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Race against time to find possible stowaways Knocking sound prompts Homeland Security check 2,000 containers at Newark port After 20 days in a metal box, doctor says survival odds slim {page 02} News

Andy Pettitte, above, grabs his injured left ankle, while CC Sabathia, right, hit the DL also.

The Yankees had about as bad a day as you can possibly have injury-wise yesterday. Their top two starters — CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte — are both out. Sabathia has a strained groin muscle and will miss a couple starts, while Pettitte is out six weeks with a fractured ankle. {page 25}

‘Like’ it or not, report warns about Facebook Banks say networking giant has uncertain business model Morgan Stanley not sure on moneymaking plan {page 10}

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Caught with 1,000 child porn images A Queens man will serve up to nine years in prison for having 1,000 images and 500 videos of child porn, DA Richard Brown announced yesterday. Elvis Infante, 35, pleaded guilty to promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child. The Corona local had been indicted on 3,000 counts in January after investigators recovered child porn on his home computer. METRO/DB

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Bird smuggler A Guyanese man was caught at JFK Airport with something up his sleeve, literally. Marlon Hariram allegedly attempted to smuggle nine live finches into New York. The birds were brought here to sing in contests held in public parks in Queens, according to authorities. Hariram was scheduled for a bail hearing yesterday for violating the Wild Birds Protection Act. METRO/AB

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Stowaway search No sounds reported since inspector first heard faint knocking in container at Port Newark Possible stowaways could have been trapped inside in the dark for 20 days or even longer SPENCER PLATT/GETTY IMAGES)

A desperate search for possible stowaways continued into last night on a container ship at the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal. Authorities from the Department of Homeland Security spent all day yesterday inspecting the Ville D’Aquarius after a faint knocking was heard coming from inside one of the containers on board, after the ship docked. The ship arrived in Newark from Egypt at around 8:30 a.m. yesterday. “They’ve opened several (containers) but haven’t found anything,” a U.S. Coast Guard spokeswoman told Metro. Inspectors used X-rays to examine the contents of the nearly 2,000 containers aboard. Officials told The StarLedger [Newark, N.J.] that it takes approximately eight minutes to search each container. The standard size of these containers ranges from 20 to 40 feet. They are about eight feet tall and eight feet wide. The vessel was originally suspected of carrying stowaways during a routine inspection; authorities knocked on a container and heard knocking back. No sounds were reported since. According to Reuters, the specific container suspected of harboring several stowaways was loaded onto the ship on June 7 in India. Officials were concerned how anyone could survive a 20-day trip trapped in a dark, cramped container. At least seven ambulances waited outside the port’s entrance yesterday. The ship’s manifest said

This 2006 photograph shows Homeland Security patrols and container ships at the Port of Newark.

the container was carrying machine parts. Yesterday was not the first time the port of Newark received possible stowaways. Last year an Egyptian man found living in a New Jersey warehouse claimed he had eluded border patrol by stowing away in a ship that arrived in Newark, reported the Post. Asem Haroon was also suspected of being a terrorist, as the Port is located near several oil refineries, a known target of al Qaeda. DANIELA BERNAL

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Woman gives birth to baby boy on J train LOWER MANHATTAN. A pregnant

woman went into labor and had her baby on board a Manhattan-bound J train early yesterday morning. According to NBC, the 24year-old woman was able to call for help using the train’s emergency intercom system at about 2 a.m. aboard the subway. An MTA supervisor came

to the woman's train car, clearing it and blocking it off, before she gave birth inside. The new mom and her healthy baby boy were taken off the train at the Chambers Street station and transported to New York Downtown Hospital. Both mother and son are reportedly doing fine. METRO/CG

Path of the Ville D’Aquarius

The Ville D’Aquarius left the United Arab Emirates on May 30.

The vessel stopped in Pakistan as well as India around June 7.

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The ship left Egypt on June 15. Arrived at Port Newark yesterday morning.

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How could anyone survive? The odds of surviving in cargo containers for a period that long is “somewhat unlikely,” Dr. Mary O’Brien, a New York City physician, told Metro. “Depending on the temperature they could die of hypothermia or heat exhaustion,” explained O’Brien. “The second part is

how much water there is ... if they’re sweating they could be losing a lot of water quickly.” In addition to the heat, freezing to death could also be a concern, as some containers can maintain temperatures of -76 degrees Fahrenheit. O’Brien added that food was not necessarily crucial to survival, but if the container was sealed too tightly it would be possible for the stowaways to use up all the oxygen over the journey. METRO/DB

Hoppin’ mad PETA gets frog urine tests nixed GOWANUS. A Brooklyn gallery that invited women to inject frogs with their urine as a pregnancy test announced yesterday they are canceling the tests after PETA voiced concerns. When informed that the animals would be injected with a syringe, PETA called on Proteus Gowanus to cancel the July 6 event.

Although event organizer Eben Kirksey at first said he would try to make it as painless as possible for the frogs, late yesterday afternoon he told Metro that Proteus Gowanus will cancel the live demo portion. Next Friday he will still be talking about the history of the test, describing how it works and lecturing about frog conservation. METRO/CG

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Last summer a beach bummer NYC area beaches closed more than twice as often last year than in 2010 Highest number of closings in more than a decade Hurricane Irene mostly to blame Good news: Many popular city beaches tested clean You might be planning a trip to the beach for the Fourth of July holiday — just cross your fingers a passing thunderstorm doesn’t send sewage runoff into the waters off New York. Beaches were off limits to New Yorkers about double the amount of times last year than in 2010, according to a new study released yesterday by the Natural Resources Defense Council. Most of those beaches were deemed unsafe and had to close because of untreated sewage and dirty stormwater

that ran out of city sewers and contaminated the ocean water, according to the NRDC. More than 70 percent of New York City sewers carry both sewage and stormwater runoff. During heavy storms, these sewers can overflow with

Dirtiest beaches Douglaston Homeowners Association, Queens County 105 closing/advisory days American Turners Beach, the Bronx 27 closing/advisory

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both rainfall and sewage, which makes its way to waterways and beaches, according to the NRDC. The NRDC encourages the city to build more “green infrastructure” to obstruct that water runoff, like sidewalk days Trinity Danish Young People’s Society Beach, the Bronx 28 closing/advisory days Gerritsen/Kiddie Beach, Brooklyn 35 closing/advisory days

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Gerritsen Beach and Breezy Point were often closed last year to swimmers, but Coney Island and Rockaway tested clean.

trees. If the bacteria count in sample water is too high, officials have to close the beach to swimmers because of public health risks. According to the report, in New York state, there were Seagate Beach, Brooklyn 24 total days Breezy Point Beach, Queens near 219th Street 10 closing/advisory days South Beach, Staten Island 19 closing/advisory days METRO/AB

1,841 closing and advisory beach days last year, a 93 percent increase from 956 days in 2010. That’s the highest number of closing and advisories in New York since 2000, when beaches were first required to collect the data, according to the NRDC. Hurricane Irene, which hit the New York City area on Aug. 27 of last year, was a main reason for the increased closures. During Irene alone, 600 pre-emptive beach closures were issued.

