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...have made forays into drama without repudiating their comedy (or drawing much attention to themselves; Ferrell's Golden Globe nomination for 2006's Stranger Than Fiction is among the better-kept secrets in Hollywood.) Both are also among the few people who can carry a blockbuster comedy without a net. "When you're doing an out-and-out comedy," says Ferrell, "the notion of preparing for a character--I hope I don't reveal too much of myself here--but, uh, no, I'm not doing anything." he says, laughing. "Obviously I'm going through the script and saying...
...organizers. The award’s international focus stemmed from lessons learned in the American government award program, said Jayne M. Iafrate, communications manager for the Ash Institute. “Innovations are happening at all levels of government and we want to make sure that we cast the net as widely as possible,” Iafrate said...
...really deserved to win.” After Clarkson jumped out to a lead halfway through the first period on the power play, Harvard tied the score in the second frame, capitalizing on a man-advantage opportunity of its own. Junior Mike Taylor was able to net the rebound off of a shot by senior Ryan Maki to pull the teams even. Taylor, however, was unable to replicate the performance later when handed a golden opportunity. Golden Knights defenseman Grant Clitsome’s takedown of Taylor as the winger was on a breakaway set Taylor up for a penalty...
...couple of grade-A scoring chances,” captain Dylan Reese said. “The first game was definitely a good battle. We were in control of the game most of the time. It was just a matter of putting the puck in the net, and we didn’t do it.” Trying to capitalize on the first power play of the night, freshman Doug Rogers passed it over to junior Mike Taylor, whose right-side shot ricocheted off the side of the net. Clarkson quickly racked up three power-play opportunities, but Harvard...
...these changes are making some longtime franchisees nervous. Store owners typically net about $170,000 on revenues of $850,000 per store each year, even after Dunkin' takes its 5% cut of sales and 5.9% in advertising and management fees. But upgrading to the new look, mandatory by 2015, will cost more than $200,000 per store, wiping out a year's worth of profits. And some question whether the $7,500 TurboChef ovens are worth buying when the new hot food items may bring only marginal sales increases. Microwaves work fine for breakfast sandwiches, they say. Currently...