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Evan Longoria Heroict Act Homerun at home lifestyleunassisted triple play, jacoby ellsbury, mlb playoffs 2011, art howe, mlb standings 2011

Evan Longoria Heroict Act Homerun at home lifestyleunassisted triple play, jacoby ellsbury, mlb playoffs 2011, art howe, mlb standings 2011

rd the roar go through the Tropicana Field crowd. Odd, he thought, since nothing was really happening on the field other than his battle with Yankee pitcher Scott Proctor and even that wasn't particularly exciting.unassisted triple play, jacoby ellsbury, mlb playoffs 2011, art howe, mlb standings 2011 Oh, yeah, the out-of-town scoreboard. It showed the Red Sox had just lost to the Orioles, meaning a Rays victory would send them back to the playoffs as the American League wild-card. At that point, Longoria said he just want to get on base, score the winning run. Moments later, he was watching his line drive sail over the short fence down the left-field line for the home run that capped an incredible comeback in the final game of an improbable season. Read more

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Lifestyle,nightlife ‘Person Of Interest’ Series Premiere Review & Discussion Online CBS’ new action-thriller has a lot of buzz going for it, with stars James Caviezel and Michael Emerson, not to mention ‘Dark Knight’ writer Jonathan Nolan. But does the premiere deliver on the good guy/Big Brother premise? Person of Interest Premiere Review One of CBS’ highest-profile new projects for the 2011 premiere season is Person of Interest, a thriller with some very familiar names on both sides of the camera. Does it live up to months of lofty expectations? Read on to find out. Person of Interest starts in a surprisingly tender way, with the first of a series of flashbacks between mystery man John Reese (James Caviezel, The Passion of the Christ) and his wife. Fast-forward to modern day New York City, where the same man sits on an empty subway car, cradling a bottle of rot-gut and desperately needing a friend and a shave. When a group of uppity gangsters give him the business, Reese dispatches all four instantly, gaining the attention of the police and a shadowy figure. New, Free Google Toolbar Block Popups & Share Favorite Sites Download Today & Find Things Faster toolbar.google.com Ads by Google Enter Mr. Finch, (Michael Emerson, Lost) a mysterious, eccentric billionaire who offers Reese a job and a mission. Finch has access to the U.S. government’s most powerful data collection tool, a supercomputer that can not only analyze crime but predict it. Finch steals information on low-profile victims-to-be before they become targets, on the basis that the higher-ups don’t care about anything that isn’t a 9-11 sized threat. Finch assigns Reese to observe and protect their first citizen, a young ADA (Natalie Zea​, Justified) who may soon be the target of an assassination . A scruffy James Caviezel and Michal Emerson in PErson of Interest

