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‘Newbold’ idea rises in S. Philly Just south of Washington Avenue, neighborhood seeks its own identity Lots of change last decade has sparked debate Which came first: Business or revitalization? Intriguing question as areas become trendy

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Class again at Catholic schools The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has come to a tentative contract agreement with its high school teachers union, both sides said last night. Teachers will vote on the terms today at 10 a.m. If they ratify the agreement, classes should resume Tuesday. METRO/AW

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Chef Alex Boonphaya and his Tasker Street eateries have played a part in the upturn of a neighborhood now dubbed Newbold.

When Chef Alex Boonphaya came to Philadelphia from Thailand five years ago, his chief concern in selecting a location for his next restaurant was cost. He bought a building on the 1500 block of Tasker Street, moved upstairs and, on the street level, replaced a bulletproof-glass-divided Chinese restaurant with Thai takeout spot Circles. “The neighborhood seemed like it had a strong potential for change, and it was close to Broad Street,” says Boonphaya, who has

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since opened a sit-down directly across the street that recently won a Best of Philly award. Like Boonphaya’s restaurants, the neighborhood around him has come a long way, fast. Dubbed “Newbold,” it makes up the eastern portion of South Philly’s Point Breeze. The rebranding insulted many longtime residents, resulting in an abundance of overlapping civic groups and tension. To one of the city’s chief planners, it’s not the best way to rede-

velop a neighborhood. “My initial reaction was, ‘What is Newbold?’ It’s not a name that meant anything to me. Point Breeze means something to me,” said Commerce Director

Snag in Fattal’s release from Iran

PHILADELPHIA. The lawyer for Elkins Park native Josh Fattal and his friend Shane Bauer who were recently convicted of spying in Iran said yesterday that their release could be delayed until Tuesday as the judge in the case was on vacation.

The name game South Philly real estate investor and well-known bar owner John Longacre coined “Newbold” in 2003. “The ‘renaming,’ in our case, is really limited to our

Alan Greenberger. “I don’t generally like to see this stuff happen, because I think it’s probably more divisive than it needs to be.” But civic associations insist the newer name is not civic association and some residents who choose to identify their neighborhood this way,” said Dawn Maglicco Deitch of Newbold Civic. “We didn’t ... rename public spaces or replace traditional place names or alter maps.”

“We have to wait until Tuesday when the judge will be back, so that he can sign the documents.” MASOUD SHAFIE, LAWYER

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‘Rental explosion’ PHILADELPHIA. The economic recession has been a double-edged sword for many neighborhood revitalization efforts across the city. On the one side, there is the pull to wait to sell properties due to plunging values. “I think more people are hanging onto their houses,” Greenberger said. On the other hand, the recession has excluded many from more expensive neighborhoods they could have once afforded — especially younger renters. “We’re seeing an explosion in the rental market where young people who might, five years ago, have seriously thought about buying property are saying, ‘We’re going to hold off,’”he said.

about establishing a trendy real estate district. “While it’s true that 10 years ago, no one who lived here was calling it ‘Newbold,’ few people this far from Point Breeze Ave. were calling it ‘Point Breeze,’ either,” said John Resta, president of the Newbold Neighbors Association. “I call it ‘Newbold’ because it’s more precise than the vastness of ‘Point Breeze’ or ‘South Philly.’” ALEX WIGGLESWORTH awigglesworth@metro.us

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said last week that Fattal and Bauer would be freed soon. The Gulf State of Oman has sent a plane to Iran to pick up the Americans, a foreign ministry official said Friday. REUTERS

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Protected or not, bus drivers get attacked NYC, Houston mass transit operators protected by glass shield, allowed to use pepper spray Despite added protections, attacks up nationally National rise

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While SEPTA and elected officials are supporting new legislation as a way to stem a drastic increase in the number of assaults against operators, including several recent incidents, other cities have taken more aggressive measures to deal with the issue. New York City already has laws to more aggressively prosecute attackers of transit operators, but has seen its number of operator assaults rise to 56 through the first seven months, compared to 46 from the same period a year ago. It is piloting a protective shield that en-

Not the answer? SEPTA Assistant General Manager Luther Diggs said the agency won’t give operators pepper spray. “All you do then is you aggravate an already bad situation,” he said. But in many cases, protective shields “make things worse.”

closes the operator. “It’s something we’re piloting, and the assaults on transit employees is a concern to us,” said Charles Seaton of New York’s MTA, which has a fleet of ap-

proximately 6,000 buses. Officials with the Metro in Houston have given operators the choice to carry a pepper gel, which requires mandatory training. About 100 operators carry the gel, Metro police Capt. Michael Raney said. “We deal with a lot of folks, and the majority of our assaults are not aggravated assaults. They’re things that arise over fare disputes or someone thinking the operator passed them up the day before,” Raney said. SOLOMON D. LEACH

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Dictator in the dock It could be the legal spectacle of the decade: Muammar Gaddafi on trial at the International Criminal Court If he flees the country, police are obliged to arrest him and send him to The Hague Justice served?