Another reason beaches were closed was after 200 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Hudson River when a upriver treatment facility caught on fire in July. But on a more positive note for New Yorkers heading to local beaches for next week’s holiday, 13 beaches met health standards every time they were tested, including four of six parts of Coney Island and all of Rockaway Beach, the report found. ALISON BOWEN

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7-Eleven ready to invade New York Good news if you like those Big Gulps: 7-Eleven has plans for 135 locations in city by 2017 But it’s bad news for the many mom-and-pop bakeries, coffee shops and delis nearby Is 7-Eleven taking over New York? Run! The flood is coming — the flood of 7-Elevens, that is. The oft-maligned chain store has plans to greatly expand in New York City, much to the chagrin of some smallbusiness owners. According to Margaret Chabris, the director of public relations at 7-Eleven Inc., the corporation plans for 30 new locations scheduled to open in the city in 2012, and will grow to 135 stores by 2017. “Our experience in New York City over the past several decades has shown that we contribute significantly to the neighborhoods we join,” she

said. “That is why we have targeted growth here.” But those who own and work at stores nearby would beg to differ. The manager of Gramercy Corner, located next door to a 7-Eleven on Third Avenue, said that the store has taken away 40 percent of his deli’s business. “7-Elevens are not made for New York because they are killing the small businesses that New Yorkers have always gone to,” said Amjad, 30, who declined to give his last name. “They are selling the same things that mom-and-pop

stores sell, but people go to them because they’re a big corporation.” Shailyn T. is a 21-year-old barista for Eastside Bakery, located next to the 7-Eleven on St. Mark’s Place. She said the building that houses the bakery has hosted several businesses before it, including a pizza parlor and a restaurant. But nothing ever survives. “I have heard people say that it’s because of 7-Eleven,” she said. “People go there because their stuff is cheaper.” AMANDA BARKER

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7-Eleven has ‘sweet’ soda advantage, too As 7-Elevens take New York by storm, many may be surprised to hear that the chain is also exempt from Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s extremely controversial soda ban proposal. Bloomberg’s proposal would make it illegal for restaurants, delis, food carts, sports arenas and movie theaters in New York City to sell sodas or sweetened drinks that are larger than 16 ounces. Grocery and convenience stores are excluded from the proposed ban, and 7-Eleven counts as a convenience store. That means 7-Eleven can keep hawking its infamous Big Gulps, weighing in at 30 ounces of sugary sweet soda for a regular and a whopping 50 ounces of soda in a Double Gulp. METRO/AB

Those near the 7-Eleven on Third Avenue in Gramercy complain the chain drives out small businesses.

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Woman found dead in Astoria A Queens woman was found dead Tuesday night in her Astoria apartment, and police suspect that she was killed during a fight with her live-in boyfriend, for whom police are searching. Danielle Thomas, 27, suffered blunt trauma to the head and was pronounced dead by the time paramedics arrived at the third-floor apartment on 33rd Street near 28th Road. Police suspect her body may have been there for several days before being discovered. Thomas lived with her boyfriend in the apartment, and sources told the New York Post they frequently heard fighting and screaming coming from inside. Law enforcement sources said there is a history of incidents between Thomas and her boyfriend; he was recently arrested for assaulting her. A judge issued a restraining order

against him on June 8. The suspected boyfriend has not yet been found or charged. People out on 33rd Street Tuesday night said they were horrified by the murder. Miron, a 35-year-old Astoria resident who didn’t want to give his last name, said he has lived in the area for four years and never heard anything like this. “I don’t know if I can say I feel safe here, 100 percent,” he said. “This is strange to see here.” But Peggy Krakower, 52, who lives in Glendale and works for a landlord in Astoria, said that alleged domestic violence incidents like this happen a lot. “My theory is that all these women that get killed by their boyfriends and husbands are carrying around an order of protection,” she said. AMANDA BARKER and MEREDITH ENGEL

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Accused ‘soccer mom madam’ out on bail Accused Manhattan madam Anna Gristina, a suburban mother of four who prosecutors say ran a highly profitable brothel out of a Manhattan apartment, was released on bail late Tuesday after four months in jail. Gristina, 44, walked out of Manhattan criminal court around 9 p.m. and stepped into a car driven by her husband

and carrying one of her children. She made no comment. Gristina’s bail bondsman, Ira Judelson, had said she should be let out on a $250,000 bond. Gristina previously rejected an offer from one of her earlier attorneys to put up his Man-

Anna Gristina’s $2M original bail was as high as $2 million, but that was later dropped. hattan apartment as collateral for her bond, preferring to remain in a Rikers Island jail while her family worked to come up with enough cash to secure her release.

The case has captured the attention of the New York tabloids, which have dubbed Gristina the “soccer mom madam” and the “hockey mom madam.” Prosecutors charged her with a single count of promoting prostitution after a five-year investigation involving surveillance and wiretaps. She has pleaded not guilty. REUTERS

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Russia outraged at US bill MOSCOW. Moscow expressed outrage yesterday over a U.S. Senate panel’s approval of a bill that would penalize Russian officials for human rights abuses and warned Washington that adoption of the sanctions would force Russia to respond in kind. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the

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“Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act,” named after a Russian anticorruption lawyer whose death in 2009 while in pretrial detention drew widespread condemnation. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton downplayed the risk to relations with Moscow. The bill would deny visas and freeze the assets of Russians suspected of involvement in his death.

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Google unveils tablet, sets Kindle squarely in its sights SAN FRANCISCO. Google Inc.

took the wraps off its first tablet computer yesterday, looking to replicate its smartphone success in the tablet market despite tough competition. The Nexus 7 tablet, built by and co-branded with Taiwan’s Asus, will begin selling for as low as $199 on the Google Play website and apps store from around mid-July.

At 7 inches and $199, the device takes aim initially at the Kindle model, which analysts consider a window into Amazon.com’s trove of online content. Google can similarly use the Nexus 7 to connect to its own offerings, YouTube and Google Play. REUTERS

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Analysts expect Facebook’s user base to help it corner a substantial share of the Internet advertising market.

The financial houses behind Silicon Valley’s largest-ever coming-out party kicked off formal coverage of the company yesterday by warning about an uncertain business model, margin pressures and a difficult transition to mobile technology. The reports, released by banks involved in the IPO after a 40-day quiet period expired, represent Wall Street’s broadest assessment of the first U.S. company to debut with a market value of more than $100 billion. Morgan Stanley and other major brokerages that handled the blockbuster IPO said it remained unclear how Facebook plans to make money from a growing number of users logging on to the No. 1 social network via smartphones and

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tablets. That helped send its shares down 3 percent. Of the 17 brokerages that handled the blockbuster IPO and kicked off coverage of the social networking company yesterday, eight recommended against buying into the shares. Two of Facebook’s three lead underwriters — Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan — were most bullish, targeting Facebook shares at $45 and $42, respectively. Morgan Stanley, which has come under scrutiny for its role in driving a $38 IPO price that now appears lofty to some, stuck to a price target that matched its debut level and “overweight” recommendation. The average of target prices cited on Wednesday was $37.64 — a tad below Facebook’s stock market debut price. REUTERS

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How lofty? Banks are required to keep their employees handling IPOs apart from analysts recommending stocks in order to avoid conflicts of interest. In the IPO, banks sold their clients shares of eight-yearold Facebook, started by Mark Zuckerberg in his Harvard dorm room, at a price equivalent to a whopping 100 times 2011 net income per share. Most analysts expect Facebook’s large user base to help it corner a substantial share of the Internet advertising market in the long term. The ratings released yesterday were “hold” and its equivalent or lower.

been ruined by interviews in which Clemens and his lawyers said he was “off the deep end” and trying to “shake [Clemens] down” with ”totally false” statements. REUTERS

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Opponents of decriminalization say it condones drug use and results in a lost opportunity for intervention to stop it.