Throughout the pilot we’re given clues to the backstory of both Reese and Finch. The former is an ex-CIA agent who became dead to the world after the death of his wife. Finch helped build the (mostly) fictional surveillance network made possible by the Patriot Act after the September 11th attacks. The tragedy gave Finch a purpose for spending his billions for the common good, and he saw an opportunity when the more typical crimes being predicted by his machine were being ignored. He’s determined to be a more benevolent version of Big Brother. Both of them are presumed dead. The action quickly ramps up as Reese tails his assignment and her would-be assignments. Reese tackles underground weapons dealers, mobsters and dirty cops -and all that’s before the twist. Along the way the audience is treated to monologues on the all-pervasive nature of modern surveillance and the morality of using it. Detectives Carter (Taraji P. Henson, I Can Do Bad All By Myself) and Fusco (Kevin Chapman, Rescue Me) have their own reasons for investigating Reese. The first thing that most viewers will notice about Person of Interest is its undeniable and certainly deliberate similarity to Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Everything points to the inspiration: characters, themes, atmosphere, even the music. It comes by it honestly – producer Jonathan Nolan worked with big brother Christopher writing for Memento, The Prestige, The Dark Knight and The Dark Night Rises. Other big names in the producer chairs are frequent partners J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk. Reese in a gangster standoff on Person of Interest All that said, the new show feels like it’s taking the best bits out of Batman and using them to tell a more realistic action story, instead of simply repackaging the essential parts of the Nolan films. The central idea of predictive crime analysis is no longer the stuff of Minority Report sci-fi, and something similar may enter the world of law enforcement very soon. Person of Interest dodges the privacy debate by putting it in the hands of invisible vigilantes (again, see The Dark Knight) who are more of a somber A-Team than an Orwellian threat. Caviezel hasn’t been seen in a regular TV role since The Prisoner two years ago. He returns on a high note, painting Reese as a broken, conflicted man with both an intense desire for justice and a hesitancy to use his lethal skills. The combination makes for a calm, calculated fighter who still comes off as sympathetic. His zen-like fighting (and wonderfully sparse dialogue) is at least as good as any B-action flick you’ve seen in the last year. Emerson provides the counterpoint as a cold, calculating mastermind. His mysterious connections allow him an enormous amount of digital power that he feels a responsibility to use for good. The audience doesn’t know too much about Finch, and his past work with the government will likely be a major plot point in the first season. Emerson is admirably restrained, but those looking for a repeat of his energetic performances on Lost may feel a little let down. Fans wanting no-holds-barred action will not be left wanting. Stunts and fight scenes in Person of Interest approach and at times surpass 24 in the realm of mostly-real action sequences, and the results are absolutely satisfying. It’ll be interesting to see if the writers and producers can keep up this level of intensity for more than a few episodes – they’ll certainly be worth a watch to find out. Reese (James Caviezel) investigates a lead The pilot features some genuinely surprising twists (much appreciated from a jaded TV reviewer) that will keep you guessing up to the last few minutes. The creepy themes of distrust and complacency make for an excitingly different mood, which are accentuated by the regular use of CCTV angles and “bugged” audio. Person of Interest is one of the most exciting new shows on broadcast TV this year. If you’re looking for a thought-provoking thriller with solid action and storytelling, look no further – especially if you’re a fan of Nolan’s flavor of caped vigilante. Read more

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Lifestyle,nightlife Cedric Benson Top hot scandal affair The news has not been pleasant for the Cincinnati Bengals on the field or off during the last week. First, they were beaten by the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Broncos were so short-handed that they even lined up Tim Tebow as a wide receiver. To further complicate the situation at wideout, Jerome Simpson received a package -- that was being tracked by California police -- containing 2.5 pounds of marijuana at his home while offensive tackle Anthony Collins was a guest. And, now, running back Cedric Benson is reportedly facing a three-game suspension for his actions during the lockout I've learned that Bengals RB Cedric Benson was notified of a three-game suspension for player-conduct violations (during the lockout) Benson's suspension was first reported by Mike Silver at Yahoo! but has since been confirmed by numerous other NFL reporters. ESPN's John Clayton reports that Benson is set to appeal this suspension issued by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday. Having served jail time this summer relating to misdemeanor assault cases in Texas, Benson has found himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons ever since the Chicago Bears drafted him out of the University of Texas with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. He will be permitted to play in the Bengals' Week 3 game and ESPN's Adam Schefter quoted sources close to the situation as being confident that Benson has a "strong case" in his appeal of the ban. If Benson does face disciplinary action for misconduct during the lockout, then it will represent an even greater expansion of Goodell's authority. As CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson points out, this would be the first case of a player being suspended or fined for behavior during the lockout. When Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt appeared to be facing possible NFL punishment for his offseason misdeeds, Silver previously explored the issue of holding players accountable to the personal conduct policy during the lockout -- when they were not technically employees. He, rightfully, considers it something that "defies logic." As NBA players like Marcus Camby have run afoul of the law during the NBA's lockout it has been mentioned in each case that they are not subject to league bylaws regarding substance abuse or conduct while the lockout is in effect. Read more Related News Sports wrote that Cedric Benson has been notified of a three-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy during the lockout. An appeal will be heard on Tuesday allowing Benson to suit up and start against the San... Read more Bengals running back Cedric Benson said through a team spokesman that he has not been informed of a three-game suspension. Mike Silver of Yahoo! Sports reported earlier in the day that Benson would be suspended starting with next ....read more

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President Obama had signed the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in December.