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Trial highlights Bosnian war crimes suspects haven’t made the trial process easy: Radovan Karadzic: “I don’t want to boycott the proceedings, but I can’t take part in something that has been bad from the start. I would be a criminal if I accepted these conditions.” Prosecutor: “Mr. Karadzic

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can’t be permitted to manipulate the proceedings through his decision to not attend hearings. If necessary, force can be used to

secure his presence in the courtroom.” Radovan Karadzic: “I don’t want to defend myself by saying that I was not important. I will defend my nation and its cause, which is just and holy. Islamic fundamentalists wanted to have Bosnia 100 percent.” Ratko Mladic: “You’re no court. Who are you? You’re not allowing me to breathe!”

uammar Gaddafi is rumored to be plotting an escape to Niger. But even if he succeeds, he’ll hardly be safe. Interpol has issued a Red Alert against the Libyan dictator. If captured, Gaddafi will be turned over to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where he faces trial on charges of crimes against humanity. “This is the first case where the ICC has shown real clout, because its indictment is backed up by Interpol,” Mo Sacirbey, a lawyer and former foreign minister of Bosnia, tells Metro. “President al-Bashir of Sudan has been indicted, too — but he’s still at large because there’s no Interpol involvement.” Cross-examination by international prosecutors is a humiliating prospect for Gaddafi. But it may be his best option. Other leaders, including Italy’s Benito Mussolini and Liberia’s Samuel Doe, were simply killed upon capture. “You never know what might happen while Gaddafi is being captured,” notes Mariam Elhadri with Lawyers for Justice in Libya. “But the Transitional National Council has been clear that it wants him arrested and put on trial.” Dictators in the docks present a juicy spectacle: Consider former Serbian leader Radovan Karadzic,

Tribunals The International Criminal Court is the world’s permanent criminal court for cases involving genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. 117 countries have signed the ICC treaty, though Libya has not.

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“Gaddaﬁ had his chance to negotiate a deal and totally blew it.” SCHEFFER who has alternatively boycotted his trial and declared it illegal. But are international war crimes tribunals counterproductive? Once a war criminal is indicted, he no longer has incentive to improve. “In the year 2011, it’s implausible to argue that a leader responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes can negotiate his or her own freedom from justice and live happily ever after. Today the rule of law actually means something when it comes to atrocity crimes,” notes David Scheffer, former President Bill Clinton’s ambassador for war crimes issues, who helped create the war crimes tribunals in the Balkans, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Cambodia. And, says Sacirbey, Gaddafi’s actions show that war criminals don’t change. “The international community thought it had reformed him,” he notes. “But once you’ve committed war crimes, you don’t stop. That’s why Gaddafi has reverted back to his old ways.” ELISABETH BRAW METRO WORLD NEWS IN LONDON

Since its establishment in 2002, the ICC has issued 18 arrest warrants. The ICC prosecutor is currently investigating crimes in Uganda, the DRC, CAR, Sudan, Kenya and Libya.

‘HE’LL FIGHT UNTIL HE DIES’ We spoke with Mariam Elhadri, lawyer, Lawyers for Justice in Libya: What does the ICC indictment mean for Gaddaﬁ?

It will make it much harder for countries to give Gaddafi asylum. He’s not out of reach for prosecutors. Since the ICC can’t arrest people, Interpol’s cooperation is extremely important. Other leaders might have negotiated in exchanged for immunity, but Gaddafi is not a negotiator. He said many times that he’ll fight until he dies. How is Lawyers for Justice in Libya assisting the ICC?

We’re collecting crime evidence in every liberated city in Libya. What are pros and cons of a Gaddaﬁ trial at the ICC versus one in Libya?

