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Music: Forget about Hootie -- Darius Rucker was born to sing country
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Sunday 05/19/2013

TV: 'Doctors' doctor Lisa Masterson was tested by her mother's death

HOLLYWOOD - Dr. Lisa Masterson is one of those women who's done it all, and almost all at once. But the obstetrician-gynecologist who represents the distaff side on the syndicated TV show "The Doctors" did it the hard way.

Local theaters prepare for a busy summer season

Spotlight

For this year's summer theater season, local stage companies will work to attract audiences by trying new things while also offering crowds something familiar.

Tech: The top paid and free iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

Top apps

Music: Philadelphia concert listings

Electric Factory

Scopin' the Soaps: On 'Once Upon a Time,' Henry's kidnapping leads his loved ones to a battle in Neverland

ALL MY CHILDREN: Angie learned something extremely difficult for her to deal with. Rattled by shocking news, David plotted a reinvention. Miranda offered a helping hand to a friend. Opal meddled in a big way. Pete set a sophisticated plan in motion. A person named Sinnamon kept everyone guessing. Things would not be the same in Pine Valley when a troublemaker returned. Someone hovered on the brink of death. Coming: David believes he can make changes.

This week: Ke$ha in A.C., 'Fast & Furious 6' in theaters, Rucker's new CD, Heche returns to TV

Ke$ha in AC

Film: The top DVD rentals at Redbox

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TV: CBS dominates weekly Nielsen ratings

Nielsen ratings

Dog-training expert has traveled world for job

For more than 30 years, Ken McCort has been considered an elite animal trainer - the trainer of last resort. He's the man people turn to when other trainers have thrown in the towel and given up on an animal with problem behaviors.

Trace Adkins looking for spark on his new album

Trace Adkins works with five different producers on his 11th album, suggesting the country music veteran and reality TV star is searching for an infusion of fresh energy.

Books: Charlaine Harris tops best-seller list

Fiction

Chicken, light and tastyA healthier, foolproof take on barbecued chicken

Barbecue chicken is one of my favorite summertime dishes. I like every part of it - the tomato-based sauce (the spicier the better), the crispy skin, even the bones.

George Strait is still cruisin' in the studio

George Strait is amid a two-year tour before retiring from the road, but new album "Love Is Everything" proves he still has plenty of great new country music in him.

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Sunday 05/19/2013

Red skin spots are an indication that Maltese has serious disease

By JEFF KAHLER, D.V.M., The Modesto Bee

Posted: May 19, 2013

Kali has developed reddish purple spots all over her body. The 2-year-old Maltese appears fine in other respects, according to the lap dog's owner.

Understanding why some foods seem to burn so quickly

By W. WAYT GIBBS, Associated Press

Posted: May 19, 2013

Ever tried toasting hamburger buns on a grill? It takes uncanny timing to achieve an even medium brown across the buns. Typically, they remain white for what seems like far too long. Then it's as if time accelerates, and they blow past toasted to burnt in the time it takes to flip the burgers.

'Blood Dragon' a blast of pure '80s mayhem

By LOU KESTEN, Associated Press

Posted: May 19, 2013

"Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon" (Ubisoft, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, $15) makes that connection more explicit. It's an affectionate tribute to a cinematic era in which one guy with a lot of guns could solve all the world's problems.

The musclehead here is Rex "Power" Colt, a cybernetically enhanced supersoldier who's sent to a remote island to prevent a madman from building an unstoppable army. Rex is voiced by Michael Biehn, a veteran of genuine 1980s classics like "The Terminator" and "Aliens," and his growly one-liners contribute as much to the atmosphere as the game's pulsing synth-heavy soundtrack.

The story has everything you could want from the genre, including a painfully awkward sex scene, a montage of Rex training and a flamboyantly over-the-top climax. The plot is laid out in pixelated, minimally animated cut scenes, although most of the action takes place in the fully up-to-date engine Ubisoft created for last year's "Far Cry 3."

You don't need that game to play "Blood Dragon." Instead, your $15 buys you a scaled-down version of "FC3" with a smaller map, fewer weapons and a streamlined leveling-up system. It takes just six hours or so to play through, which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you felt "FC3" dragged on too long.

"Blood Dragon" is an intriguing experiment in downloadable content from a big publisher like Ubisoft. If you loved the parent game, you get a fresh new adventure using the same mechanics. If you didn't play "Far Cry 3," you get a solid sample for one-quarter of the price. Either way, it's hard to resist.