The Chicago City Council yesterday voted to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, the latest U.S. city to support diminished penalties for the drug’s use. Under the proposal, police officers in the nation’s thirdlargest city would be able to issue a written violation for possession of 15 grams or less rather than make an arrest. Supporters of the ordinance, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, said the measure would help raise revenue for the city, save money and free up police to pursue more serious crimes. More than a dozen states and several large U.S. cities have already taken similar steps. Chicago Police Department statistics indicate that last year there were 18,298 arrests for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, according to a statement from the mayor's office. Each case involves approximately four officers — two arresting and two transporting officers — and places

Under the proposal, police oﬃcers would be able to issue a written violation for possession of 15 grams or less rather than make an arrest.

an additional burden on the Cook County court and jail system, the statement said. The issue of freeing up police officers for more serious crimes is particularly pressing this year in Chicago, which has seen a 37 percent spike in its murder rate. Fifteen states have reduced the penalty for possession of limited amounts of marijuana, according to Allen St. Pierre, executive director of NORML, a lobbying group working to legalize the drug. Other cities with similar policies include Seattle, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, as well as university towns like Champaign, Illinois, and Madison, Wisconsin. REUTERS

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testified that he injected Roger Clemens with performance-enhancing drugs intends to proceed with a defamation lawsuit against the baseball legend despite Clemens’ recent acquittal on perjury charges, his lawyer said yesterday after a court hearing in Brooklyn. Brian McNamee filed the civil lawsuit in 2009, seeking an unspecified amount in monetary damages from Clemens, who he trained with during stints at the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees. McNamee said his life has

after signing on as chief executive with T-Mobile USA, Philipp Humm is leaving the company and will be succeeded on an interim basis by Jim Alling. T-Mobile USA, owned by German parent Deutsche Telekom, said yesterday that Humm was leaving for personal reasons to spend more time with his family — echoing the statement released in May 2010 when Robert Dotson announced he would be leaving and that Humm would take over. The company said Alling, chief operating officer of TMobile USA, will take over the duties of CEO on an interim basis while a search is under way. REUTERS

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After a long and successful career as a writer and director, Nora Ephron died Tuesday of complications from acute myeloid leukemia. Not surprisingly, the woman behind classics such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Harry Met Sallyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sleepless in Seattleâ&#x20AC;? is being remembered fondly by her colleagues in Hollywood:

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very sad to learn of Noraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. She was a brilliant writer and humorist. Being her Harry to Megâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sally will always have a special place in my heart. I was very lucky to get to say her words.â&#x20AC;? BILLY CRYSTAL

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a world where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re told that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it all, Nora consistently proved that adage wrong. A writer, director, wife, mother,

Ephron died Tuesday at the age of 71.

chef, wit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be anything she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do. And not just do it, but excel at it, revolutionize it.â&#x20AC;? CARRIE FISHER

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set, she lifted us all with wisdom and wit mixed with love for us and love for life. Rita and I are so very sad to lose our friend who brought so much joy to all who were lucky enough to know her.â&#x20AC;?

Charlie Sheen, you win this time Reports that Charlie Sheen expertly, enthusiastically dismantled another Ritz-Carlton hotel room donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be holding up. While UsMagazine.com claims that the actor trashed his suite during a weekend-long party in New York with ex-wife Denise Richards â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which he actually famously did do in

2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; his reps and hotel employees are denying he was anything but a well-behaved guest. TMZ obtained a copy of the itemized bill â&#x20AC;&#x201D; why yes, we did feel creepy reading it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and Sheenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version might hold up: Your mom could do more damage to the mini-bar, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty sure dry-cleaning isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a concern when there are cokedusted porn stars to attend to.

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Depp split getting messy Johnny Depp recently bought Amber Heard a horse, but he may have been spending some extracurricular time with his former â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rum Diaryâ&#x20AC;? co-star before leaving longtime partner Vanessa Paradis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smitten

Scarlett Johansson could be compensated more than $66,000 for having nude photos leaked in 2011, according to the Los Angeles Times. Federal prosecutors suggest in a sentencing memo that Christopher Cheney,

who pleaded guilty to nine counts of hacking, compensate some of his high-profile targets, including Johansson. They also suggest $7,500 for Christina Aguilera and $76,767.35 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secret Life of the American Teenagerâ&#x20AC;? star Renee Olstead. In addition, prosecutors are suggesting a 71-month prison sentence for Cheney.

John Travolta puts on a show John Travolta made his first public appearance since being hit

2 The feed ... Checking in with some of Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest names to see what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been up to â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in their own words, in 140 characters or fewer. Today, John Stamos is a Beach Boy, Leonard Nimoy is feeling poetic, Chris Colfer is getting some odd notions and Sarah Silverman is not getting enough sleep. @JohnStamos: once again, al jardine canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep his hands off my bongos.

by her. They started sleeping together during the press tour,â&#x20AC;? a source tells Us Weekly. As for Paradis, she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t amused â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a source heard her scream, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I see her, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll drown her!â&#x20AC;? Noted, Vanessa. And with that, we are officially done talking about your split. No hard feelings?

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tells Hollyscoop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think there are other people out there that are truly talented that have something to say, and their visions need to be realized and they need to be treated fairly.â&#x20AC;?

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Katy Perry recently let slip her plans to start her own record label, though the announcement might have been a tad early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finished it all up, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit premature, but really I would like to give the opportunity to other people who are frustrated, like what I went through,â&#x20AC;? Perry

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Congratulations are in order for Paula Deen, who appears on the cover of the new People magazine 30 pounds thinner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took me a couple of years to get to this point. If you make a few small changes, they can add up to big results,â&#x20AC;? says the chef, who has type 2 diabetes. Paula, it is better to have loved and lost your buttercake than to have never licked it off the counter at all. Well done.

STEVE MARTIN

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was lucky enough to dine with Nora Ephron. She made me laugh so hard I laughed again just thinking about it.â&#x20AC;?

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Paula Deen lightening it up

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with sexual misconduct lawsuits from various service industry men, and it appears he decided actions would speak louder than words. Travolta hit the red carpet for the premiere of his latest film, Oliver Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Savages,â&#x20AC;? and instead of stopping to give any interviews, he and wife Kelly Preston put on an impressive show of public displays of affection, groping and kissing each other all the way down the carpet, according to Hollyscoop. The appearance came just hours after a male cruise ship employee filed a federal suit against Travolta.