"As of today, patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who they are in order to serve the country they love.  As of today, our armed forces will no longer lose the extraordinary skills and combat experience of so many gay and lesbian service members," Obama said in a statement.

Since the policy went into effect under then-President Bill Clinton, more than 13,000 homosexuals have been booted from the armed services for revealing they are gay.

Service members kicked out under DADT will be allowed to re-enlist.

Some in Congress still oppose the change, but top Pentagon leaders have insisted it would not undermine the military's ability to recruit or fight wars.

The Army released a short statement Tuesday saying, "The law is repealed," and to treat soldiers fairly.

"No one should be left with the impression that we are unprepared. We are prepared for repeal," said Pentagon press secretary George Little on Monday. Last week the Pentagon said 97% of the military has been trained in the new law.

The military has been accepting applications from openly gay members for weeks while waiting for the repeal to take place.

Conservative groups, including the Family Research Council, urged the Pentagon to postpone the decision.

"The American military exists for only one purpose - to fight and win wars," FRC president Tony Perkins said in a statement Monday.

"Yet, tomorrow, the U.S. military becomes a tool in reshaping social attitudes regarding human sexuality. Using the military to advance a liberal social agenda will only do harm to the military's ability to fulfill its mission," Perkins said.

Several Republican presidential candidates have previously said they would reinstate DADT.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said he would keep the policy in place "until conflict was over," during a Republican primary debate in June. Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann said she would keep DADT and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum agreed, adding the military is "not for social experimentation."

Meanwhile, gay rights groups planned celebrations across the country.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi applauded the decision: "Our nation will finally close the door on a fundamental unfairness for gays and lesbians," the California Democrat said, adding it will "indeed affirm equality for all Americans."

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Image also plays a critical role in separating the two countries' pop music. A crass way of summing it up is this: K-Pop stars out-sex their J-Pop counterparts. The members of Girls' Generation show a fair amount of skin in their music videos, while many fans were drawn to KARA by a chunk of choreography Wikipedia dubs "the butt dance." Beyond straight-up sex appeal, K-Pop groups look and act like real adults, whereas J-Pop outfits often emphasize adolescent cuteness. K-Pop unit T-ara's 2009 video for the song "Bo Peep Bo Peep" centered around a member of the girl group going to a club and hooking up with a guy in the bathroom, an elevator, and his apartment. The Japanese clip, in advance of T-ara's official Japanese debut later this month, finds the members wearing cat ears and playing un-erotically with one another: the sexuality of the original replaced with Hello-Kitty-approved cuteness. The most popular Japanese act of the moment, AKB48, is a collection of 48 singers usually wearing high-school uniforms while behaving like 15-year-old girls. It's been a tried-and-true path to pop success; Japanese singers have been donning their staple sailor suits since the '70s-a fashion shtick that's far from progressive. Girls' Generation and KARA aren't glimmering examples of feminism, but at least they look and act like grown women.
As is often the case with any new trend, the Internet also gave K-Pop a kick start on its way to routing J-Pop. Before Girls' Generation and KARA officially debuted in Japan, curious fans of other Korean cultural exports discovered these groups via YouTube. This e-exposure helped build a bigger fan base, one guaranteed to buoy these girl groups once their music reached Japanese shores. Most Japanese music companies, meanwhile, vigilantly remove unofficial clips from video sites. In one recent incident, Lady Gaga's official YouTube account was briefly suspended after she posted an unauthorized clip of her appearance on J-Pop boy band SMAP's variety show. Instead of embracing exposure from one of the West's most popular entertainers, J-Pop powers that be opted to shut her down.
J-Pop juggernauts won't be vanishing from the charts anytime soon, but Korean pop has found a way to win big on Japan's home turf and rile up the xenophobic fringes. The only question remaining isn't whether Korean cultural powerhouses will stick around, but, rather, will J-Pop artists reinvent themselves or stay stuck in their schoolgirl-style sonic time warp?

