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Nation’s First Boat Show Offers Boating Enthusiasts a Post-Holiday Winter Retreat with Bargains, Hands-on Education, and Nautical Attractions for New and Seasoned Boaters The 2012 Progressive® Insurance New York Boat Show is the ideal winter escape to beat the frigid temperatures and gear up for summer. For ﬁve days this January, the Javits Center will be transformed into a boat lover’s oasis, showcasing the newest and best in boating, plus plenty of new and exciting attractions that are ‘shore’ to entice lifelong boaters and those just discovering the boating lifestyle. Visitors will get the unique opportunity to board and compare a variety of boats side by side at competitive bargains and take advantage of exclusive show specials on the latest luxury motor and sailing yachts, sport ﬁshers, performance boats, marine accessories, gear and electronics. An annual tradition for new and seasoned boaters, the Progressive® Insurance New York Boat Show provides deals on hundreds of boats, gear and accessories from the region’s premier dealers and retailers, interactive courses covering all things boating, and fun attractions for the whole family.

Boat Show Must See Highlights Include: The ‘Queen of the Show’ — a 54 foot Sea Ray Sundancer yacht valued at $1.4 million. Show Attendees can tour the spacious accommodations and take in the beautiful décor of the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer. This luxury yacht redeﬁnes what a modern express cruiser should be with its sleek and distinctive exterior, inviting interior, ﬂexible and intuitive entertaining spaces, and innovative features and amenities. It’s perfect for the boater who’s in the market for a luxury yacht or just looking for an escape.

Meet Robbie and Stephen Keszey from Discovery Channel’s Swamp Brothers. Catch a photo op, an autograph and hear straight from them what it’s like making their living breeding and caring for hundreds of slithering, poisonous and sharp-toothed creatures at Florida’s largest reptile sanctuary and exotic reptile

dealership Friday-Saturday. Check NYBoatShow.com for appearance times.

Paddlepalooza: Show-goers can put their paddling skills to the test at Paddlepalooza. Standup paddling and SUP yoga are continuing trends in fitness and on-the-water activities. Visitors can test their balance right on the show floor! These free daily demonstrations include introductions and advanced techniques of Stand-Up Paddling (SUP), which combines surfing and kayaking. Plus, yoga buffs can watch instructors show off their best downward facing dog with SUP Yoga and fitness gurus can take in a demo of the PaddleFit program, an exercise that focuses on core power; and learn new techniques to increase speed and race competitively in the sport of SUP. For schedules, visit NYBoatShow.com

Fred’s Shed DIY Seminars & Interactive Education Center: Do-it-yourselfers or boat owners interested in maintaining, repairing or upgrading their boat or engine can head to Fred’s Shed DIY Seminars & Interactive Learning Center for practical, professional advice. These free daily seminars and talk-show format clinics cover a variety of topics including keeping your boat “shipshape”, choosing and installing marine electronics and maintaining gas engines. “The Boating Guy” and certiﬁed marine service technician “Fred, The Outboard Doctor” bring more than 50 years of boating and “wrench-slinging” experience to the Shed. Visitors can stop by to see a cutaway boat and motor, participate in hands-on clinics and get their questions answered. For schedules, visit NYBoatShow.com

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Graham attack Police are searching for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman near the Graham Avenue Ltrain subway station in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Police say the suspect grabbed a woman at she was walking on Maspeth Avenue at 4:20 a.m. on Jan. 1. METRO/CB

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The man questioned in a string of homemade bomb attacks in Queens confessed last night, according to the New York Daily News. Raylazir Legend, 40, said he hurled homemade Molotov cocktails at two homes, a mosque, a deli

and a Hindu temple because he has feuds at each of the locations, according to the News. Legend said he threw two homemade bombs at the front door of the AlKhoei Islamic Center because they wouldn’t let him use the bathroom.

He said he planned to throw three more bombs at the mosque, but then drove away. On Dec. 27, before the alleged firebombings, the suspect threatened workers at the 179th Street Deli after he was allegedly caught trying to shoplift.

