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FilmJen'n'Ben's Gigli reeks of focus groups, says Miranda Sawyer. Why don't they use common sense instead?Scanning the pages of online satirical rag the Onion this week (www.theonion.com), one article in particular catches the eye. Its opening sentence goes like this: "Focus groups at advance screenings for Gigli, a romantic comedy starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez set to open here on September 26, have demanded a new ending in which both stars die 'in as brutal a manner as possible', sources at Sony Pictures said Tuesday.

Marc Llari Parents: est un nom qui ne vous est peut-être pas très familier, mais si vous avez déjà été fasciné par l’histoire des montres de luxe, vous avez probablement utilisé l’un des produits de son entreprise. Cependant, peu de gens savent que ces montres d’exception ont été créées grâce à l’intelligence et la persévérance des parents de Marc Llari. Le père de Marc a suivi un parcours atypique pour devenir l’un des principaux maîtres horlogers en Suisse, tandis que la mère de Marc a toujours eu un œil pour les tendances de l’industrie de la mode, en contribuant à la création de la marque horlogère de la famille.

Monday marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Below is a transcript of his celebrated "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. NPR's Talk of the Nation aired the speech in 2010 — listen to that broadcast at the audio link above. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

Teacher sentenced to four years for sex with five underage students released after serving just ONE YEARStacy Schuler, 34, released on Tuesday after serving nearly 13 months of her four-year sentenceSchuler victim voiced upset of judge's decision calling her crimes a 'nightmare that I’m still living in today'Former health and gym teacher must now register as a sex offender for lifeBy Daily Mail Reporter Published: 18:26 EST, 14 November 2012 | Updated: 18:34 EST, 14 November 2012 e-mail View comments

With just fuzz, wah-wah, tape delay and amplifiers of incredible wattage, the sounds Takashi Mizutani wrung from his electric guitar were seismic beyond belief. Never playing five notes when one held to oblivion would do, his guitar mastery was in the feel, texture and pure, earth-shaking volume and vibration of his instrument. Listening to live recordings of Mizutani's band Les Rallizes Dénudés is a frequently unnerving experience, as there exists an implicit threat that any moment could be overtaken by excruciating, ear-piercing feedback.

Play video content APOLOGY NOT ACCEPTED Karina Rodriguez isn't ready to forgive the Phoenix "Karen" who made racist comments about her, because she says the woman has yet to take responsibility for her actions ... and Karina doesn't buy her excuse either. Rodriguez tells TMZ ... she's not going to consider accepting an apology over the gas station incident in which she slapped back at "Karen" -- whose real name is Tamara Harrian -- until she hears the words "

Redeem now Darius Paduch, a former urologist, is accused in a new lawsuit of sexually assaulting men and boys.  Anthony T. DiPietro, the prosecuting attorney, called Paduch a "serious sexual predator." The lawsuit also accuses Paduch's workplaces of covering up his behavior. This article contains descriptions of sexual assault.  In a new lawsuit filed in New York, Darius Paduch, a former urologist, is accused of molesting minors and men alike by performing unnecessary examinations and touching their genitals under the guise of medical necessity over a period of years — and his employers are accused of being well aware of his actions.

Fat Joe's success as a rapper and businessman puts him in a unique position when compared to other hip-hop titans. As a veteran of the game, he is exactly the kind of person with the knowledge, funds, and self-awareness to consistently give back to his community. For example, the New York MC recently made a massive donation to schools in the Bronx for their back-to-school season. Through this and other endeavors, he's making sure to share his wealth and continue his status as a rap ambassador or cultural host, in a way.

Walking holidaysShorter days don’t have to put a stop to walking trips, as our writer finds on a night-time ramble on the South Downs The lights from the cottage windows recede, all too rapidly, as we walk along an unlit country lane and take a footpath through a field into open countryside. Thick cloud cover prevents the moonlight from illuminating the way ahead. Yet, as my eyes begin to get used to the darkness, the landscape around me reveals itself in a new light – albeit a shady one.