@TheRealNimoy: Out of the night that covers me black as a pit from pole to pole I thank whatever Gods may be for my unconquerable soul. @chriscolfer: Anyone else randomly have really political thoughts while cleaning their kitchen counters? @SarahKSilverman: A drunken screaming fight outside my apt door is a delight to wake up to 2 hours before my alarm

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stop running photos of Andrew GarďŹ eld and Emma Stone when they stop wearing pipe-cleaner glasses. The couple attended a fundraiser for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation, whose trademark bright blue glasses symbolize optimism for the charity's work.

Meek Mill, Rick Ross and Wale performed at the Reebok Classics concert in New York

Tuesday night.

Jon Gosselin was the guest speaker at GOP congressional candidate Rabbi Shumuley Boteachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press conference on tax deductible marriage counseling yesterday. Seriously.

Why yes, Kylie Minogue does always look like a rock star. The singer was spotted at the Orly airport in Paris yesterday.

Cute dad alert: Actor Chris Hemsworth was out and

about in London with newborn daughter India Rose.

David Arquette pulled some strings at the opening of Bootsy Bellows nightclub in Hollywood on Tuesday.

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Louis C.K. stars in “Louie,” premiering tonight at 10:30 on FX.

A brief history on the actor’s personal antics (and demons) seeping into his work

‘Louie’

n the new FX comedy “Anger Management,” Charlie Sheen steps into his first leading role post”Two and a Half Men” meltdown. He plays a former major league ballplayer whose career was cut short due to his anger issues, leading to his new gig as a therapist specializing in

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anger management. “Charlie [Goodson] thrives on chaos,” the sitcom’s press materials explain of Sheen’s character. In the pilot, he sleeps with his therapist/best friend, and nearly beats a guy who gives his teenage daughter bad advice. Loose cannon? Definitely. Sound familiar?

Absolutely. But “Anger Management” is hardly the first role Sheen has taken that mines some of his personal exploits for inspiration. We run down his résumé for autobiographical cues. AMBER RAY

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unconfirmed, but this may very well be how Sheen met his “goddesses.”

Charlie Sheen stars in “Anger Management,” premiering tonight at 9 on FX.

school; here he stars as a wild, wildly inaccurate pitcher who becomes an ace after the team’s manager realizes he needs eyeglasses. Obviously, this is before Sheen knew he had “Adonis DNA,” which renders glasses needless. (Sheen reprised the role in “Major League II,” released in 1994.)

1986 ‘Platoon’: Chris As the film’s narrator, detailing the horrors witnessed while serving in the Vietnam War, Sheen’s young recruit struggles with the gray area between what is morally right and wrong — perhaps the only time the hard-partying actor has actually contemplated such things.

1986 ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Oﬀ’: Boy in Police Station Sheen plays a lout blitzed out of his mind who still manages to woo Ferris’s sister while she’s being questioned in the police station. The details are

‘Wall Street’: Bud Fox Bud is a stockbroker determined to make a name for himself by any means necessary. See: Sheen’s “My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not An Option” tour.

1989 ‘Major League’: Ricky “Wild Man” Vaughn Sheen played baseball in high

2012 ‘Anger Management’: Charlie Goodson Charlie Goodson is a reformed bad boy. As for a rehabilitated Charlie Sheen? We’ll believe it when he stops using TMZ as his personal publicist.

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‘Two and a Half Men’: Charlie Harper … into Charlie Harper, the womanizer who became less and less distinguishable between sitcom character and tabloid-staple actor.

‘Hot Shots!’: Lt. Topper Harley In this “Top Gun” spoof, Sheen plays a pilot who is described as “talented but unstable.” And how.

‘Loose Women’: Barbie-Loving Bartender Self-explanatory, no? Art imitates life for Charlie Sheen.

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COMEDY. The funniest comedy on television — and in its last two seasons, consistently one of the best series on TV, period — returns as Louie breaks off a relationship. It’s an awkward, painful situation for anyone; but in the hands of Louis C.K., the series’ writer/director/star, the confrontation also plays out as a poignant life lesson. And, of course, it’s hilarious. Season premiere, 10:30 p.m., FX

‘Twenty Twelve’ DRAMA. This mockumentary

chronicles the work of the organizers behind the Summer Olympics in London (the team includes “Downton Abbey” star Hugh Bonneville). But their efforts are hardly gold-medal worthy when, in tonight’s premiere, they realize their grand Games countdown clock actually counts up. Miniseries premiere, 9 p.m., BBC America AMBER RAY

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Sarah Lee Guthrie reflects on grandpa Woody’s songs as America celebrates what would have been his 100th birthday

Sarah Lee Guthrie says her grandfather, who notoriously had “This Machine Kills Fascists” scrawled on his guitar, would have deﬁnitely been involved in the Occupy movement.

Occupy Woodfest Chances are if Woody Guthrie were a young man right now, he wouldn’t be at the Occupy sit-ins. He’d be leading them. “He’d be thrilled to know that people have the guts to

stand up for what they believe in,” says Sarah Lee Guthrie. “He knew that it was powerful to unite and use your voices. It was never about right or left wing, it was about presenting an unbiased account of the facts and then making up your own mind. I think Woody is out there with them.”

Notice how this photo of the Guthrie family is credited to Arlo Guthrie? Isn’t it funny to think of him (the guy with the long white hair) pressing the self-timer button and running into position?

orn on July 14, 1912, in Okemah, Oklahoma, Woody Guthrie’s centennial returns the folk icon’s vox pop spirit to the spotlight as dozens of concerts, festivals and tributes play out through the summer and fall all over the world. Not surprisingly, Woody’s son, Arlo, his grandchildren and great grandchildren have their own traveling Guthrie Family Reunion tour. “We’ve only done this once before, and that was years ago,” says Woody’s granddaughter Sarah Lee from her home in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, which is where she

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“There are so many of his songs that still ring true.” SARAH LEE

grew up. “Seventeen of us on one bus and my mom and dad on another. It was one big happy family; a bit different from most family reunions, I’m sure. Now we’ve got three generations of us touring around, and then we have Woody’s spirit, so we’ve got four generations.” At various places, famous Woody Guthrie fans like Billy Bragg, who performs at a special birthday celebration in

Okemah, and Steve Earle, who leads WoodyFest in Manhattan, Woody’s homebase, will join the family in reviving some of his iconic folk paeans. “There are so many of his songs that still ring true,” says Sarah Lee. “You can compare a lot of the old Woody Guthrie songs and they apply to what’s going on today. Songs like ‘Pastures of Plenty’ and ‘I Ain’t Got No Home,’ a lot of those old songs are more important in our lives than they’ve ever been.” LINDA LABAN

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cause that’s how we mated. We just know what we like.” Bloom points to several examples of couples who have similar faces — Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez, and Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, for instance. She believes that matching people by their face shapes will ultimately lead to better chemistry and, hopefully, better coupling. “After meeting [a date], you think of, ‘Wow, it’s because of his or her great personality, that’s why I like them.’ Well no,” she says. “You already saw his or her face, and you were interested because of his or her face.” Bloom says that the criteria for a good match comes in this descending order: chemistry, style, values and personweek’s dating section for free! Cat, because I treat you like you deserve to be treated. Like a queen with class. Not just any queen, but my queen. I love you, Sean Spiderman — I love and adore you, this 1st year has been amazing from every kiss, hug and ﬁght, those moments were priceless. Happy Anniversary 7/11 — Ladybug