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Kin: Bullies drove teen to her death Staten Island teen succumbed to injuries she endured after being hit by bus Uncle of Amanda Cummings said she was a target of bullying A Staten Island teen is dead in what was likely a suicide after she was bullied for years, according to her family. Amanda Cummings, 15, died Monday at Staten Island University Hospital from injuries she sustained after a witness reported seeing her jump in front of a bus on Dec. 27. She was clutching a suicide note when she was struck, according to the NYPD. Her uncle, Keith Cummings, told Metro that the New Dorp High School sophomore had been bullied since the sixth grade. The most recent incidents, according to Cummings, involved a group of female students who sent his niece vicious text messages after she became involved with a 19-year-old. “They were threatening her to stay away from him,” Cummings said about the bullying Amanda endured. “There is no doubt in my mind that it played a role.” “I want him charged with statutory rape,” he fumed about the 19-yearold male. The NYPD said yesterday that Cummings' death is still under investigation, but no criminality is suspected. CASSANDRA GARRISON cassandra.garrison@metro.us

“You’re going to get it!” he shouted at deli workers, according to the New YorkPost. Legend will likely face arson and hate-crime charges, according to the News, after he allegedly made “broad anti-Muslim statements” while being questioned. METRO/CB

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High school in shock STATEN ISLAND. Students

at New Dorp High School were shocked to learn of Cummings’ death Monday. The Department of Education told Metro there is a crisis team at the school for students and staff members to get grief counseling. METRO/CG

Who was Amanda? STATEN ISLAND. Those

Friends remember Amanda Cummings, seen here in a Facebook photo, as an outgoing girl.

Family defends teen on Facebook

STATEN ISLAND. Diane Man-

fredi Cummings, Keith’s wife and Amanda

Cummings’ aunt, lashed out at bullies through a message she posted on the teen’s Facebook page. “Ive been reading some disturbing things on here about how Amanda was bullied... for the girls that bullied her you should be ashamed of yourselves.. it makes you a very sad per-

son..A very special girl was taken from her family way to soon.. So when you decide to bully the next girl remember Amamda,” the text read. Another friend wrote, “What some people write on your wall is so disrespectful .. dnt pay any mind to them.”

who knew the teen described her as a happy, outgoing person who spent a lot of time with her circle of friends. She would spend hours doing her hair and makeup, said her uncle, and loved experimenting with new looks. Tyler Musante, 15, a childhood friend of Cummings, said he was shocked to learn that her death was a possible suicide. “I wouldn’t have expected that from her,” he said. “Whenever she was with us, she seemed so strong emotionally. She was always the one to cheer us up.” Musante said Cummings never mentioned being bullied to him. METRO/CG

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Extending the 7 train to New Jersey would have “the Jersey City waterfront as an extension of Midtown Manhattan,” said transit planner Bob Previdi.

Forget Secaucus. If Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s dream to extend the 7train to New Jersey is ever realized, the subway should stop in Hoboken, said one former MTA planner. After New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie killed plans for the ARC tunnel in 2010, which would have added an extra tunnel under the Hudson River for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains, an idea circulated to run the 7 line through the tunnel instead. In fact, Bloomberg’s office has already spent $250,000 to analyze the feasibility of extending the 7 to Secaucus. Bloomberg is reportedly pleased with the findings and, according to reports, will make an announcement on the plan within the coming months. But Bob Previdi, a former New York City Transit spokesman and planner, thinks extending it to Hoboken makes much more sense than Secaucus. Hoboken’s bustling sta-

Why the 7 should go to Hoboken Previdi makes his case for why The Mile Square City makes the most sense. Secaucus has four tracks, and Hoboken has 18. “At Secaucus you would have to build at least one, if not a pair, of new tracks,” said Previdi. 500,000 passengers go through Penn Station daily, but at Hoboken, just 32,000 riders use the station every day. Adding the 7 would mean 30,000 more passengers could move through Hoboken in a peak hour, Previdi estimated. Previdi surmised that moving the 7 to Hoboken would cost less than $5 billion — half the cost of an estimated $10 billion to send it to Secaucus. The PATH goes from Hoboken to 33rd Street, but it does not offer access to Midtown, Grand Central Terminal and Times Square, which the 7 train does.

tion, which already houses PATH trains and the light rail, is the perfect place for the 7, he said. “It would make it the third major train station in New York City,” he said. Hoboken has more tracks, more room in the station for passengers and is half the distance from Midtown than Secaucus — meaning half the cost, Previdi estimates. “I always look at transit projects for where you can get the biggest bang for your buck,” he said. But others cautioned against his enthusiasm, wondering how a cashstrapped MTA would fund the plan. “Who’s going to operate it, who’s going to pay for it and where are they going to get the money?” asked Jeffrey Zupan, at the Regional Plan Association. Too many questions remain to extend the 7 anywhere in New Jersey, he said. ALISON BOWEN

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Owning a boat provides a great opportunity to bond with your family.