If you like 'Blood Dragon'

Here are a few more inexpensive, downloadable games that evoke memories of gaming in the 1980s:

•"Guacamelee!" (Drinkbox Studios, PS3, Vita, $15) combines the two-dimensional fisticuffs of, say, "Double Dragon" with the exploration of "Metroid." It's a fast-paced romp with gorgeous graphics drawn from Mexican mythology.

• "Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine" (Pocketwatch Games, Xbox, PC, $15) takes the top-down perspective of early maze games like "Robotron: 2084" and applies it to a nerve-racking heist caper. You can play solo, but it's much livelier when you cooperate online with three other thieves.

• "Thomas Was Alone" (Curve Studios, PS3, Vita, PC, Mac, $10) boils down the running-and-jumping platform game to simple visuals that could have worked on an Atari 2600. Its heroes are simply colored rectangles - but as the game proceeds, they develop distinctive, endearing personalities. ]]>

King's son shows he shares his father's talent

By JOY TIPPING, The Dallas Morning News

Posted: May 19, 2013

It's ironic that "NOS4A2," the book that will in all likelihood be Joe Hill's breakthrough to superstardom, is also the first book in which he's gone all-in with acknowledging his way-above-average literary genes.

Vampire Weekend turns down the tempo on 3rd CD

By SANDY COHEN, Associated Press

Posted: May 19, 2013

After releasing two bouncy albums of reggae-flavored pop laced with African rhythms, Vampire Weekend turns down the tempo and ups the indie-rock vibe on its third effort. "Modern Vampires of the City," which the band characterizes as the culmination of a trilogy, puts singer-songwriters Ezra Koenig and Rostam Batmanglij's guitars and harmonies front and center.

She & Him win again with new 'Volume 3'

By SIAN WATSON, Associated Press

Posted: May 19, 2013

Is there any limit to Zooey Deschanel's creativity?

New this week: Beach Boys live, Darius Rucker albums hit stores

Posted: May 19, 2013

DVD and Blu-ray

Pirates visit Absecon Lighthouse and other events to enjoy At The Shore Today

Posted: May 19, 2013

Spotlight

Bringing live music back to Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City

By VINCENT JACKSON, Staff Writer

Posted: May 19, 2013

Spotlight

Jazz trumpeter and singer Eddie Morgan didn't play anything too way out for the crowd of people gathered on a recent Friday night to eat soul food at Kelsey's restaurant on the corner Pacific and Kentucky avenues in Atlantic City.

History, from the other side: Museum of the Confederacy opening Gettysburg show

By STEVE SZKOTAK, Associated Press

Updated: May 19, 2013 - 8:23 am

RICHMOND, Va. - Among the swords, the wrenching letters home and the haunting photographs in the Museum of the Confederacy's new exhibit on Gettysburg, few artifacts embody the ferocious battle more than the eight battle flags recovered from the bloodied fields where Pickett's Charge was fought.

Saturday 05/18/2013

Music, family fun and manly things on tap At The Shore Today

Posted: May 18, 2013

Spotlight

Manly festival in A.C.

Insecticide and painting wood will rid area of carpenter bees

By MONA BAWGUS, For The Press

Posted: May 18, 2013

Question: Every spring, my deck becomes the battleground with bombarding carpenter bees. Please help?

Plan carefully now for bumper tomato crop this summer

By KATHY VAN MULLEKOM, Daily Press

Posted: May 18, 2013

It's time to dream of those summertime sandwiches and BLTs, made with tomatoes you grow in your own yard - in pots or the ground.

Legendary rock band Motley Crue is preparing to go out with a bang

By JOHN J. MOSER, The Morning Call

Posted: May 18, 2013

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - After more than 30 years as rock music's biggest bad boys, after selling more than 30 million albums, Motley Crue can see the finish line, bassist Nikki Sixx says.

It's time to let daughter start learning for herself

Posted: May 18, 2013

Question: My lovely, 23-year-old daughter is a romantic and wants to marry the young man she is dating. They have "officially" dated two years, but were friends for years before that. They did not attend college together, so are just recently back in the same town.

Overcoming hurdles so poetry can finally join the e-book revolution

By HILLEL ITALIE, Associated Press

Posted: May 18, 2013

Over the past two years, publishers have been steadily filling one of the largest gaps in the e-book catalogue - poetry.

Hurricane Sandy damage means changes at the Chatterbox in Ocean City

By MARTIN DeANGELIS, Staff Writer

Posted: May 18, 2013

Spotlight

You can't miss the Chatterbox. It's the bright-pink, Spanish-style restaurant that sprawls around one corner of two of Ocean City's main drags, Ninth Street and Central Avenue. And it has been at that heart-of-the-action intersection since 1937, for many of those years claiming a proud motto - "Where the town meets."