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Jacqueline says: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal that sisters fight, right Kerry? But try not to intervene, unless there is physical violence. You need some ground rules: Absolutely no hitting, namecalling or tattling. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to talk to them separately and when they are calm. Allow them to fully communicate their issue with their sibling and come up with mutual solution. Kerry says: Well said, Jack. And take note of what issues or events start a fight. If they are fighting over who walks the dog, then set a chore chart so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear whose chore is whose. Be sure that each child has personal space, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play favorites! Dear Twins, My son is 24 years old. He still lives with me. Is there a right time to ask a 20-something child to move out of the family house? Jacqueline says: At 20something, your child is certainly mature enough to live on his own. The question is if he has the financial means to do so. If the answer is â&#x20AC;&#x153;yes,â&#x20AC;? then bon voyage! Kerry says: You are very vague. Are you at your witâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end because he refuses to get a job

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On healthy eating Dear Twins, My little girl loves to eat. I am worried as she is much heavier then her classmates. Should I talk to her, and how do I tell my young child that she is becoming obese? Jacqueline says: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure I

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chopped vegetables in the sauce. You can add veggies into tuna or chicken salad, too. Jacqueline says: That sounds like a lot of work, sis. Serve tiny vegetables, like baby carrots and celery, with fun appetizer dips. Get your kids involved and making it fun by having them create their very own vegetable dish of their choosing. Let them get competitive about it by having them each create their own.

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Suffer a little now, benefit later RE: â&#x20AC;&#x153;ECONOMY NEEDS MORE ATTENTIONâ&#x20AC;?: During the housing

bubble interest rates were pushed, and kept, too low for too long. This directed labor and resources into the housing market whether it was construction, house flipping, realtors, etc. When the artificial boom turned bust the economy attempted to correct itself by reallocating the misdirected resources from the bubble but our omnipotent benefactors in Washington and the Federal Reserve halted that process by bailing out banks and creating a stimulus bill. What we need is to allow interest rates to return to market levels. Yes, this would mean that we would fall into tougher economic times, for the moment, but we would come

out of this mess with a more stable economy. No amount of stimulus can dig us out of recession; it will only sow the seeds for the next bubble to burst. KELLY DONNOE, NEW YORK

Obama will want grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flowers RE: â&#x20AC;&#x153;PRESIDENT WANTS YOUR WEDDING GIFTS:â&#x20AC;? I was

surprised to read your paper this morning to note that Obama is trying to collect as much money as he can. This is a new trick and is looking for a cash birthday present. He can go for marriage anniversary cash present, silver anniversary cash present, golden anniversary cash present. Oh I forgot, why not go for funeral cash present also? Why do these people look for so much money to fight

for elections? Can anybody inform the general public so we can know what they do with so much money?

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The Fast and Furious gun running investigation may have been a failure, but there is a curious irony in the related contempt of Congress vote against Attorney General Eric Holder by the Republican-led Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The chair of that committee, Darrell Issa, has a criminal history of his own. In 1971 he was accused of stealing and abandoning a fellow soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car and later, in 1972 he was charged with stealing a Maserati. The case was later dismissed. Also in 1972, police found him in possession of a concealed weapon. He pleaded to a lesser charge. The high mindedness of this Republican legislator seems somewhat diminished by his shady past.

Anticipating the round of cheers at the possible Supreme Court ruling that key elements of Obamacare (if not the entire law itself) are unconstitutional, consider what such a ruling will mean: private insurance companies can go back to denying coverage to anyone they dislike, raise premiums whenever they want, cut services as they wish, refuse to cover whatever their accountants can dispute, and continue to commit fraud with impunity. If thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kind of world Obamacare opponents want

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A rising tide to support Louisiana’s seafood industry L

ouisiana shrimp has a sweetness that holds up to the most aggressive seasonings, from Old Bay to nam pla, and a firm texture that withstands the rigors of the grill without losing its tenderness. This sweetness and resilience also describes the culture of Louisiana, which is still struggling to recover from the recent blows to its habitat. Starting today, 19 New York restaurants are stepping up to help, by participating in the first Louisiana Shrimp Week. “We’re trying to keep our culture and heritage alive and well,” says Ewell Smith, Executive Director of the Louisiana Seafood Marketing Board. Crucial to that effort, he says, is rebuilding the seafood industry. “Over 90 percent of the shrimp that’s consumed in the U.S. is imported. We’re trying to make our claim to a very important niche.” The shrimp’s safety is not, and has never been, an issue -contaminated seafood has never entered the marketplace. Says Smith, “The seafood coming from the Gulf is probably still the most tested food source in the world … and will be for a long time to come.”

Sustainable seafood Beyond its cultural importance, Louisiana shrimp is sustainable and wild-caught, which is why chef Michael Cressotti of The Mermaid Inn prefers it. As part of Shrimp Week, he’s serving a trio of fire-roasted Louisiana prawns with Old Bay aioli and smoked sea salt. “We need to give something back,” he says. “It’s our way of running a seafood restaurant and supporting a region, and doing what we can do to help.”

The ‘holy trinity’ At Oceana, Chef Ben Pollinger is serving a blackened

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Fatty Crab www.fattycrab.com 643 Hudson St. 212-352-3592 2170 Broadway 212-496-2722

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SoHo’s Delicatessen is serving gently-poached Louisiana shrimp in a tomato-water and horseradish broth.

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Louisiana shrimp with a crisp mirliton salad that draws on the “holy trinity” of Cajun cuisine: bell pepper, green onion and celery. “When they had the oil spill two years ago, I was one of the only people left in the city who was still supporting Gulf fishing. ... These people are not looking for a handout; they’re looking for work and business. That’s their perspective, and that’s how you effect change.”

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there,” chef Corwin Kave says of his last trip to New Orleans. “Anytime I go down there, for me, it’s just all about the seafood. It’s cooked fresh. It’s what everybody is passionate about.” Fatty Crab’s Upper West Side location is serving a peeland-eat shrimp dish cooked with a spice blend that Kave calls “Malay Old Bay”: A Malaysian spin on the Southern staple heavy on paprika, peppercorn, ginger, clove and bay leaf.