Boating on a budget showcase makes boating affordable Think yachting is only for the megarich? Think again New York Boat Show has a watercraft in every size and for every budget out there

lthough boating is often perceived as an activity for the wealthy, the truth is that the majority of boat owners are middle class. Despite the tough economy, more than onethird of American adults, or 75 million people, went

boating in 2010. Boat manufacturers have adjusted to buyers’ needs during a recession to meet the demand for affordable, fuel-efficient boats. Today, 96 percent of boats on the water are 26 feet or shorter — and sales of entry-level boats are

“Boats are a great investment for a family because it’s a way to socialize and spend time together.” HOPKINS

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fers financing tips, free seminars, and special bargains on boats for every budget and interest. “Boats are a great investment for a family because it’s a way to socialize and spend time together,” says Ellen Hopkins, a spokeswoman for Discov-

er Boating. “A lot of my friends who grew up boating said that one of their best memories was going out with their dads on Sundays and fishing — it’s a unique way to bond. It’s like a minivacation, even just being on a kayak on the water.” METRO

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‘Swamp Brothers’ are featured guests at the NY Boat Show Alligators, bobcats and snakes — Oh my! ‘Swamp Brothers’ come up north for the New York Boat Show Brothers fresh off a 160-mile trip, kayaking from Miami to Key West

xotic animal experts Robbie and Stephen Keszey will bring a piece of the Everglades to New York City when they greet boating enthusiasts at this year’s 107th Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show. The stars of the hit Discovery Channel show “Swamp Brothers” will be on hand to discuss their passion for alligators, venomous snakes and other wild animals with the crowd. Although the brothers can be seen slogging through the swamp on airboats and jon boats on their show, Robbie and Stephen recently spent a lot of time on kayaks as participants in Castaways Against Cancer. It’s a 160-mile kayaking trip from Miami to Key West, which they did in

They’ll be there Robbie and Stephen Keszey of Discovery Channel’s “Swamp Brothers” The 107th Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show Jan. 6 and 7 The Javits Center 655 W. 34th St.

honor of their mother. “I just looked at the sky and said ‘Mom, this is for you, and I’m not doing it ever again,’” Stephen recalled of the event, which Robbie described as “seven days of pure agony.” These two brothers are just happy to be back on dry land. Meet them in person at the Javits Center on Jan. 6 and 7. METRO

Meet the brothers at NY Boat Show Friday, Jan. 6 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 11 a.m to 1 p.m. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Swamp Brothers” Stephen and Robbie Keszey are happy to be back in the concrete jungle.

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Kids will learn how to both steer and dock a boat using remote controls at this year’s Boat Show.

Fun for kids and the whole family Both little and big kids welcome at the Boat Show this year Spider-Man, Patrick Star of ‘SpongeBob’ fame will be there to entertain youngsters

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If your kid loves boats, he or she will love the Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show. It’s the perfect place for families to enjoy an amazing variety of boats and activities while spending the day together. Youngsters will love touring the hundreds of boats on display and getting an up-close look at the neon green Offshore World Champion race boat Miss GEICO. They’ll also get to meet some of their favorite characters, like Spider-Man and

Patrick Star of “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Wild animal-lovers will be able to chat with Robbie and Stephen Keszey from the hit Discovery Channel

Events for kids Miss GEICO race boat All day, every day Spider-Man Jan. 4, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Patrick Star Jan. 7-8, noon to 4 p.m. Power Boat Docking Challenge Jan. 4-6, noon to 2 p.m.,

show “Swamp Brothers,” who will be on hand Friday and Saturday to discuss their family’s adventures with venomous snakes and toothy croco3 p.m. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Jan. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Swamp Brothers” Jan. 6, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Jan. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

diles. The boat show is a great place for kids to learn new skills, too. From land-paddling demos for skateboarders to SUP fitness classes, there are lots of ways to burn off energy. Kids will love testing their skills at the Power Boat Docking Challenge, a remote-controlled boat-docking game using a full-size boat helm to steer a boat down a 20foot “lake” to the marina and into a slip. Don’t worry, adults are allowed to play too! METRO

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Get your tech fix! No boat is truly complete without new gadgets every season More than 250 exhibitors and boat dealers will showcase thousands of new products The 107th Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show is the Northeast’s premier destination for the latest boating gear and accessories The products

GoPro’s HD Hero2 camera takes underwater photos up to depths of 197 feet, and the WM3000RF Marine Stereo Receiver with RF Remote permits boaters to control their stereo wirelessly. Raymarine’s e7D 7" Network MFD allows WiFi streaming to Apple iPhones and iPads, and it connects up to six displays on a network to control music from the steering wheel. Boat-lovers can ensure safety on the water with Icom’s IC-M24 VHF Marine Transceiver, a ﬂoating radio transceiver, and the MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder, which relays information such as MMSI code, GPS antenna and the ship’s position. For city-dwellers looking for a less expensive, storable alternative, the $400 Scout Advanced Frame Inﬂatable Kayak, or “Boat in a Bag,” is easy to transport and doesn’t lumber through the water, thanks to its aluminum reinforced bow and stern. With all the money you save not buying that $1.4 million Sea Ray 540 Sundancer, maybe you can afford to get a few. METRO