If he’s caught in Libya, the people of Libya would definitely want a trial there. Libyans view the ICC as an institution that’s far away and doesn’t understand the extent of Gaddafi’s crimes. And it doesn’t have the death penalty. On the other hand, organizing a trial against Gaddafi, while at the same time trying to rebuild the country, would be a huge task. MWN/EB

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GOP criticizes Obama’s idea to tax millionaires Republican leaders yesterday went after President Barack Obama’s proposal for a new tax on millionaires, calling it “class warfare” and predicting it will face heavy opposition in Congress. Obama is expected to propose a “Buffett Tax” today on people making more than $1 million a year as part of his recommendations to a congressional super-committee seeking long-term deficit savings. Paul Ryan, chairman of the House of Representatives Budget Committee, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican leader, said

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‘Buffett Tax’ The “Buffett Tax” refers to billionaire investor Warren Buffett stating last month that rich people like him often pay less in taxes than those who work for them because of tax code loopholes — and his ilk can afford to pay more.

the proposal would limit growth and hurt corporate investment in an already stagnating economy. “It adds further instability to our system [and] more uncertainty, and it punishes job creation and

those people who create jobs,” Ryan said on “Fox News Sunday.” “Class warfare may make for good politics, but it makes for rotten economics.” McConnell said Congress had already debated the issue last year, when Obama and Republicans forged a compromise that extended the reduced tax rates for high-earners for two years. “It’s a bad thing to do in the middle of an economic downturn,” McConnell said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “There is bipartisan opposition to what the president is recommending already.” REUTERS

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Limited employment, declining property values and mounting foreclosures remain hurdles for builders.

Housing rut to continue Purchases of previously owned U.S. homes in August probably held close to the weakest level this year, and construction dropped to a three-month low as the industry showed few signs of emerging from its slump, economists said before reports this week. BLOOMBERG

Bill Clinton will push corporations and nonprofit groups at his philanthropic summit this week to create jobs as the U.S. unemployment hovers at 9.1 percent and poor nations worry that the economic crisis will stall their labor growth. More than 1,200 people — including more than 50 heads of state (such as President Barack Obama), business leaders, humanitarians and celebrities — are due to attend the seventh annual Clinton Global Initiative, which starts a three-day run tomorrow. This year, the meeting will focus on three areas — creating jobs, sustainable consumption and programs for women and girls. REUTERS

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2 The feed ... Checking in with some of Hollywood’s biggest names to see what they’ve been up to — in their own words, in 140 characters or fewer. Today, Lindsay Lohan is missing the point when it comes to her sister’s critics, Ke$ha has been communing with nature, Justin Bieber is hard at work and Garry Shandling is keeping it simple. @lindsaylohan I love how haters pick on my sister yet every runway model is just as thin! @keshasuxx sorry I’ve been m.i.a. guys. been camping in the wilderness. face paint naked magic steeze. @justinbieber back in the studio putting the finishing touches on this christmas album and getting the tour stuff together. @GarryShandling I’m going to have a baby when I’m 90, so I can hire one nurse for everyone.

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Gunn calls Alley’s bluff Alley has looked nothing but great since appearing on “Dancing with the Stars.” But is she really a size 4 after dropping 100 pounds, as she claims? Tim Gunn thinks not. “There is a phenomenon out there right now that I call the lying, deceptive shell game of vanity sizing. In fact a 4 is really a 6 or an 8,” Gunn said in an interview with a Tampa, Fla., radio station over the weekend. Instead, Gunn — who served as the chief creative director for Liz Claiborne before you met him and his catchphrases on “Project Runway” — suspects that Alley is actually somewhere between a size 8 and a size 10. And that’s in 2011 speak: He points out that a

Good news, courtesy of Rob Lowe We know we regularly bum you guys out with tales of celebrity parenting disasters, rehab stints and petty feuds. It’s the nature of the business, and for that we sincerely apologize. But today, we offer you this item about Rob Lowe: For the

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JLo doesn’t do Carvel Whatever her size, Alley looked pretty incredible on the runway at Fashion Week.

size 8 today is larger than ever (hence Marilyn Monroe’s “size 14”). Naturally, we spent a really creepy Sunday afternoon stalking her on our

photo service. The verdict? We don’t know where she’s buying these “size 4” dresses, but we very, very much want to find out — and hope they accept credit.