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Vanessa Davis, the “Stalker” that Evelyn Lozada was speaking of (the one who hacked her email and stole her sexy nudie pics) is now being sued….And it turns out she has ties to the NBA too, as Ricky Davis’ ex-wife. Details on the flip
One of the stars of the VH1 show “Basketball Wives” claims she’s the victim of a nude-photo-stealing revenge plot — and she suspects the perp is a woman who’s bitter she wasn’t picked for the show. TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed by Evelyn Lozada (ex-fiancée of former NBA star Antoine Walker) in which she claims Vanessa Davis (former wife of NBA star Ricky Davis) smeared her reputation all over the Internet after Davis was “not selected” to be on the reality show.

According to Lozada, Davis took to a gossip blog and called her a “high end prostitute,” a “drunkard,” and a “hoe ass” — and even accused Lozada of neglecting her daughter.

But the nastiest part — Lozada claims Davis hacked into her email and stole topless photos … which Davis allegedly published online.

Lozada claims Davis is out to “ruin her reputation” — and now she wants Davis to fork over at least $15,000 in damages for all the trouble Davis has allegedly caused. Attempts to reach Davis have been unsuccessful. read more


Entrepreneur Evelyn Lozada, who has emerged as the face of VH1′s hit reality TV show Basketball Wives, was once a video vixen sashaying her hips in music videos such as Jay Z’s “I Just Wanna Love You (Give it 2 Me)”.

This according to my sharp-eyed reader, Justtina K., who spotted the young Evelyn Lozada wearing a powder blue dress and bikini throughout this video.

f you notice, Evelyn manages to keep her face out of most of the video frames. No doubt because she knew she had a daughter at home who would one day be old enough to view the video (Shaniece would have been 7 when this video was made back in 2000)

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Jakarta - Today, August 16 , the President will read out the state address in order to 66th Independence Anniversary in the building of the MPR / DPR, Senayan, Jakarta. SBY in his speech asked to explain the difficulty in eradicating corruption.

"State of the Union Speech On August 16, tomorrow should be the President describes the difficulty in eradicating corruption," said commission member III, Martin Hutabarat via short message told AFP on Monday (8/15/2011).

"Ironically, seven years ago the president had expressed his determination to lead the eradication of corruption in Indonesia. But the fact that corruption has never diminished over the last seven years, only became more widespread and increasingly bold, as shown by Nazaruddin and Gaius Tambunan," explained this Gerindra politicians.

According to Martin, huge corruption case that drew the attention of this nation is coming from young kids who just turned 30 years old. Gayus and Nazaruddin are young people who are expected to bring improvement to the fate of the nation, but it is a big Mafia.


The fact is people become convinced that something is wrong in the government that runs today. He said there are suspicions that the President had difficulty in conducting anti-corruption as it gets resistance from the existing corrupt environment.

"Therefore the people are expecting SBY in his address tomorrow, dare to express anything yaang any difficulties experienced over the last 7 years. Thus resulting in the eradication of corruption shuffle," he added. read More wishes
Anniversary RI KE 66 TEMA YEAR 2011: WITH THE SPIRIT OF PROCLAMATION OF 17 AUGUST 1945 ...
Aug 16

Theme Independent Day 2011 Indonesia
HUT RI KE 66 THEME YEAR 2011

BY THE SPIRIT OF PROCLAMATION 17 AUGUST 1945 IN OUR LIVES TO INCREASE AWARENESS FOR AN Unitary Republic of Indonesia

WE Support ASEAN LEADERSHIP FORUM FOR INDONESIA IN SOLIDARITY Unitary Republic of Indonesia Read More

Jail Remision BANDUNG, Tribun - A total of 31 inmates at the detention center (detention) Kebon Waru, Jalan Jakarta, Bandung, will breathe free air on 17 August. Chief prisons (Karutan) Kebon Waru Hussein Wahid was speaking to reporters in the room service custody (prisons) Kebon Waru, Monday (15 / 8).