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Prove to yourself that you’re more than seaworthy — check out these free seminars and workshop sessions at this year’s New York Boat Show Newcomers learn the basics while old hands can improve their skills After all, you’re not just buying a boat — you’re buying a lifestyle FRED’S SHED

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Think you know everything there is about yachting? Think again. This year, the 107th Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show will put a special emphasis on boating education to draw newcomers to the sport. Starting today and running through Jan. 8 at the Javits Center, visitors can take advantage of free seminars, demos and workshops to improve their technique or learn brand new skills.

“It’s not the boat you’re buying, it’s the lifestyle.” PRITKO

For more details, see www.nyboatshow.com/at tendees/features/ seminars.aspx.

“A lot of people are afraid to get into something because they’re not

educated about it,” said Jon Pritko, show manager for the Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show, describing this year’s array of classes. “So we cover the new-to-the-sport or beginner level all the way to advanced boaters.” Boating neophytes can learn boating and budgetsaving basics at the Boat Show’s Welcome to the Water Center and the Boating on a Budget Showcase.

At Fred’s Shed, “Fred the Outboard Doctor” will dispense valuable maintenance and repair tips, and he’ll answer audience questions. And for hardcore boat enthusiasts, The Annapolis School of Seamanship offers free seminars and demos, as well as an $85 intensive, threehour workshop. Still not sure a boat show is for you? “I’d say give us a shot,” Pritko said. METRO

Teach yourself! Check out these free educational seminars: Fred’s Shed DIY Seminars & Interactive Education Center Jan. 4-6, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 7, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fishing University Jan. 4, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 5, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 6, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 7, noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Welcome To The Water Center

Jan. 4-6, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 7, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Education Sessions presented by the Annapolis School of Seamanship Jan. 4-7, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hands-on Demos Presented by the Annapolis School of Seamanship Jan. 4-8, noon to 7:30 p.m. Pre-show Premier Workshops, presented by the Annapolis School of Seamanship Jan. 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7-8, 9 a.m. to noon SUNSEEKER

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Want a piece of some serious boating business? Visit the 107th Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show and see how it’s done.

NY Boat Show a must for dealers and buyers

Whether you’re a professional or simply a casual enthusiast, the NY Boat Show provides a unique venue for comparison-shopping and business dealing Average dealer will do a good chunk of his annual business here

Only at the Boat Show can prospective buyers comparison-shop among hundreds of boats.

Boating can be a tough sell in a recession, but that hasn’t stopped boat lovers from getting out on the water to enjoy their favorite pastime. Market research shows that Americans want affordable boats that are easy to use. Moreover, a reported 70 percent of buyers who attended a boat show purchased a new boat within three months of the show. Boat shows give potential boat buyers something they can’t find on the Internet or at a boat dealership: a chance to comparison-shop hundreds of boats without losing the experience of climbing onboard. Buyers can browse boats in a venue that encourages them to take their time to research, ask questions and compare

“If you’re serious about buying a boat, there’s no better and economical way than going to a boat show.” BEN WOLD notes. “If you’re serious about buying a boat, there’s no better and economical way than going to a boat show,” said Ben Wold, executive vice president at the National Marine Manufacturers Association. “Boat shows are marketplaces, and the dealers are ready to sell. The average dealer will do 30 to 50 percent of his annual business at the show or based on leads from the show.” METRO

Plenty of reasons The Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show is a barometer of what’s to come for Elisa Ruroede, owner of Port of Egypt Marine in Southold, NY: “For our business, it translates into sales, rentals and club memberships. For boaters, there’s nothing like getting aboard different models to compare the options,” Ruroede said. “We’re always excited to showcase at the show, but also to see what else is new while connecting with longtime and first-time boaters,” she said. Look for Ruroede at booth 1340, Jan. 4-8 at the Javits Center.

