangular form factors. New technologies permitting custom display sizes, curved surfaces and even flexible displays are opening new creative avenues. Taking the next step by adding interactive capabilities, however, is more problematic due to limitations which exist with most touchscreen technologies.

DxO Labs releases FilmPack3 film simulation software

DxO has released FilmPack 3, the third version of its sliver halide simulation processing software. The latest version, announced in June, now includes the ability to mimic up to 60 famous black and white, and color films, based on calibration from professional prints, giving what the company claims is the most precise film simulation on the market. Version 3 adds new film looks and color filters. It also brings a greater degree of control, including HSL sliders, a channel mixer for optimizing Black and White conversions and, at customer request, the ability to add vignetting. The software is available in two versions, 'Essentials' and 'Expert,' which offer different levels of function, with introductory pricing starting at $49/€49/£49 for the Essentials version.

REAL STEEL Set Visit and Video Blog Recap

If you’ve been reading the site for the past two years, you know we’ve been following Real Steel since its inception.  When the movie was first announced, I was one of many who thought that director Shawn Levy making a robot boxing movie sounded like a really stupid idea.  After all, the guy who made Pink Panther and the Night at the Museum movies taking on robot boxing?  Um…no thanks.  However, after visiting the set in June of 2010 and the editing room last December, I’m convinced Real Steel is going to be one of the surprises of 2011.

Angeliki Giannakopoulos: My Child: Mothers of War Debuts This Weekend

Next week marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 disaster. In honor of this anniversary, I am debuting my new play My Child: Mothers of War with a very special staged reading assisted by an incredible award-winning cast including Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frances Fisher, Melina Kanakaredes, Elizabeth Pena, Lainie Kazan, Mimi Rogers, Jean Smart and Lynn Whitfield. These amazing award-winning actresses are joining me in honoring our American soldiers on the anniversary of 9/11, by powerfully communicating their mothers intimate thoughts and feelings on sending them to war.

Expert views on Underground Toys - Telegraph

Companies in this position also need to look at the viability of each product. If the price point can’t be moved, and costs are rising, at some stage you need to call a halt. A sensible discussion with the customer about discontinuing a product line may help them to reconsider target pricing.

Cinema al Castello | Rovigo24ore

Ultimo appuntamento con il Cinema al Castello. A chiudere la rassegna è il film Limitless mercoledì 7 settembre alle 21.15. La pellicola è di genere thriller, regia di Neil Burger con Bradley Cooper e Robert De Niro.

La rassegna è stata organizzata dal gruppo teatrale Il Mosaico nell’ambito delle iniziative promosse dal Comune di Rovigo – assessorato alla Cultura per l’estate in città.

Una dosis de creatividad

El cursor latiendo sobre la página en blanco es una imagen que se repite sólo en los primeros minutos de Sin límites (Limitless, 2011), un thriller cuyo argumento está basado en los misterios del cerebro humano, y que consigue ser aún más intrigante cuando su protagonista tiene la posibilidad de utilizar el 100% de dicho órgano, logrando que su creatividad alcance su punto máximo.

Sean Penn i Guy Ritchie zachęcali Madonnę

Madonna, której obraz "W.E." właśnie został zaprezentowany na festiwalu w Wenecji, mogła liczyć na wsparcie byłych męşów filmowców.

Jak zapewnia gwiazda, Sean Penn i Guy Ritchie zachęcali ją, by stanęła za kamerą. - Obydwaj namawiali mnie bym została reşyserką - tłumaczy. - Bardzo mnie wspierali.

Red-carpet review: Best of Venice so far?

It's only been a few days but it feels like we've seen a month's worth of fashions at the Venice Film Festival. Maybe it's because all the stars show up for a photocall to promote their latest movie and then return a few hours later for the red-carpet action. One dictates a little more casual style, while the other is total glam.

Alyssa Milano, husband welcome baby

LOS ANGELES -- (AP) Alyssa Milano is a mom.

A publicist for the 38-year-old actress says Milano gave birth to a seven pound baby boy Wednesday morning: Milo Thomas Bugliari (BOOG'-lee-ar-ee).

This is the first child for Milano and her husband, David Bugliari, who wed in August 2009.

This weekend's top games

Two teams coming off great defensive performances a week ago. Class A Beechwood shut out Class 6A Simon Kenton 28-0, holding the Pioneers to 178 yards of offense. Holmes held Scott to just 202 yards of offense in its 19-12 win last week. Beechwood's shifty senior tailback Cameron Vocke rushed for 101 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown and first-year starting quarterback Taylor Davis completed 6 of 12 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.

Bradley Cooper keen to date Wilde

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Bradley Cooper is desperately trying to woo Olivia Wilde.

The Hollywood hunk has been single since splitting from Rene Zellweger earlier this year. He was linked to Olivia several months ago and its now been claimed hes keen to start a relationship with her.

Mass. businessman buys Solomon house

John Dedian of Concord, Mass., left, and auctioneer Michael Carey of Tranzon Auction Properties of Portland speak on the deck of the house Dedian bought Tuesday for $360,000.

John Dedian of Concord, Mass., was all smiles after placing the winning bid on the former Dawn Solomon house on Long Lake in Harrison on Tuesday. The businessman said he hopes to live in it year-round.

Most Oxford Hills schools opening today

OXFORD — All but two schools in the Oxford Hills district will open Wednesday morning, Superintendent Rick Colpitts said Tuesday night.

Classes for K-6 students at Hebron Station School and K-4 students at Otisfield Community School will not begin because electrical service to those buildings had not been restored, he said.

A promise made is a debt unpaid - Coeur d'Alene Press: Main Street

Back in January I recounted some of my journey to become fit and lose weight, which prompted a reader to communicate his own struggles. He shared a touching story of how last summer he'd taken his daughter to Silverwood but was unable to accompany her on the roller coaster due to his size. He promised her that day that he could do something about his weight and would. And that this summer they'd take that roller coaster ride together. A promise made is a debt unpaid, he said.

Funerals for August 31, 2011

Services for Mr. Willie "Bill" Witherspoon, 95, Henderson, formerly of Madisonville, who died Saturday, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville. Dr. Dave Leslie will officiate. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Military graveside honors will be performed by the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

Annabelle M. Madsen, 76

Annabelle Marie Madsen, age 76, of Tipton, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.  She was born December 15, 1934, in Griswold, Iowa, the daughter of the late Leslie and Anna Inkhen Robinson.

She was united in marriage on July 12, 1953, in Wiota, Iowa, to Dallas Madsen, who survives of the home.

Daily guide - Boston.com

The Diane Rehm Show 10 a.m. WGBH-FM (89.7) Shannen Rossmiller: “Unexpected Patriot’’: A Montana municipal court judge and mother of three discusses her work that led to a new field of espionage known as cyber-counterintelligence.

The Emily Rooney Show noon WGBH-FM (89.7) Topics: patent reform, the future of robots and solar energy.

New book disputes claim Jefferson fathered children of slave Hemings - Washington Times

In a book due out Thursday, eminent scholars say it’s unlikely that Thomas Jefferson fathered Sally Hemings‘ children, disputing a decade’s worth of conventional wisdom that the author of the Declaration of Independence sired offspring with one of his slaves.

The debate has ensnared historians for years, and many thought the issue was settled when DNA testing in the late 1990s confirmed that a Jefferson male fathered Hemings‘ youngest son, Eston. But, with one lone dissenter, the panel of 13 scholars doubted the claim and said the evidence points instead to Jefferson’s brother Randolph as the father.