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Brad takes it back Brad Pitt is doing damage control after he made some lessthan-complimentary remarks to Parade about life with Jennifer Aniston. “It started feeling pathetic. It became very clear to me that I was intent on trying to find a movie about an interesting life, but I wasn’t living an interesting life myself,” Pitt told the magazine. “I think that my marriage [to Aniston] had something to do with it. Trying to pretend the marriage was something that it wasn’t.” But Pitt insists his comments

Gosling with McAdams in 2007...

Good luck, Eva? Ryan Gosling’s rumored girlfriend, Eva Mendes,

has a lot to live up to. “I had two of the greatest girlfriends of all time. I haven’t met anybody who could top them,”

... and with Bullock in 2001.

Gosling says of exes Sandra Bullock and Rachel McAdams, according to Hollyscoop. Plus, any relationship now takes a backseat: “There’s interest, but I’m in a committed relationship with film. I’m giving as much to it as a marriage.”

Jennifer Lopez was spotted

spending time with almost-ex Marc Anthony over the weekend. It seems it was his birthday, and he confirmed to UsMagazine.com that the two are “absolutely” still friends.

were taken out of context. “It grieves me that this was interpreted this way,” Pitt says in a statement. “Jen is an incredibly giving, loving and hilarious woman who remains my friend. It is an important relationship I value greatly. The point I was trying to make is not that Jen was dull, but that I was becoming dull to myself — and that, I am responsible for.”

It’s a boy for January January Jones has given birth to a healthy baby boy, according to People magazine. Her rep confirms that the “Mad Men” star and her new son, Xander Dolan, are “doing

past six months, according to TMZ, he’s been volunteering with OneDogRescue.org, a rescue organization for special-needs dogs — plenty of them in tiny little casts with big grateful eyes. Rob Lowe, this earns you a get-outof-gossip-free pass. Please redeem before any interaction Lowe with Lindsay Lohan for best results.

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great.” Jones had said during her pregnancy that the baby’s sex would be a surprise. She similarly declined to reveal the identity of Xander’s father.

Bring on the Beckhams Maybe David and Victoria Beckham aren’t done having kids after all, as the soccer star hinted to Ellen DeGeneres that they’d welcome the idea of another baby. “If we were lucky enough to have another one, it would be great,” he said. “We always spoke about having a big family. We love children. We are very blessed to have four healthy children; so if one comes along, that would be amazing.”

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myentertainment This weekend on the stage and red carpet 1: We don’t say this often — probably because we rarely think it — but Ashlee Simpson looked great on the BAFTA red carpet in L.A. on Saturday night. As for her date, Vincent Piazza? Not as cute as her pixie cut, but we approve.

2: Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Usher were snapped backstage at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards on Saturday. 3: There was some serious dirty hair in L.A. on Thursday night. Ke$ha and Alice Cooper were onstage together for reasons we’re not entirely sure of, but are nonetheless grateful for.

4: Kind of hungry, kind of annoyed: Do Fashion Week front-row buddies Kate Moss and Kristen Stewart know no other expression? 5: Also spotted looking cute at BAFTA: “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

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fall tv guide: nbc The schedule NBC’s fall prime-time lineup:

MONDAY 8-10 p.m. “The Sing-Oﬀ” 10-11 p.m. “The Playboy Club”

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TUESDAY 8-10 p.m. “The Biggest Loser” 10-11 p.m. “Parenthood”

WEDNESDAY 8-8:30 p.m. “Up All Night” 8:30-9 p.m. “Free Agents” 9-10 p.m. “Harry’s Law” 10-11 p.m. “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”

THURSDAY 8-8:30 p.m. “Community” 8:30-9 p.m. “Parks and Recreation” 9-9:30 p.m. “The Oﬃce” 9:30-10 p.m. “Whitney” 10-11 p.m. “Prime Suspect”

FRIDAY (as of 10/21) 8-9 p.m. “Chuck” 9-10 p.m. “Grimm” 10-11 p.m. “Dateline”

SUNDAY 7-8:15 p.m. “Football Night in America” 8:15-11:30 p.m. “NBC Sunday Night Football”

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efore the first cottontail and corset make appearances onscreen, “The Playboy Club” is stirring up controversy. Taking place at the Chicago home base of the infamous 1960s nightclub chain, the new NBC drama is being criticized for glorifying an institution that objectifies women. “These girls are using so much more than [their bodies],” says actress Naturi Naughton, who likes to refer to her character, Brenda, as a “chocolate Bunny.” “I mean, it’s empowering because these girls are smart, they’re going to school, they’re buying homes ... things that women weren’t able do at that time. [They’re] using their resources and relying on themselves.” In truth, the iconic Bunny costumes are rather