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NEW! Join in on Paddlepalooza at the New York Boat Show. Board education Jan. 4-8 All day, every day SUP ﬁtness classes Jan. 4-6, on the hour for 20 minutes Jan. 7, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Stroke techniques Jan. 4-6, 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. Land paddling Jan. 7, noon to 3 p.m. SUP yoga Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to noon What does SUP stand for? It’s Stand Up Paddling, the worldwide aquatic ﬁtness craze — and you can learn how to do it at the New York Boat Show. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DOWNUNDER

ove the water but just not that into boats? The 107th Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show’s Paddlepalooza will provide everything that fans of outdoor recreation could want to know about Stand Up Paddling, the Hawaiian paddling sport and core-strengthening workout that is sweeping the country. Paddlepalooza features a variety of workshops by SUP experts, allowing visi-

tors to learn paddleboarding technique on dry land. Skateboarders can discover how their skills translate to a paddleboard at a land-paddling demo with Mark Langowski of BodybyMark. And yoga enthusiasts can learn how instructor Patti Cuomo uses a paddleboard as a substitute for a yoga mat. A 20minute SUP fitness class taught by instructors Karen Jewell and Louisa Lima will challenge participants’ balance, strength and coordination.

“The beautiful thing about SUP is that it’s so good for you, and it’s so easy,” says SUP authority and business owner Kim Beaumont. “It’s actually double or more the size of a surf board and very stable, and we give people instruction and help them get up on the board. You get as much of a workout as you want.” With hands-on learning, equipment tutorials and demonstrations, the only thing missing from Paddlepalooza is water. METRO

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Both yoga fans and skateboarders can translate their skills to the paddleboard.

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New York Boat Show started by boat builders and engine manufacturers Event became nation’s first modern boat show From 1905 to today, show marks more than 100 years of boating passion and skill When a group of marine engine manufacturers and boat builders met in New York City to produce the nation’s first boat show, they didn’t know they’d started a tradition that would be thriving more than a century later. The first National Motor Boat Show was held in 1905, showcasing just 25 types of boats near what is now Grand Central Station. Over the years, the “World’s No. 1 Boat Show” outgrew its birth-

place and moved from Midtown to the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx to the New York Coliseum, attracting celebrities like Jackie Onassis, Robert Redford, Walter Cronkite and plenty of ordinary boat-lovers. In 1986, facing a greater demand for exhibition space, the boat show arrived at the Javits Center. This year, the New York Boat Show celebrates its 107th season in New York

City. How has the Boat Show changed over time? “As shows have evolved, they’ve become broader, they’ve become a way to promote the lifestyle of boating, for boaters to connect with clubs and sports,” says Ben Wold, executive vice president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Though the country’s first modern boat show now features hundreds of brands, it remains true to its origins. METRO

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The New York Boat Show began in 1905, when just 25 boats were exhibited.

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Crowds overﬂowed the New York Coliseum when the show was held there in 1985, prompting a move to its new home at the Javits Center.

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After a tumultuous 2011 that saw his engagement to Crystal Harris (who I like to think of as a very low-rent Kardashian in her media manipulation) fizzle, Hugh Hefner, 85, is vowing to avoid marriage for 2012. “This year has been a very interesting year for me. I almost got married,” Hefner tells People magazine. “And as Holly [Madison] — a dear friend and former girlfriend — said, ‘Well, you missed a bullet.’ I think that’s accurate. I am clearly not meant to be married. Married life isn’t for me.” You’d think the man who is known as an international Playboy and has called a mansion filled with frolicking naked women home for most of his life would have figured that out, oh, about 65 years ago.

Greene prepares for a scene on the “Pan Am” set.

Greene isn’t making friends on ‘Pan Am’

Captain Booty Call’s marriage advice: “Abandon ship!”

Has Ashley Greene gotten a little too big for her “Twilight” britches? While Greene has been filming a guest stint on struggling TV drama “Pan Am,” she reportedly hasn’t been making any friends among the cast. “Ashley came rolling on to the set acting like a queen bee,” a source says, according to Hollyscoop.

“She was stuck-up with the crew and acted like appearing on TV amounted to slumming. She referred to herself as a ‘real movie star,’ and said she was sure her guest stint would boost ratings.” Folks from the show reportedly set up a “welcome lunch” for Greene, which she blew off. Girlfriend, you were third string in a movie about sparkling vampires. You have far to go until you’re allowed to act like Mariah Carey.

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growing list of celebrities who used the Christmas and New Year’s holidays to get engaged. The Queen of Soul is officially planning to marry Willie Wilkerson, her reps confirm to the Associated Press. “No, I’m not pregnant,” 69-year-old Franklin joked. The couple plans to marry this summer in Miami Beach.

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Robyn Moore: Ka-ching! The divorce between Mel Gibson and his wife of 30 years, Robyn Moore, was finalized just before Christmas after more than two years of negotiations, according to Entertainment Weekly. While the details of the settlement are being kept confidential, sources say Moore walked away with half of Gibson’s estimated $850 million fortune. She also retains custody of the couple’s 12-year-old son, Thomas. Moore filed for divorce in 2009 shortly after

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it was revealed that Gibson’s then-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, was pregnant.