Antiques and Collectibles: Stone Harbor reader's unusual scarab brooch is a Victorian treasure

By ALYCE HAND BENHAM

Posted: May 18, 2013

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For The Press

Friday 05/17/2013

How Candace Glover won 'American Idol'

By DERRIK J. LANG Associated Press

Updated: May 17, 2013 - 7:12 am

LOS ANGELES — With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won the title of "American Idol."

Music, divas, bingo and comedy all on tap for fun At The Shore Today

Posted: May 17, 2013

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'Elephants for Autism'

Back to the final frontier with thrilling new 'Star Trek'

By COLIN COVERT, Star Tribune

Posted: May 17, 2013

Spotlight

The warp drives on the USS Enterprise are, as usual, on the verge of meltdown in "Star Trek Into Darkness." Luckily, the entertainment propulsion system for the sci-fi saga is roaring full throttle.

Studios are turning to fans to help sell movies through social media

By SANDY COHEN, Associated Press

Posted: May 17, 2013

Spotlight

Sometimes you just can't wait for Comic-Con - whether you're a fan or a filmmaker.

Friendship among 'Star Trek' actors spills off the bridge and into real life

By REBECCA KEEGAN, Los Angeles Times

Posted: May 17, 2013

"Star Trek" has always been about more than a spaceship crew hurtling through the cosmos - over the decades, the sci-fi series in all its forms has tackled earthly issues such as race, gender and the Vietnam War.

What to do about co-worker always in need of cash

Posted: May 17, 2013

Dear Abby: A woman here at work constantly asks to borrow money. The first time she did it, she caught me off guard and I gave her $20. The second time she sent me an email asking for a loan, I replied that I only had a few dollars.

Filmmaker searches for her origins and finds a compelling documentary

By DAVID GERMAIN, Associated Press

Posted: May 17, 2013

Enough with telling other people's stories. Sarah Polley has moved on to telling her own, and it's as strange, revealing, disturbing and ultimately uplifting as anything a fictional filmmaker could dream up in her own head.

Thursday 05/16/2013

Revel plans fireworks shows

Staff reports

Updated: May 16, 2013 - 1:30 pm

Revel casino plans to light up the sky with three separate fireworks shows in coming months, casino officials announced Thursday.

Tickets to Ne-Yo at HOB and other area shows go on sale Friday

Updated: May 16, 2013 - 11:56 am

Tickets to the following area shows go on sale today:

Wednesday 05/15/2013

TV veteran George Lopez brings stand-up act to Borgata

By ROBERT DiGIACOMO, For At The Shore Online

Updated: May 15, 2013 - 10:00 pm

Spotlight

For George Lopez, 50 is more than just a number, it's the inspiration for a book and a whole new set of jokes.

Merion Inn keeps with music tradition in Cape May

By ELISA LALA, AT The Shore

Updated: May 15, 2013 - 10:00 pm

Spotlight

Many people wondered how The Merion Inn's music atmosphere would survive after its house musician, the renowned jazz pianist George Mesterhazy, passed away suddenly last April.

Sculpture artists hit Noyes

By LUCIA C. DRAKE , At The Shore

Updated: May 15, 2013 - 10:00 pm

Spotlight

Six artists known for being creative forces in the sculpture world are represented in the new exhibit, "Sum of All Parts," opening Thursday, May 16, at The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton College, Hammonton branch.

Gopher from 'Love Boat' in 'Sleuth' in Beach Haven and other events At The Shore Today

Posted: May 15, 2013

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'Sleuth' at Beach Haven

Dear Abby: Free family health kits offers news you can use

Posted: May 15, 2013

Dear Abby: When friends and family get together, the conversation often turns to the subject of health. They swap stories about the medications they may be taking and the lifestyle changes they're making to improve their health. They look to each other for support and tips to get through the flu or a nasty case of food poisoning, and rely on each other's experience to tackle challenges such as quitting smoking, diabetes, managing heart disease, conquering insomnia or menopause or.

NBC's 'The Office' comedy packing up after nine years

By YVONNE VILLARREAL, Los Angeles Times

Posted: May 15, 2013

LOS ANGELES - An old index card reads: Original. Real. Poignant. Those were the first words Greg Daniels jotted down a decade ago as his guide in adapting the daft British TV series "The Office" for an American audience.