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From left: Amber Heard, Naturi Naughton and Leah Renee star as Bunnies on “The Playboy Club.”

tame by today’s standards, and are the most visually risque thing you’ll see in the pilot. But in that first hour, brand new Bunny Maureen (Amber Heard), who captures the eye of every man in the club,

finds herself in a dire situation that only “the ultimate playboy,” attorney Nick Dalton (Eddie Cibrian), can rescue her from. “Don’t underestimate that character and her intelligence,” Heard insists. “I

think Maureen allows herself to be helped when she needs it. She by no means relies on any character, male or female, in this story — and never has.” What the series relies on is audiences buying in-

to the escapism these clubs provided, 50 years after the fact. But nostalgia is a powerful drug. “This is a world where you come to enjoy the music. You walk in. You feel like you’re in this fantasy, and that’s what it was,” says Naughton. “It’s like Disney World for adults, which is one of the phrases that was used. And at the end of the day, there is no Disney World without the characters and without the people [and] the roller coasters, and without all the fun things that you come for.” As long as audiences are willing to buy a ticket and take the ride. AMBER RAY

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‘The Roast of Charlie Sheen’

‘Two and a Half Men’ COMEDY. Minus one “winning” crazy man — yes, Charlie Sheen’s character gets killed off tonight — “Two and a Half Men” reboots with Ashton Kutcher in the lead. The “That ’70s Show” vet plays an Internet billionaire with a broken heart who finds comfort in Alan (Jon Cryer) and son Jake

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SPECIAL. And this is what is left of that “winning” crazy man’s career. Seth MacFarlane serves as Roast Master. Premiere, 10 p.m., Comedy Central From left: Angus T. Jones, Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer star in “Two and a Half Men.”

‘2 Broke Girls’ COMEDY. A tough Brooklyn waitress (Kat Dennings, serving

up plenty of wit and attitude) is forced to work with a fallen Manhattan princess (Beth Behrs) in need of a job when her family’s wealth disappears.

It’s one of our favorite pilots this fall. Series premiere, 9:30 p.m., CBS

‘Dancing with the Stars’ REALITY. A new cast of celebs — including Ricki Lake, Kristin Cavallari, Chynna Phillips, Nancy Grace, Hope Solo, Elisabetta Canalis, Ron Artest, David Arquette, J.R. Martinez, Rob Kardashian and Chaz Bono — battle it out on the dance floor. Season premiere, 8 p.m., ABC METRO/AR

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Ups and downs

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Maria Bello stars as Det. Jane Timoney in “Prime Suspect.”

Whitney Cummings and Chris D’Elia star in “Whitney.”

‘Prime Suspect’

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Play along with NBC’s insistence that this isn’t a remake of the British series starring Helen Mirren, and their star, Maria Bello, could be one of the most absorbing homicide detectives on television. To succeed, though, this cop drama has to get over the “chick in a dude’s world” line that dominates the pilot — quickly. (Premieres Thursday at 10 p.m. on NBC)

“Whitney” has potential to be a smart commentary on modern relationships — until you meet the secondary characters. The central couple (Whitney Cummings and Chris D’Elia) has likable goofiness, sarcasm and heart. But the sloppily written caricatures that surround the duo — the bitter divorcee; the “perfect” couple — are so painfully unlikable, audiences are likely to break up with this sitcom after the first date. (Premieres Thursday at 9:30 p.m. on NBC)

Maya Rudolph is not a childless, self-absorbed talk show host. She just plays one on TV. “Yeah, I’ve got three kids, so I’m a crazy person,” deadpans the former “Saturday Night Live” star, who reunites with executive producer Lorne Michaels for the new sitcom, “Up All Night.” “The funny irony, really, is that I’m the one without the kid in the show.” Rudolph plays Ava, the demanding boss to Christina Applegate’s new mom, Reagan (Will Arnett stars as the baby daddy). Ava’s cluelessness when it comes to the reality of raising a kid spikes on Reagan’s first day back to work; the boss awkwardly pleas that they par-

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was really hard to fathom because everything for me was living, breathing ‘SNL’ at the time,” she says of her former gig. “It’s funny when you think back to the person that you thought you were going to be or you hold any sort of judgment over parents,” Rudolph adds, reflecting on her character and younger self. “You really don’t know [what it’s like to be a parent] until you have that experience.” AMBER RAY

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Simba! Nice to see you again, little buddy.

