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		<title>1-on-1 with former Charlotte 49er Corey Nagy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Former Charlotte 49er Corey Nagy begins his first year on the Nationwide Tour in Bogota, Columbia later this month. Nagy was able to win three events on the E-Golf Tour last year, and picked up the money title with those victories]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/1-on-1-with-former-charlotte-49er-corey-nagy/</link>
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		<title>New Bern police investigate double fatal shooting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Police in New Bern are investigating a double shooting Friday that left two people dead. The New Bern Sun Journal reports Brittney Jones and Johnnie Neely were found dead in a house on Julia Clay Street around 2:30 p.m.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/new-bern-police-investigate-double-fatal-shooting/</link>
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		<title>‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Blu-ray Review: That Most American of&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To celebrate its centennial, over the course of 2012, Universal Studios will release 13 of their masterpieces on Blu-ray after a full restoration. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/%e2%80%98to-kill-a-mockingbird%e2%80%99-blu-ray-review-that-most-american-of/</link>
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		<title>Thousands of Russians rally against Putin&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of Russians rally against Putin... (Third column, 7th story, link ) ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/thousands-of-russians-rally-against-putin/</link>
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		<title>Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record high&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record high... ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/civilian-deaths-in-afghan-war-hit-record-high/</link>
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		<title>400 SLAUGHTERED IN SYRIA&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 400 SLAUGHTERED IN SYRIA... (Top headline, 1st story, link ) Related stories: 12 dead in latest Egypt clashes... Iran begins new military exercises..]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/400-slaughtered-in-syria/</link>
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		<title>Iran begins new military exercises&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Iran begins new military exercises... ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/iran-begins-new-military-exercises/</link>
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		<title>Ayatollah Khamenei threatens Israel&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ayatollah Khamenei threatens Israel... (Top headline, 4th story, link ) Related stories: 400 SLAUGHTERED IN SYRIA... 12 dead in latest Egypt clashes... ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/ayatollah-khamenei-threatens-israel/</link>
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		<title>William Shatner Dishes on Khan, George Takei and El Rushbo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Captain James T. Kirk can be a little irritating at times, William Shatner acknowledged during a January appearance in the New Orleans Convention Center&#8217;s Wizard World event]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/william-shatner-dishes-on-khan-george-takei-and-el-rushbo/</link>
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		<title>27 Buildings Shaped Like Food That’s Sold There</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In 2010, Ethan Trex gave us a great list of buildings shaped like what they sell &#8230; but there are way more than just 10 buildings shaped like what they sell, so today we&#8217;re back with more! (Thanks in part to the tips from all the commenters.) These 27 buildings are all shaped like edible items, from fruit to soda, and most of them—at some point in time—were involved in the production or sale of those items. FRUIT Fruit-shaped buildings have been especially popular, perhaps in part because a sphere (for an apple or orange) is somewhat easier to construct than some other shapes]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/27-buildings-shaped-like-food-that%e2%80%99s-sold-there/</link>
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		<title>The Late Movies: Roomba Riders</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Who rides on a Roomba vacuum cleaner? Anyone who isn&#8217;t heavy enough to crush it! Which unfortunately, leaves most of us out. Kittens How many kittens can you get on a Roomba]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/the-late-movies-roomba-riders/</link>
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		<title>Page QB Summers makes big switch on signing day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[He was set to be one of N.C. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/page-qb-summers-makes-big-switch-on-signing-day/</link>
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		<title>HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN: Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest in Three&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN: Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest in Three Years... (Second column, 2nd story, link ) Related stories: Nasdaq Hits 11-Year High as Stocks Roar... OBAMA WARNS CONGRESS: 'DON'T MUCK IT UP'.. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/happy-days-are-here-again-jobless-rate-falls-to-lowest-in-three/</link>
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		<title>Employment gains push stock markets upward</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some good economic news came Friday as the unemployment rate dropped to nearly 8.5 percent, while the private business sector added more than 243,000 jobs in January. That good news helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which gained 157 points and closed at the highest level since 2008. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/employment-gains-push-stock-markets-upward/</link>
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		<title>Etheridge explains his run for governor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Former Congressman Bob Etheridge is throwing his name into the ring for governor. Etheridge said at a press conference on Friday that his life's work has been about public education. He said he believes he will be a strong leader, which he said North Carolina needs.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/etheridge-explains-his-run-for-governor/</link>
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		<title>Beaufort celebrates &quot;coolest small town&quot; award</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cake, banners and balloons - that's how Beaufort celebrated its win for "The 2012 Coolest Small Town in America" contest. Crowds gathered at the town hall Friday to commemorate the victory. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/beaufort-celebrates-coolest-small-town-award/</link>
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		<title>Box Office Predictions: ‘Chronicle’ Takes the Movies, Pats Take&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week saw Sensei&#8217;s streak extend to 11 straight weeks. That streak faces a serious test this Super Bowl weekend. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/box-office-predictions-%e2%80%98chronicle%e2%80%99-takes-the-movies-pats-take/</link>