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Fatty Crab is serving a different

shrimp dish at each of its restaurants, all with Southeast Asian flavors and a casual, festive vibe matching that of the Big Easy. “Yeah, I might not remember a lot of it, but it’s fun down

Ultimately, these chefs’ passion for Gulf shrimp lies in its flavor, and chef Michael Ferraro of Delicatessen created a dish to let that flavor shine. “Louisiana shrimp,” he says, “just like local oysters, all have

a distinctive flavor to them.” He’s serving slowlypoached shrimp with ripe avocado, olive oil confit cherry tomatoes and a horseradish and tomato-water broth, echoing a classic cocktail sauce. “I wanted to keep the flavors very pure,” he says. “We cook them with the shell on, heads on, so you get all that flavor.” “For us to be able to spread this around the nation is critical for us,” says Smith. “It’s important for us to be able to share this with the rest of the nation, especially New York. The world comes to New York.” For more on Shrimp Week, visit www.freshfromthedock.com. REBECCA FINKEL

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Beat the crowds with posh July Fourth parties Cruise the Hudson or hang out on a rooftop Hotels, restaurants offer Independence Day deals

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he 2012 Macy's Fourth of July fireworks are just around the corner. The 36th annual summertime staple will include 40,000 fireworks set off from six barges in the Hudson River between 18th and 43rd Streets, beginning at 9 p.m. This pyrotechnic spectacular is not to be missed, though the coveted hot spots for watching along the West Side Highway fill up quickly with crowds. Metro has you covered for some of the city's other best views of the fireworks, for both big spenders and the budgetconscious. CASSANDRA GARRISON

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Take it easy If a bag of pretzels and a cozy bench is more your style, try grabbing a spot early at De Witt Clinton Park. The prime viewing spot also features playground equipment and sports fields â&#x20AC;&#x201D; plenty to keep the kiddos busy before the show starts.

De Witt Clinton Park West 52nd Street and 11th Avenue; free public access

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Get up close and personal with the fireworks on a river cruise. Step aboard one of Classic Harbor Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressive yachts and enjoy cocktails and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres as you watch the show in style. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pricey endeavor, but the cruises last nearly three hours and offer incredible views from below the show.

Luxury hotel Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC is featuring an Independence Day package that includes a sky-high view of the fireworks show from Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge. A special nightly offer includes meals, spa treatments and other goodies for those looking for a perfect â&#x20AC;&#x153;staycation.â&#x20AC;?

Let freedom ring at Ink48 hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fourth of July Party at the stunning rooftop The Press Lounge. Gather your friends and head to this four-hour all-American event that includes food, desserts and the most important thing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an open bar. Grab a room with a view of the Hudson if the party goes late.

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altimore-based rapper Rye Rye had her breakout hit at 16; but, due to the usual hold-ups, it took almost three years for her debut album to be released. She kept busy though, performing with with M.I.A. and the Neptunes and recording the theme to the new “21 Jump Street.” Still baby-voiced and now even brassier-mouthed, Rye Rye is on tour promoting the long-awaited album, “GO! POP! BANG!” — which is as danceable as it sounds. “It’s very upbeat,” she tells us. “It’s grimy, it’s hard and it’s fun. It’s like ghetto house music.”

Rye Rye will be opening for neo-disco act Scissor Sisters July 6 and 7 at Terminal 5.

Unlike many young artists, you weren’t discovered; you actually promoted yourself — by leaving a rap on Blaqstarr’s answering machine. How did you work up the nerve?

Q&A Are you excited to finish out the tour in New York? Of course. I’m glad that we’re ending in the East Coast, because that’s where I’m from. It’s always a blast to be able to connect with people that you’re close with, from the same area. And of course, it’s New York, right? — I love New York. So it’s going to be dope.

I used to write sometimes, poetry or R&B songs. And I randomly wrote a rap song one day. So Blaqstarr was friends with my sister, and he asked me if I knew how to rap. I said no, because I didn’t know if I did or not. But it inspired me to write

a whole rap song, so I finished it. I kind of wanted to try it, so I was like, “I’ll call his phone.” And I was hoping that he didn’t answer, so that it would go to the answering machine. Because if he would have answered, I probably would have hung up. I don’t think I would have done it. So what happened next?

I went to the club later on that night, and I ran into him. And he was like, “I really liked the first verse to your song, can you spit it for us right here?” And I was like, “No way! I’m hot, I’m sweaty, I just got done dancing.” I was basically just being shy, and I left. ... But eventually we started working in the studio together. In your recordings with Robyn and M.I.A., two really strong female performers, you never outshine or overpower

each other. What was it like working with them?

It was cool working with M.I.A., because she’s very humble and we can relate. We both weren’t afraid to be different artists and to be ourselves. She had a real spirit. I looked at her as a homegirl, like someone that I’ve been friends with for a long time — that’s the vibe she gave me; she was really down-toearth. On the other hand, with Robyn, when we recorded a track we didn’t record in the studio together. But I met her after. ... She had so much good advice, and she was very sweet. Who would you like to work with in the future?

I would love to work with Missy Elliott. That’s one female I’m dying to work with. REBECCA FINKEL

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Malagousia, Moschofilero? Don’t worry — it’s Greek to all of us Master Sommelier Doug Frost breaks down his favorites and finds a Greek wine for every tongue

reek wines are relatively new to the American market, and with long names like Agiorgitiko and Moschofilero, they can be a little intimidating. Doug Frost, one of three people in the world who holds the titles of master sommelier and master of wine, calls the arrival of Greek wines a genuine movement. He says that Greece’s turmoil has taken a toll on the wine industry — but now there are finally high-quality wines, especially white wines, that can be bought at relatively low prices. Despite Greece’s hot climate, Frost says that the grapes retain their acidic identity, allowing for crisp, citrusy wines — something he says California winemakers dream of. We asked the master to break down some of the best ways to enjoy these wines.

Assyrtiko: This grape mainly

grows on the island of Santorini and pairs well with foods like mussels and oysters. “The jolt of acidity is kind of like lemon over your oysters,” Frost says. He adds that there’s really

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Don’t dig deep into your wallets; Greek wines can be bought for $10-$20, which make them fun and easy to explore. nothing like this white wine. He begins to say it’s like a highquality Chablis, but stops himself: “Even that is a silly comparison.” Moschoﬁlero: Don’t let the aromatic, floral smell trick you into thinking that this is a sweet wine. Frost recommends serving it as an opener to a meal with appetizers like veggies and simple seafood. Malagousia: This is a fairly new wine, with aromas of peach and apricot. It’s citrusy and tangy and a bit richer in body. Frost recommends having it with grilled scallops and lobster. Agiorgitiko: Since Greek wines are still relatively unknown in the U.S., Frost says Agiorgitiko is the one people understand the most. Its red cherry flavors make it comparable to a pinot noir. It pairs well with mediumbodied dishes like chicken and mushrooms.

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1 High-quality Greek wines are becoming more widely available in America.

Where to go Frost says Greek wines are still not the easiest to find at wine shops. In New York City, check out Loi restaurant on the Upper West Side. Maria Loi’s Greek restaurant offers an extensive list of wines from all over Greece.

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‘Ted’ We’ve all imagined that our favorite stuffed animal, action figure or doll was real — for John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), though, it’s his daily reality. Writer, director and “Family Guy” creator Seth McFarlane voices Ted, a rude, crude teddy bear who refuses to leave John’s side. Ever.

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‘People Like Us’ Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, the phenomenal pair of writers responsible for the screenplay of “Star Trek” and the TV show “Fringe,” team up again for this movie about a salesman who discovers his long-lost sister. The movie features an all-star cast with the likes of Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde and Michelle Pfeiffer.