Franklin to get R-E-S-P-E-C-T Add Aretha Franklin to the

No baby Beyonce yet Rumors were flying last week that Beyonce had given birth in New York just before Christmas, but clearly that wasn’t the case, according to one onlooker who spotted the mother-to-be with husband Jay-Z on New

Year’s Eve in Brooklyn. “She was definitely a pregnant lady that night,” the source tells Us Weekly. “She looked amazing. She wore sky-high heels. It was really impressive for an enormously pregnant woman.”

Hayek gets knighted That’s Knight Hayek to you

Salma Hayek rang in the New Year by being knighted. The star was announced as a Knight of the Legion of Honor in France on New Year’s Day, according to Women’s Wear Daily. Her father-in-law was named a Grand Office of the Legion of Honor, the country’s highest civilian honor.

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It’s powerful, ‘Pariah,’ about a mother at odds with her lesbian daughter, has earned comparisons to a similar film ‘This is a different story,’ says star Kim Wayans Best known as a comedic actress, Kim Wayans takes a serious turn in Dee Rees’ “Pariah,” as a religious woman at odds with her teenage daughter’s sexuality. The move to more dramatic work is a long time coming for Wayans, who says she’s been trying to convince casting directors to see her as something other than an “In Living Color” cast member. This is a moving, personal ﬁlm. What drew you to it?

It was just such a beautifully told story and, I felt, such an important story in light of everything that’s been going on with gay children

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Zachary Knighton, left, and Ken Marino star on “Happy Endings.”

‘24/7 Flyers/ Rangers: Road to the NHL Winter Classic’ REALITY. The big outdoor game may already be in the books, but what happened on the ice and in the locker room on Jan. 2 — ahem, Flyers goaltender controversy — has yet to

be seen. Too bad HBO’s allaccess cameras can’t follow these hockey-playing characters all season long. Season ﬁnale, 10 p.m.,

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SCIENCE. “Deadliest Volcanoes,” follows scientists attempting to learn when eruptions may occur. Deadliest volcanoes? As opposed to those friendly lava-spewing mountains?

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killing themselves and hurting themselves because of all the abuse and teasing and everything. It just was like, wow, this is a story that needs to be told, and I wanted to be a part of it. Even in so-called gay cinema, the lesbian side of the story doesn’t get told that often — especially the teen experience. Why do you think that is?

I don’t know, maybe it has something to do with being in a male-dominated culture. It’s like, gay men are still men, they’re just gay. So they have more opportunities to tell their stories, they have more platforms to tell their stories from, I think, than lesbian women.

You’re in a female-fronted, African-American movie that starts with the letter P — and it’s getting great response at festivals. Do you ﬁnd yourself having to explain that this isn’t “Precious” and you’re not Mo’Nique?

You know, so far I haven’t really encountered that. [Laughs] I’ve heard the comparisons because of all the things that you listed that we do have in common, but this is a different story. It’s a dramatic story, but it’s a different story from “Precious,” with a different merit. That probably more reﬂects the limited thinking of others.

For me as an actress,

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Kim Wayans takes a serious turn in Dee Rees’ “Pariah.”

that’s something that I’ve been dealing with — being put in a box. “This is what you do, you’re a wacky comedian.” So I understand that. It’s easier

for people to label things rather than see all the gray in between. It’s the Hollywood thing, and you just have to see it for what it is.

It’s difficult. You just keep trying. You come across good stuff, your manager comes across a great script, you go, “Oh, I love it,” and then she calls the casting director and they’re like, “Sorry. We love Kim, she’s a great comedian and all that, but we need a dramatic actress.” So what I’m hoping is that this movie opens up doors for me, because now people can see that I can do more than just be funny. But you just have to be determined and keep knocking on doors.

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Soccer and brain injury Study subjects: 34 amateur

soccer players Location of study: U.S. Results: Researchers at Al-

bert Einstein College of Medicine found that frequently heading a ball was linked to impaired brain function and possible brain injury. Signiﬁcance: Even nontraumatic brain injury repeated over time could affect cognitive function.

Detached mothers breed fat kids reports that children who have poor emotional relationships with their mothers are more than twice as likely to become obese. Researchers from Ohio State College of Public Health and Temple University found that lower-quality relationships between mothers and children during their first years caused a higher risk of obesity by age 15. Signiﬁcance: Researchers concluded that children who feel insecure are more likely to become obese because they are less able to deal with stress, which in turn causes comfort eating and poor sleep patterns.