A 3-D release of animated classic “The Lion King” ruled the domestic weekend box office by trouncing virus thriller “Contagion” and three newcomers, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters yesterday. “The Lion King 3-D” sold a stronger-than-expected $29.3 million over three days at U.S. and Canadian theaters. Originally released in 1994, the Walt Disney Co.

film is one of the top-grossing animated movies of all time. Thriller “Contagion,” about the race to stop a deadly virus as it circles the globe, finished second with $14.5 million. Third place went to action flick “Drive,” starring Ryan Gosling, with $11 million. Warner Bros., a unit of Time Warner Inc., released “Contagion.” “Drive” was released by FilmDistrict. REUTERS

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Clearly deﬁne your business model: While

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Just applying for — never mind being accepted into — business school can be daunting Expect to attend at least one MBA fair, because you’ll be surprised The road to business school is certainly a daunting one; however, the MBA admissions process can be extremely fruitful for the committed traveler. In fact, with average MBA salaries in North America and Western Europe reaching more than $86,000, fresh graduates regularly see takehome pay in the region of three times that of fresh undergraduates. But where do you start? For the majority of those wishing to attend business school, the road starts off with an MBA fair. Here, MBA hopefuls are able to meet with representatives from business schools based all around the world. Often, these events can

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Rick Perry is Big Oil’s man The main portion of Rick Perry’s political contributions come from oil and gas companies. Do we really need another Texas oil and gas representative in the White House so soon? Maybe there’s some unfinished business — like Iran? GLENN HAYES, VIA E-MAIL

Jesus a coward? Read the Bible RE: “PACIFISTS ARE JUST COWARDS”: If, as J.D. Tord-

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Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22. Be on your toes, because something unexpected might occur that would permit you to tie two loose ends together, allowing you to pull off an otherwise impossible feat. Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 23. A situation similar to one you recently handled successfully could repeat itself. With experience under your belt, you won’t hesitate to take it on. Scorpio Oct. 24-Nov. 22. If you’re in need of some assistance, turn first to those you recently helped. They’re likely to be the ones who make some time to assist you. Sagittarius Nov. 23-Dec. 21. There are indications that you might get the opportunity to merge two new projects into one major endeavor. Although they’ll be unrelated, they’ll complement each other well. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19. Instead of avoiding all challenges, you should boldly step forward and meet them head-on. Provocation serves to awaken your strongest qualities and your resolve to win. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 19. Having multiple activities awaiting you will prove energizing, so block out your time. Having a lack of things to do could be tiring.

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again. Hard to believe that the state of Georgia is about to execute Troy Davis when witnesses have recanted, another person confessed to the crime and new testimony makes Davis’ link to the already circumstantial evidence highly unlikely. The new evidence never

The court system is known to make mistakes. If there is any doubt in your mind, please grant Troy Davis a new trial. KATRINA PATTERSON, PHILADELPHIA

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Surreal game ends with Mike Kafka at QB, Eagles loss Vick leaves with concussion in third quarter Falcons score 14 unanswered to win Wild night is calling. The biggest storyline, Mike Vick, was knocked out of the game. His successor, Matt Ryan, did something he had never done before in his career — throw four touchdowns in a single game. And Vick’s fairy-tale ending quickly turned into a beautiful nightmare. The former face of the Falcons’ franchise was supposed to put on a show and remind Atlanta what they were missing. Fans came dressed in No. 7 jerseys, expecting Vick to throw on the cape and take them for a wild ride in the time machine.

Well, they didn’t quite get their wish. But they did get to see Ryan’s Falcons fight their way back for a 35-31 win last night at the Georgia Dome. Vick left the game with 3 minutes, 3 seconds left in the third quarter with a neck injury. After clanking helmets with right tackle Todd Herremans, Vick sat dazed on the Eagles sideline and Mike Kafka entered. Three plays later, Kafka handed off to LeSean McCoy for a 2-yard touchdown run to put the Eagles up, 31-21. As the extra point sailed through the uprights, Vick limped back to the locker