‘Madea’s Witness Protection’ Madea’s crazy life continues — first she had a family reunion,

then she went to jail and now she’s a part of a witness protection program. Madea must help the family of a Wall Street investment banker, played by Eugene Levy, who’s been accused of creating a Ponzi scheme.

‘Magic Mike’ Sex sells and so does Channing Tatum in “Magic Mike,” a movie inspired by the actor’s life as an exotic dancer prior to the film business. In this Steven Soderbergh film, he’s an expert stripper who takes a young man under his wing as his protege (Alex Pettyfer) — while simultaneously aspiring to become a small businessman.

‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ You thought you knew the history of America’s 16th president — but never like this. From the New York Times best-selling author of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,” this film brings every history student’s nightmare to life. Watch as Abraham Lincoln fights to protect his country from blood-sucking demons. METRO

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Stephen Immerwahr of Codeine plays the Bell House this Friday.

Music

Codeine Friday, 8-11 p.m., The Bell House, 149 Seventh St., Gowanus, $15 A somewhat unexpected, but no doubt welcomed, reunion by 1990s slowcore band Codeine will delight fans of dreamy indie rock like Low and Red House Painters. JD

Trixie Little headlines the All-American Burlesque Circus Show this Friday evening.

FILM Bike-In Movies: ‘The Triplets of Belleville’ Tonight, 7:30, Dekalb Market, 138 Willoughby St., Brooklyn, free

Bike tune-ups, a great film (dare we say a new classic?) on an outdoor screen, beer and DJs. Why can’t every day of the summer be as perfect as Bikein Movies day? SARA ROFFINO ‘Kumare’ Through July 15, IFC Center 323 Sixth Ave., $13

Part documentary, part sociology experiment, Vikram Gandhi’s film sees the Hindu-raised

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filmmaker go undercover as an enlightened guru named Kumare in hopes of debunking the spiritual side of yoga. MINDY BOND

FOOD Friday, 10 p.m., Coney Island, 1208 Surf Ave., $15 Get an awkward tan, eat Nathan’s and ride the roller coasters until you feel ill. Drink away the feeling at the recently reopened Ruby’s. Finish up at the show, where headliners are the beautiful couple Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey. KH

mer, and be sure to pick up Metro tomorrow for our interview with Carly Rae Jepsen, but if you’re yearning for summers past, then you will dig the playlist that you find this week at www.metro.us/songza and www.songza.com/listen/abad-ass-summer-in-1990sMetro-2. It’s a playlist full of

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Whole Foods Local Food Tasting Tonight, 5-7, Whole Foods Union Square, 4 Union Sq. S., free

Try Whole Foods’ take on local recipes from New York’s bestknown neighborhoods and dishes perfect for your “I’m pretty sure this rooftop is up for grabs” Independence Day party. KATIE HICKS

CULTURE Finger On the Pulse & City Winery present the second annual Block Party Blowout Saturday, noon-4 p.m., City Winery 155 Varick St., $45

It’s another cool summer block party featuring fine barbecueinspired fare and amazing tunes. David Burke, Ty-Lor Boring, Maison Premiere and others serve food while your ears are served up sounds by Ramesh (ex-Voxtrot), Rewards and more. MB

BOOKS ‘The McSweeney’s Book of Politics and Musicals’

Remember in the late ’90s when Mya said, “Ghetto superstar, that is what you are” and you believed her? Good times.

Tonight, 7-9, PowerHouse Arena, 37 Main St., DUMBO, free

What do you get when you cross everybody’s favorite indie publisher and “The Daily Show”? The new book of hilarious political musings by contributors to McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. Tonight, folks like Aline Simone, Ben Greenman and Teddy Wayne perform pieces from the book. JASON DIAMOND

MUSIC CHERYL Saturday, 12 p.m., secret

through 1999. Alt-rock and rap were king, and your older brother was rocking out (on devices that weren’t iPods) to tracks like Harvey Danger’s “Flagpole Sitta” and “Ghetto Superstar” by Pras (featuring Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Mya). — Songza is a streaming platform that mines years of music

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THEATER ‘3C’ Through July 14, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Pl., $55

Playwright David Adjmi, a 2011 Guggenheim Fellow, presents a comedic existentialist riff on ‘70s sitcom “Three’s Company” filled with emotional shifts that swing rapidly between hysterically funny and horrifying. ALYSSA ALPINE CONTRIBUTED BY

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BOBCATS (7-59)

SF Harrison Barnes (UNC) — Makes sense on two levels, as the explosive Barnes has been personally scouted by UNC alum Michael Jordan and fills a scoring need.

WIZARDS (20-46)

SG Brad Beal (Florida) — Beal may be the purest scorer in the draft. The 6-foot-4 Beal has been compared favorably to Ray Allen for his ability to shoot from anywhere.

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Spain first to punch ticket to Euro 2012 final

CAVALIERS (21-45)

PF Thomas Robinson (Kansas) — The Cavs will be thrilled Robinson fell to them, as the 6-foot-9 forward physically dominated opponents last year and is relentless around the rim.

In another 0-0 tie through 120 minutes, Spain defeated archrival Portugal on penalty kicks, 4-2. Cesc Fabregas nailed the game-winner — a shot that ricocheted off the left post — for Spain, who was largely outplayed in the match. Meanwhile, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t even included in the PKs and spit at a cameraman after the game. METRO

KINGS (22-44)

SF Michael KiddGilchrest (UK) — The 6-foot-7 KiddGilchrist is extremely athletic and can guard multiple positions from bigger lead guards to smallish power forwards.

BLAZERS (28-38)

PF Andre Drummond (UConn) — There isn’t a bigger boom-or-bust player in the draft, but Drummond’s ceiling has been compared to Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire.

In the news

Shopping Gasol The Lakers are reportedly shopping power forward Pau Gasol prior to tonight’s draft. ESPN reports Los Angeles is looking for a player and a lottery pick in return. Though they also reported the Lakers did not have a deal imminent. Gasol averaged 17.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game last season, but the Lakers were sent home in five games by the Thunder.

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HORNETS (21-45)

PF Anthony Davis (Kentucky) — This is obviously a no-brainer, as Davis wrested control of the consensus No. 1 pick by midway through his freshman season. The Hornets won the jackpot — no conspiracy theories here — and will add the best defensive player to come out of college in a long time. He has a solid offensive game though too. He grew to 6-foot-11 late in life and has good ball skills because of it.

WARRIORS (23-43)

SG Dion Waiters (‘Cuse) — The Warriors need to get bigger in the backcourt and this solid combo-guard possesses great athleticism. The 6-foot-4 Waiters can play off the ball.

RAPTORS (23-43)

PG Austin Rivers (Duke) — This may be a little high for many people’s liking, but Rivers possesses the skill-set that general manager Bryan Colangelo covets.

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PISTONS (25-41)

PF John Henson (UNC) — Although limited offensively, the extremely long Henson (6-foot-11) would finally give the Pistons a legit shotblocking presence in the middle.

HORNETS (21-45)

PG Kendall Marshall (UNC) — Arguably the best “pure” point guard in the draft, Marshall would fill a void that was left behind following the Chris Paul trade.