Study subjects: Skulls Location of study: Spain Results: A study at the

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Dispose of anything you have not used n the past 12 months or that you no longer need. Do not share medications with others.

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Make this the year you get your best body ever There’s no quick fix for getting a lean body. Just as you didn’t get flabby overnight, you aren’t suddenly going to become toned either. Acquiring your dream body takes time, patience and effort. The watchwords for success and long-term change are “start small.” “People should just start moving in general — get out, take the car less,” says Fawn Cronin, Boston Sports Clubs’ fitness manager. “Walk those two blocks to the coffee shop. Most people sit all day for work. [You] need to get up and move around every 20 minutes. Take the stairs for a few floors so that you’re getting

“A strong core is the basis of a ﬁt body. Without a strong core, there’s no support.” FAWN CRONIN

more cardio.” The first area to work on is the abdomen. “Always start with the core,” she says. “A strong core is the basis of a fit body. Without a strong core, there’s no support.” Cronin says people who aren’t used to exercise should expect some discomfort from the effort; however, pain is a cue to stop. “I don’t believe that ‘no pain,

no gain’ is the motto today,” she says. “Approach exercise slowly. Listen to your body. If you feel tightness, adjust. Listening to your body is number one.” And now that the weather is colder, you’ll likely be tempted to coop up indoors all day. But being active doesn’t require powerhours at the gym. “Even if it’s just to a video game, get up and get moving,” advises Cronin. “There’s so many things you can do around the house, something functional in your everyday life. Just get moving.” LINDA CLARKE letters@metro.us

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Body-toning exercises to do at home 1. Dumbbell squat into overhead press

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“Eat Your Way to Sexy” by Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.: Somer offers tips on

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“The Men’s Health Diet” and “The Women’s Health Diet” by Stephen Perrine: Per-

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“Think and Grow Thin” by Charles D’Angelo:

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Monsters, one and all In an interview recently, George W. said, “The best thing for the economy is war.” Bush also said he doesn’t miss being president — but he does miss being commander-inchief. What part was the most fun for you, Mr. Bush? Sending thousands of young American men and women to their deaths or the millions of maimed Arabs? Now Obama and Congress are trying to start a war with Iran. They are not fools, they are monsters like Bush. CHARLES MICHAEL COUCH,

Fact: 47 percent of U.S. households pay no federal income tax! Obama’s 2011 one-year employment tax reduction will deprive our social security fund of $119 billion. If Obama is allowed his way, he will do the same thing in 2012 for another $105 billion shortfall. Borrowing money from China to give foreign aid, to send us stimulus checks and to reduce our payments into social security is insane. Our national debt may be staggering, but it is dwarfed by our existing obligations to social secu-

rity and government pensions. We can’t survive 4 more years of calculated sabotage to our economy as we drift into a failed socialistic European model. Anyone — and I mean anyone — but Obama in November!

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After losing Brook Lopez to injury, not to mention losing their last five games, the Nets got a small measure of good news yesterday. Power forward Kris Humphries underwent an MRI on his left shoulder which came back negative — a positive as the club

expected the injury could be serious. Instead it was diagnosed as a sprain, and Humphries traveled with the team to Boston for tonight’s game. He is listed as questionable. Humphries missed the game against Indiana Monday after apparently

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The Knicks struggled to score against the Raptors in their last game without Amar’e Stoudemire in the lineup.

Either the Knicks are supremely confident or they’re just plain delusional, because despite their early offensive struggles, they all believe the biggest deterrents are the injuries and not a lack of talent at key positions. Since their thrilling last-second win over the Celtics on opening day, the Knicks (2-3) have dropped three of their last four, averaging 82 points per game in those losses. Amar’e Stoudemire

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missed the last two games with an ankle sprain and rookie first-round pick Iman Shumpert has missed all but three quarters of the opener with a knee sprain. Both will be game-time decisions in tonight’s game against Charlotte. And according to head coach Mike D’Antoni, all

Wait, defense? Maybe the most surprising thing early this season is the Knicks’ good defense vs. suspect offense. “Our defense has been really good, is really good and will be really good,” D’Antoni said. “And we’ll continue to get better.”

will be right in the world once those two return to full strength.

missing a low-post presence due to the foot injury Lopez suffered in the preseason. The Nets’ entire frontcourt combined is being outscored by Boston’s Kevin Garnett. Humphries is averaging 12.4 points and 10 rebounds per game this season.