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Mike Vick threw for 242 yards before leaving the game with a head injury. His replacement, Mike Kafka, ﬁnished with 72 yards on 7-of-9 passing. room with a trainer. He was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos as he rounded the back of the end zone. Vick wouldn’t return, and his future status was still uncertain at press time. With Vick out — and

backup Vince Young inactive — second-year pro Kafka took the keys to Andy Reid’s offense. Kafka, who was making his regular-season debut, led the Eagles on a last-gasp drive with less than five minutes to play. But Kafka’s own fairytale ending fell just short, when he couldn’t convert a fourth-and-4. The Eagles turned the ball over on downs at their own 20-yard line, and the Falcons ran out the clock to end a crazy Sunday night in the Deep South. MIKE GREGER

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The Mike Vick Experience: Before the whistle even blew, everyone was asking: What kind of reception would Vick get from the Falcons fans? Well, he was cheered wildly during warm-ups, then received mostly cheers (yes, a few boos) when he marched out to lead the Eagles’ ﬁrst drive. He also embraced Atlanta owner Arthur Blank and hugged Matt Ryan prior to the coin toss.

DeSean’s hustle and flow: DeSean Jackson is under the microscope until his contract situation is resolved. He was held to two catches for 21 yards, but what the box score doesn’t show is his determination. Jackson left the game in the ﬁrst half with a glute injury, only to return a few plays later. He also saved a would-be touchdown by tracking down Ray Edwards on a 64-yard fumble recovery.

Tony, Tony, Tony: All last week the Eagles secondary had preached being physical with Tony Gonzalez. But, when it came down to it, they had no answer for the 35-year-old future Hall of Famer, who made two spectacular TD catches. METRO/MG

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‘Vick Nation’ alive and well Playoff atmosphere. That’s how several Falcons fans described the scene outside the Georgia Dome, where No. 7 jerseys were the required attire. Whether it was Falcons red or Eagles green, Mike Vick is still somewhat of a hero in Atlanta. Jason Moody was born and raised a Falcons fan, but he’ll always cheer for Vick. He listens to Philadelphia sports talk radio to keep tabs on

the player he called the “ultimate weapon.” “Mike Vick is a hero

Games started by Mike Vick as a member of the Falcons from 20012006. He was 38-28-1. Vick also started four playoﬀ games, with a 2-2 record.

down here, but for more than just his play on the football field,” Moody, 40, said. “When he was here, every home game was like a party. People could relate to Vick, he was an AfricanAmerican quarterback … [a] very young, very hip guy.” Moody’s father, Jason Sr., said he didn’t care about the illegal dogfighting. “I own dogs and I don’t care about that,” the 63year-old said. METRO/MG

From left, BJ Moody, Rev. Diane White, Jason Moody and Jason Moody Sr. were all decked out in Vick jerseys.

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Bigger not better when covering wide receivers Top cornerbacks prefer to cover physical players over smaller, speedier guys Rodgers-Cromartie may be fastest at position Room on offense? Take offense A growing contingent is calling for the Birds to use Rodgers-Cromartie on offense. Why? Track meet DRC ran track in college, winning top male athlete honors at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships, where he won 60-meter dash, long jump, high jump. Been there, done that He played defensive back and wide receiver at Lakewood Ranch High School. Return investment He also returned punts (six for 44 yards) at Tennessee State University.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ultimate question among defensive backs: Would you rather cover a fast guy or a physical guy? Is it easier to outrace a rocket or move a mountain? Elite corners, like the Jetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Darrelle Revis, have openly admitted theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d much rather be matched up against the bigger, bulkier target. They might be harder to jam at the line of scrimmage, but they are less likely to streak by you on a go-route. Last year, before the AFC championship game, Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Wallace called Revis out, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fear Revis.â&#x20AC;? Wallace is considered the fastest receiver in the AFC.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is arguably the fastest cornerback in the NFL. Early in training camp, teammate Nnamdi Asomugha called his athleticism â&#x20AC;&#x153;eye-opening.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;On defense I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played with a faster guy than Cromartie,â&#x20AC;? Asomugha said. In camp, Rodgers-Cromartie was one of the few

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Eagles corners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in a starstudded secondary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to keep tabs on DeSean Jackson. But covering a lightning bolt like Jackson is no easy chore, and RodgersCromartie didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t flinch when asked which type of receiver is harder to cover. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smaller, speedy guys,â&#x20AC;? Rodgers-Cromartie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big physical receivers, all they want to do is try to muscle you. You can beat them with your feet. But the smaller guys, now you got to try and get your hands on them, work your feet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you got to do everything with them.â&#x20AC;? MIKE GREGER sports@metro.us

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