BLAZERS (28-38)

PG Damian Lillard (Weber St.) — He’s considered 1b after Marshall for best lead guard, as he’s a prolific scorer with a good jumper. The 6-foot-3 Lillard is an aggressive playmaker.

ROCKETS (34-32)

C Meyers Leonard (Illinois) — He’s arguably the safest bet at a long career of all the bigs in the draft, as the long and athletic Leonard would finally be a replacement for Yao Ming.

SUNS (33-33)

SG Jeremy Lamb (UConn) — Lamb is an explosive athlete with a crazy wingspan. He has great range out to the 3point line and an explosive first step, but needs to bulk up.

BUCKS (31-35)

C Tyler Zeller (UNC) — Acquired from Houston, he’s a smart player with a great low-post presence and feel for the game. He’ll help replace Andrew Bogut, who was traded last year.

SIXERS (35-31)

PF Terrence Jones (UK) — Jones is an all-around player with decent range and prototypical size (6-foot-9, 252 pounds). His size affords him to defend multiple post positions.

ROCKETS (34-32)

SF Terrence Ross (Minnesota) — At 6-foot-7, he’s big enough to play either wing position. He has solid shooting form with a great first step and will offset the Chase Budinger trade.

MAVERICKS (36-30)

SF Perry Jones III (Baylor) — He could be what Lamar Odom wasn’t for the Mavs last season, as the 6-foot11 Jones has the ability to play multiple forward spots.

ROCKETS (34-32)

PF Jared Sullinger (Ohio St.) — Yes, there are red flags about his back, but according to Sullinger’s camp — and his former coach Thad Matta — he’s fine and will be durable.

MAGIC (37-29)

SG Moe Harkless (St. John’s) — He has great length and athleticism, at 6-foot-8, 207 pounds. Harkless also has solid footwork as a face-up offensive player and quickness as well.

NUGGETS (38-28)

SG Evan Fournier (France) — Perhaps the only foreign-born player to be drafted in the first round, Fournier is a sneaky scorer in the mold of childhood hero Manu Ginobili.

CELTICS (39-27)

SF Royce White (Iowa St.) — A versatile attackthe-rim forward who is big and physical (6-foot-8, 270 pounds). He does have mental concerns though, like a fear of flying.

CELTICS (39-27)

C Fab Melo (‘Cuse) — A true 7-foot center with prototypical length and size (7foot-1, 260 pounds). He’s still raw offensively, but is a supreme shot-blocker and rebounder.

PG Marquis Teague (UK) — Amazingly fast with a great first step, but some say almost too fast for his own good as he plays out of control at times.

PACERS (42-24)

SG Will Barton (Memphis) — He’s a solid scorer with decent NBA range. The long and athletic Barton is an aggressive, attacking player with a knack for scoring in bunches.

HEAT (46-20)

C Festus Ezeli (Vandy) — The 6foot-11, 260pounder has prototypical NBA size and athleticism at center. He has solid physical tools and can hold his own on both ends.

THUNDER (47-19)

SF Quincy Miller (Baylor) — Miller is a wiry scorer with a tremendous wingspan for a 6-foot-10 forward. Although he’s slightly undersized at 220 pounds, he’s a solid defender.

BULLS (50-16)

SG Doron Lamb (Kentucky)— Known as the “other” Lamb in this draft, the UK product should not be slept on, as he can play multiple positions, including point guard.

WARRIORS (23-43)

SG Tony Wroten (Washington) — The crafty southpaw is an extremely athletic combo-guard who can run the point or play off the ball. He’s still raw but can run the floor.

HAWKS (40-26)

SF Jeff Taylor (Vanderbilt) — He’s a solid athlete with NBA size (6-foot-7, 215 pounds) and ability. Taylor is an instinctive defender and solid scorer from all over the floor.

GRIZZLIES (41-25)

CAVALIERS (21-45)

C Arnett Moultrie (Miss. St.) — He’s a smooth power forward/center with solid size and length (6-foot-11, 240 pounds), who will fill out into a nice post presence.

Trading places The chances of the draft going exactly as scheduled are small. Last year there were 12 draft day trades. A few of the more likely trading options include Houston, who has three picks in the top 18. The Bobcats, at No. 2, are also reportedly listening to oﬀers.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012

Mets pound Cubs, 17-1 Save some runs for the rest of the seasons, boys. The Mets lit up the Cubs, 17-1, on a windy day at Wrigley Field yesterday. Daniel Murphy, who hadn’t hit a homer in more than 300 at-bats coming into the game, hit two yesterday and drove in four runs. He was one four players — David Wright, Scott Hairson and Ike Davis — to drive in at least four. Overshadowed was Jon Niese (6-3), who went seven innings. METRO Pettitte accumulated seven strikeouts in the ﬁrst four innings while throwing 44-of-64 pitches for strikes.

Pettitte, Sabathia both added to DL Yankees get bad news before game, even worse news during Nos. 1 and 2 starters both injured yesterday Yankee manager Joe Girardi woke up yesterday morning feeling good about a team that had played extremely well over the last month. Hours later, he was facing life without CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte. After finding out Sabathia would miss at least two starts with a Grade 1 strain of his left abductor muscle (groin) before the game, Girardi watched Pettitte go down with a fractured left ankle in the fifth inning of a 5-4 win over Cleveland. “It’s not what you’re looking for, I can tell you that,” Girardi said. “When I came to the park, I felt pretty good about the way we have been playing. CC’s hurt and now Andy’s hurt, but as I said no one is going to feel sorry for us and guys have to step up. That’s the bottom line.” “We just got to weather the storm,” Pettitte said. “Nobody is going to feel sorry for you as far as injuries. We got a lot of good stuff going on here. We got plenty of guys that can do the job. It’s time to put my pompoms on and be a cheerleader for six weeks or so.”

CC injury was surprise The Yankees placed CC Sabathia on the 15-day disabled list with a strained abductor muscle in his left leg. He is expected to miss two starts and return after the All-Star break. “He doesn’t want to go on [the DL], but he understands it’s the best thing to do,” manager Joe Girardi said. “Missing two starts is better than seven or eight.” Sabathia struggled in his last start against the Mets, but there was no hint of injury. “The bottom line is he felt it sometime during the Mets game and didn’t tell anyone about it,” general manager Brian Cashman said. “I knew it was hurt and I wanted to see if I could go out and try to pitch,” Sabathia said. METRO

Pettitte fractured his ankle with nobody out when Casey Kotchman’s ground ball deflected off his leg. As the ball bounced towards third base, Pettitte struggled to put weight on his foot when he fielded it and fell to the ground. Girardi, pitching coach Larry Rothchild and the training staff ran out of the dugout to get a look. They watched Pettitte throw a few warm-up pitches and it seemed that would be able to stay in. But on the next pitch to Lou Marson, he winced in pain and was taken out. “I just figured I could figure a way to get through the inning even though I couldn’t push off like I wanted to,” Pettitte said. “I figured I would go the other direction with it, go slower and maybe get some grounders. The first pitch I threw, I pushed off and [it was] just a lot of pain shooting straight down into my foot. So as soon as I did that, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to throw another pitch.” LARRY FLEISHER sports@metro.us

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