“Once we get our full roster back then we’ll see where we have to pick up areas — but after watching tapes I’m encouraged,” D’Antoni said. “I know we played bad [Monday night versus Toronto], but all we have to do is hang in there, get through this period, get guys healthy and then see what holes we have and where we have to fix them.” TONY WILLIAMS sports@metro.us

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Kemba makes return to Garden When Bronx native and defending NCAA national champion Kemba Walker faces the Knicks tonight he’ll feel right at home in Madison Square Garden. After all, maybe the lasting memory of last year’s college basketball season was Walker’s crossover, pull-up jumper against Pittsburgh in the Big East tournament at the Garden. Not memorable for Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni though apparently. “He’s a very good player, but we haven’t seen a lot of him,” D’Antoni sad. With an aging (and now cut) Chauncey Billups at point, many Knicks fans hoped he drop to No. 17 in the 2011 NBA Draft. Instead, the Bobcats nabbed him at No. 9. The rookie is averaging 11.5 points per game — all off the bench. METRO/MO

Bears clean house The Chicago Bears announced Monday that head coach Lovie Smith would return. However, the team also officially stated yesterday that GM Jerry Angelo was fired and offensive coordinator Mike Martz would not be returning. METRO

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Turner remains in San Diego No, that headline is not a joke. Much-maligned, to put it mildly, head coach Norv Turner will be back in charge of the Chargers next year, according to the team. Turner is just 17-15 the last two years and has missed the playoffs in both seasons.

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However you rang in the New Year, I’m 97 percent sure you had a better time than Kobe Bryant. In case you missed it, his wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce last month after 10 years of marriage.

did situation. The set of documents that you’ll never see: Kobe’s divorce settlement. It probably would have fallen somewhere between Michael Jordan’s and Tiger’s, anywhere from $100 million to $200 million. Kobe made a giant mistake and they never got a pre-nup. Compounding Kobe’s terrible start to 2012: The Lakers’ new coach, Mike Brown, is pretty bad, the team looks old and sluggish and the 33-year-old Bryant is struggling with his shot. Bottom line, the Lakers don’t appear to be an elite team anymore, and you get a sense the end of an era is approaching. When a guy’s losing legal battles with his wife all day and then with his legs at night on the court, eventually he’s going to take out his frustrations on someone. I’d guess it’ll be his teammates. Eventually.

guess Kobe wasn’t able to procure a gigantic, seven-figure diamond ring this time to get his wife to come back, like he did in 2003 after he admitted to Colorado police he had sex with a hotel employee. To recap: The 19year-old employee claimed he raped her, Bryant denied it, they went to court and the case was dismissed. The detailed, jawdropping documents are on the Smoking Gun, if you’re interested in revisBryant is getting divorced after iting 10 years — and one huge that scandal — with ex-wife Vanessa. sor-

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Welcome to the Water Center: This is a must-attend for boaters just getting started who want to learn how to make the most

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compete against the clock. Participants will steer and dock a 4ft, twin engine, remote-controlled powerboat from an actual lifesize boat helm then down a 20ft pool into a slip at a marina. For schedules, visit NYBoatShow.com

Tens of thousands of boating and fishing enthusiasts start their season at the Progressive® Insurance New York Boat Show. With its 105-year history the show is recognized as THE place to see the latest and greatest in boating. From yachts and cruisers to bass and pontoon boats, from canoes and kayaks to fishing boats and personal watercraft, from electronics and engines to fishing gear, from financing and insurance to travel destinations, you’ll see it here first.

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SHOW HOURS

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Wednesday 12:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday 12:00pm to 9:00pm Friday 12:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 9:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS NEW! Fred’s Shed—DIY Seminars and Interactive Learning Center NEW! Paddlepalooza Discover the fun and fitness benefits of paddle sports. Enter to Win an Inflatable Board & Adjustable Paddle or Long Board! Swamp Brothers Friday & Saturday meet Robbie & Stephen Keszey from Discovery Channel’s hit show. See website for schedule. Fishing University Seminars Get tips from the pros! Sponsored by Allstate and produced by The Fishing Line. FREE Berkley fishing gift for attendees, while supplies last. Miss GEICO Race Boat Four Time World Champion Miss GEICO seeks to continue its record-setting ways and unprecedented dominance in offshore racing.

Power Boat Docking Challenge Navigate and dock a radio-controlled boat in a race against the clock and other players. Welcome to the Water Center Get started in boating and see boats you can ﬁnance for about $250 monthly Patrick Star Meet SpongeBob SquarePants’ best friend and neighbor! Saturday and Sunday from 12pm—4pm. Meet Spider-Man Peter Parker’s alter ego, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, will be at the show on Wednesday, January 4, from 5pm-7pm

SHOW HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Noon–9pm; Saturday 10am–9pm; Sunday 10am–6pm

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