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		<title>BH Interview: ‘Fools on the Hill’ Pushes Politicians to Read Bills&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jerrol LeBaron didn’t bother to interview any lawmakers for his new documentary “Fools on the Hill.” The film calls out politicians for routinely passing legislation, sometimes at a feverish clip,... View Original Post ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/bh-interview-%e2%80%98fools-on-the-hill%e2%80%99-pushes-politicians-to-read-bills/</link>
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		<title>100+ people killed by security forces in Syrian city&#8230; Developing&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 100+ people killed by security forces in Syrian city... Developing..]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/100-people-killed-by-security-forces-in-syrian-city-developing/</link>
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		<title>Local couponers plan Super Bowl party on the cheap</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Patriots and Giants fans would both agree throwing a Super Bowl party on budget is tough, but it doesn't have to be. Local couponers Delly Mellor and Kim Fagin say with some pre-planning, a party can be thrown for just pennies.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/local-couponers-plan-super-bowl-party-on-the-cheap/</link>
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		<title>City officials to discuss collector streets next week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Changes could soon be coming to some streets in the City of Wilmington. Next week, city officials will have a meeting where they'll discuss collector streets, which are streets that people travel along to connect to other major streets]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/city-officials-to-discuss-collector-streets-next-week/</link>
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		<title>Private school aims to reopen in fall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) &#8211; Since 2010, Ephesus Junior Academy, one of the oldest and only private African-American private schools has been closed. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/private-school-aims-to-reopen-in-fall/</link>
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		<title>Get ready to get back on the water</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - If you want to hit the water this spring, but you're not exactly sure how, Cape Fear Community College can help. The school is offering a two-day boating course on Feb. 4 and 11. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/get-ready-to-get-back-on-the-water/</link>
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		<title>Actor Ben Gazzara Dies at 81</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Veteran actor Ben Gazzara, best known for his collaborations with director John Cassavetes, has died at 81 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. From The New York Times: Mr]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/04/actor-ben-gazzara-dies-at-81/</link>
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		<title>Leave Ellen Alone: ‘Family Group’ Protests JCPenney for Hiring&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  I love Ellen DeGeneres. She&#8217;s America&#8217;s kid sister. Daily Caller: Ellen DeGeneres is the new face of JCPenney, and one conservative group is not happy about it]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/leave-ellen-alone-%e2%80%98family-group%e2%80%99-protests-jcpenney-for-hiring/</link>
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		<title>Jacksonville police working to help prevent fast food restaurant&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A string of fast food restaurant robberies in Eastern North Carolina has Jacksonville police taking preventative measures. The Jacksonville Police Department and the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce hosted a crime prevention information session on Friday for employees of fast food restaurants.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/jacksonville-police-working-to-help-prevent-fast-food-restaurant/</link>
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		<title>Romney cruises toward win in NV&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Romney cruises toward win in NV... (Third column, 1st story, link ) ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/romney-cruises-toward-win-in-nv/</link>
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		<title>&#8230;ratings, revenue, popularity grow and grow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ ...ratings, revenue, popularity grow and grow (First column, 9th story, link ) Related stories: SEE SOMETHING, EAT SOMETHING: 'HOMELAND SECURITY' TAPS HOT DOG SELLERS AT SUPER BOWL... Classic Super Bowl promises grand ending to season..]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/ratings-revenue-popularity-grow-and-grow/</link>
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		<title>NYT: The 2016 Election, Already Upon Us&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ NYT: The 2016 Election, Already Upon Us... (Second column, 7th story, link ) ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/nyt-the-2016-election-already-upon-us/</link>
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		<title>Launchs small satellite into orbit&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Launchs small satellite into orbit... (First column, 3rd story, link ) Related stories: Iran warns world of coming 'great event'... ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/launchs-small-satellite-into-orbit/</link>
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		<title>POLL: Forget Romney or Obama, voters want Tebow&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ POLL: Forget Romney or Obama, voters want Tebow... (First column, 6th story, link ) ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/poll-forget-romney-or-obama-voters-want-tebow/</link>
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		<title>Classic Super Bowl promises grand ending to season&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Classic Super Bowl promises grand ending to season... (First column, 8th story, link ) Related stories: SEE SOMETHING, EAT SOMETHING: 'HOMELAND SECURITY' TAPS HOT DOG SELLERS AT SUPER BOWL... ...ratings, revenue, popularity grow and grow Predictions from analysts, players, more... ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/classic-super-bowl-promises-grand-ending-to-season/</link>
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		<title>Raleigh woman charged in murder-for-hire plot to stay in custody</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Raleigh school administrator, Nevine Elshiekh, 46, is accused of taking part in a murder for hire plot and will be held without bond until her trial. After listening to testimony from an FBI agent and the defendant's father, the judge made his decision to hold Elshiekh in custody.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/raleigh-woman-charged-in-murder-for-hire-plot-to-stay-in-custody/</link>
