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Despite a slow start from superstars Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, the Red Sox still have a significant lead over the Yankees, Blue Jays and Devil Rays.

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Middle and higher up management are under stress to produce results, and in a short time. This book shows what works, and what doesn't - with proven examples of both.

Jeremy Piven, David Koechner, and Ed Helms play characteristically obnoxious yet humorous characters in Neil Brennan, Adam McKay, and Will Ferrell's comedy, The Goods.

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Bill Mechanic tells the independent film world that filmmaking has lost its way. The movie business is now in a period of house-cleaning and only the good will survive.

Darren Barker retained his Commonwealth Title and won the vacant British Middleweight belt on 28th November against Danny Butler in Essex, England.

Yet another 70s horror film gets the remake treatment. Wes Craven's gritty original is regurgitated by director Iliadis with too much polish and a lack of intensity.

Warren Buffett, the world's richest man, has used his substantial cash reserves to complete two multi-billion dollar deals with corporate giants Goldman Sachs and GE.

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Elizabeth overcame tragedy and religious persecution, starting the parochial school system in America and founding her own order dedicated to helping the downtrodden.