Answering questions raised by Jolie's mastectomy

By MARIA CHENG, Associated Press

Posted: May 15, 2013

Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday she had a preventive mastectomy after learning she had a gene that significantly raised her risk of breast cancer. Here's a crash course in the procedure Jolie had and why.

Turn to pork chops or tenderloins for a new grilling option

By LISA ABRAHAM, Akron Beacon Journal

Posted: May 15, 2013

It's May and that means grilling season is officially here. So fill up the propane tank or buy a new bag of charcoal and get your flame on.

Who will win 'Idol'?

By GLENN GAMBOA, Newsday

Posted: May 15, 2013

Spotlight

Let's face it: "American Idol" is broken. Season 12, which ends with a two-part finale starting tonight, was often painful to watch, and ratings fell more than 20 percent from last season, which already had ratings issues. Randy Jackson, the only original judge remaining, announced last week he will leave, and rumors abound that all the other judges and some other execs will get the heave-ho.

Franny the Shopaholic: Best Buy has a deal on Toshiba laptop bundle

Posted: May 15, 2013

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Dear Franny the Shopa-holic: My son told me to buy a laptop that has at least Intel i3. I don't want to spend $600 for one. Can you find me a good price? - Dolores R., Buena

Tuesday 05/14/2013

Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars in Vineland highlights events At The Shore Today

Posted: May 14, 2013

Spotlight

Step right up - the circus is back

Carolyn Hax: It takes more than time to get trust wife after string of affairs

Posted: May 14, 2013

Question: How do I start trusting my wife again? Three years ago, I caught her (52) having an affair with a 29-year-old aide who came to our house to help with our autistic son.

How health insurance marketplaces will help early retirees

Posted: May 14, 2013

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about the new Obamacare health insurance exchanges that begin next year? I am interested in retiring early at age 61, but need to find some affordable health until my Medicare benefits begin at 65. - Ready to Retire

How to control your image in age of online permanence

By CLAUDIA BUCK, The Sacramento Bee

Posted: May 14, 2013

The embarrassing tweet. The drunken party photos. The DUI arrest. The messy divorce or business scandal.

Sagging legacy networks seek a reversal of fortune

By SCOTT COLLINS and MEREDITH BLAKE, Los Angeles Times

Posted: May 14, 2013

NEW YORK - This week, the streets of midtown Manhattan are again swarming with TV executives trying to woo ad buyers to their upcoming fall lineups with splashy presentations, star-packed cocktail parties and plentiful swag.

Adjusting surround sound to hear dialogue

By DON LINDICH, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Posted: May 14, 2013

Question: We have great difficulty hearing the dialogue when watching television. I have a substantial surround system, including an expensive receiver, a Blu-ray player and a 6-speaker surround sound setup with a large subwoofer. I often cannot understand the dialogue when watching movies as well, especially when women and children are speaking. Can you suggest a product that will help - A.M., Maple Lake, Minn.

Wasson aims to make flash last

By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, Associated Press

Posted: May 14, 2013

NEW YORK - Erin Wasson was doing the model workout: a mix of dancing, running and jumping. And she was doing it fully dressed - in heavy fall clothes on the first truly warm day of spring - with her hair and makeup done.

'American Idol' judges drama is upstaging this year's competition

By DERRIK J. LANG, Associated Press

Posted: May 14, 2013

Spotlight

LOS ANGELES - The ratings are down. Randy Jackson is out. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are still at it.

Fresh take on Mexican cuisine

By FELICIA COMPIAN, Staff Writer

Posted: May 14, 2013

Spotlight

There are plenty of mistaken beliefs about Mexican food that chef Jared Corona and his family are working to dispel at their Egg Harbor Township restaurant, El Coyote.

Monday 05/13/2013

Sal Richard brings comedy to Tropicana and other events At The Shore Today

Posted: May 13, 2013

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Sal Richards at Tropicana

Popular psychologist Joyce Brothers dead at 85

By ULA ILNYTZKY, Associated Press

Posted: May 13, 2013

Spotlight

Joyce Brothers, the pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and television and film personality, has died. She was 85.

Hall and Jagger play model mom and daughter

By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, Associated Press

Posted: May 13, 2013

Like mother, like daughter. And Jerry Hall and Georgia May Jagger do seem to like each other quite a bit.

Advances in treatment of an enlarged prostate

By ANDREA K. WALKER, The Baltimore Sun

Posted: May 13, 2013

Many men will experience prostate enlargement as they get older, some to the point that it will cause urination problems. Dr. Michael Naslund, director of the Maryland Prostate Center at the University Maryland Medical Center, said there are many options for treatment, including surgery, drugs and lifestyle changes.

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