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		<title>New tool aims to eliminate cervical cancer in N.C.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An online tool aims to eliminate cervical cancer in the Tar Heel State. The Cervical Cancer Free NC program at UNC Chapel Hill launched a free, directory that links women to county-specific information.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/new-tool-aims-to-eliminate-cervical-cancer-in-n-c/</link>
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		<title>Why Haunted House Films Can’t Scare Us Anymore</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The new horror film &#8220;The Woman in Black&#8221; does just about everything right. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/why-haunted-house-films-can%e2%80%99t-scare-us-anymore/</link>
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		<title>Wilmington events increase sales at area businesses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Three signature events are helping bring big business to the downtown Wilmington Historic District. The North Carolina Jazz Festival, Wilmington Wine and Chocolate Festival and the Wilmington Garden Show are all within walking distance of each other. This is the first year for the Wine and Chocolate Festival to be held downtown.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/wilmington-events-increase-sales-at-area-businesses/</link>
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		<title>Obama announces jobs initiative for military veterans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fayetteville resident Ronald Marrero started this year looking for a full-time job. As former military he's hoping that experience will help him find permanent work that will give him a sustainable income while he also takes classes.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/obama-announces-jobs-initiative-for-military-veterans/</link>
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		<title>Wilmington International Airport to install body imaging security&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Wilmington International Airport is expected to join more than 100 airports nationwide in using body imaging technology at its security gates. The Wilmington Star News reports the airport should have body scanners in place by summer and the advanced imaging technology will include new software that shows a generic outline of a person's body.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/wilmington-international-airport-to-install-body-imaging-security/</link>
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		<title>Norovirus experts at research campus prepare to tackle future&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The norovirus is still at outbreak status in eight North Carolina counties. Scientists at the North Carolina Research Campus say though the symptoms are very similar, the virus is not to be confused with the flu.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/norovirus-experts-at-research-campus-prepare-to-tackle-future/</link>
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		<title>Brady: I Watched Super Bowl Last Year &#8216;On Illegal Website&#8217;&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Brady: I Watched Super Bowl Last Year 'On Illegal Website'... ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/brady-i-watched-super-bowl-last-year-on-illegal-website/</link>
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		<title>&#8216;Blow away&#8217; text lands Muslim in Canada jail&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 'Blow away' text lands Muslim in Canada jail... (Third column, 5th story, link ) ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/blow-away-text-lands-muslim-in-canada-jail/</link>
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		<title>Hackers Hit Multiple Police Sites, Steal Tipster Info&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Hackers Hit Multiple Police Sites, Steal Tipster Info... (Third column, 17th story, link ) ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/hackers-hit-multiple-police-sites-steal-tipster-info/</link>
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		<title>Iran &#8216;detaining&#8217; relatives of journalists&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Iran 'detaining' relatives of journalists... (First column, 3rd story, link ) ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/iran-detaining-relatives-of-journalists/</link>
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		<title>The Future of Fun Is Repetitive Drudgery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Look at this video game . ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/the-future-of-fun-is-repetitive-drudgery/</link>
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		<title>Feds close doping investigation of Lance Armstrong</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors say they are closing a criminal investigation of Lance Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. In a press release, United States Attorney André Birotte Jr. says the case has been closed but didn't disclose the reason for the decision.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/feds-close-doping-investigation-of-lance-armstrong/</link>
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		<title>The 5pm Quiz: The Bud Bowl</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Throughout one of the greatest Super Bowl ad campaigns of all time, Bud and Bud Light met on the football field to decide the ruler of the cooler eight times. How well do you remember the stories and stars of the Bud Bowl]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/the-5pm-quiz-the-bud-bowl/</link>
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		<title>Remembering Don Cornelius, TV’s ‘Great Unifier’</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The venerable dance show &#8220;Soul Train&#8221; was never just about the music. The series debuted at a contentious time in our nation&#8217;s history, and audiences of all colors could watch... View Original Post ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/remembering-don-cornelius-tv%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98great-unifier%e2%80%99/</link>
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		<title>A Modern Super Bowl Sunday Is Nothing Without Puffed Cheese-Flavored&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Here's how to make your own, with just three kinds of food starch The creators of Modernist Cuisine are getting ready to watch the big game just like anybody else: infusing water with cheddar cheese, blending an emulsified sauce with engineered tapioca starch, and deep-frying delicious snacks for all to enjoy. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/a-modern-super-bowl-sunday-is-nothing-without-puffed-cheese-flavored/</link>
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		<title>Rangers&#8217; Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton says he had a relapse and had "three or four" drinks earlier this week. Hamilton spoke Friday, confirming a report that he drank alcohol at a Dallas-area bar on Monday night. He said it was a "weak moment" and "it was just wrong."]]></description>
		<link>http://www.portcityunderground.com/2012/02/03/rangers-hamilton-confirms-alcohol-relapse/</link>
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		<title>Boy Wizard Grows Up: ‘Potter’s’ Radcliffe Arrived Drunk to Set&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Former child stars often take dramatic steps to prove their all grown up. ]]></description>
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