Free number of inmates was due to receive remission (reduction of their sentences) generally welcomes birthday (Anniversary) to the 66th Republic of Indonesia (GoI). "They are free. Net of remission, the number of the prisoners out," says Wahid. Nineteen of them had undergone more than one year of detention, the rest just had a jail term of six months to a year.Read more

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All About Lauren Alaina's hot pose Turn on and turn off Radio

It's a good thing Lauren Alaina got runner-up on American Idol. Turns out, she wasn't the most skilled dough artist at Rossville, Georgia's CiCi's Pizza – a job she hasn't yet quit! “This one time, I took the pizzas, and this one night, ... read more

Reba McEntire’s new single ‘Turn on the Radio’ was well-represented by ‘American Idol’ hopeful Lauren Alaina on tonight’s girls-only episode. Alaina, who is all of 16-years-old and already has judges thinking that she could be the last woman standing, hails from Georgia. She paid tribute to her Southern roots by belting out a rockin’-with-a-capital-R rendition of the up-tempo, feel-good song from McEntire’s ‘All the Woman I Am.’

Alaina’s performance was electrifying. We thought we felt sparks shooting out of our TV screen. If Miss McEntire herself was watching, she would undoubtedly be sporting an ear-to-ear grin, as Alaina did her song proud.

Alaina had the crowd and the judges grooving in their seats while she sang the relatively new tune. The judges noted that Alaina’s talent is as natural and effortless as it gets, and they even made mention of the fact that the singer, with her flowy mane of blonde hair, isn’t fully aware of how much talent is surging through her DNA.

While Alaina is a little bit Kelly Clarkson and a little bit Carrie Underwood, mixing an urban, pop and country flair into her performances, one thing is for sure: you will be hearing more from this gorgeous Georgia peach.

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Raksha Bandhan (Hindi: रक्षाबंधन, Punjabi: ਰਕਸ਼ਾਬੰਧਨ, Urdu: رکشا بندھن the bond of protection), or Rakhi (Hindi: राखी, Punjabi: ਰਾਖੀ, Urdu: راکھی), is a festival primarily observed in North India, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters.^[1][2] The festival is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims.^[3][4][5] The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi (sacred thread) by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her.^[6][7] The festival falls on the full moon day (Shravan Poornima) of the Shravan month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar.^{[6][8][9][10]} It grew in popularity after Rani Karnavati, the widowed queen of Chittor, sent a rakhi to the Mughal emperor Humayun when she required his help.^[5]


Wish a very Happy Raksha Bandhan.I cannot express how much I miss you.You are the greatest sister.I love you very much.


I liked your rakhi very much and the message written inside was touching.May this relationship live forever.Happy Raksha Bandhan.

I really wish you were here to tie the rakhi for me..We would have celebrated [...]

Wish a very Happy Raksha Bandhan.I cannot express how much I miss you.You are the greatest sister.I love you very much.

I liked your rakhi very much and the message written inside was touching.May this relationship live forever.Happy Raksha Bandhan.

I really wish you were here to tie the rakhi for me..We would have celebrated this occasion together..But wishing you Happy Raksha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan..time for me to realize each year that what a BIG MISTAKE I made asking God for a little sister like you.

Dear Sister..The memories may fade away with passing time but the love we share will only grow.Happy Raksha Bandhan.

You are the most precious stone in the collection wishing you very happy rakhi.

Brothers are like streetlights along the road,they don’t make distance any shorter but they light up the path n make the walk worthwhile.

sister in good times or bad ones,you’re ready 2 extend your help and support.Happy Raksha Bandhan.

sister is someone who is caring and sharing.sister can understand things you never said.Happy Raksha Bandhan. read more
Raksha Bandhan is one of the special occasions in India which celebrates the
eternal relation between a brother and sister. The festival is
celebrated on the full-moon day of the month of Sravana
which falls in the month of August. On this auspicious day
the sister ties a Rakhi on the hand of the brother as a mark
of love and honour. Rakhi threads are better known as
Dori. The festival is marked by the tying of a Rakhi or
Holy Thread by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The
brother in return offers a gift to his sister and promise to
look after her. The brother and sister traditionally feed
each other sweets. It is still celebrated today, and the
brother and sister have to treat each other well for the day.
Traditions Followed:
Preparations for the event, starts early in the morning with the members of the
family. Then the sweets and Rakhi threads are arranged. Sisters prepare the Thali for the
Puja. The Thali consists of rice grains, incense sticks, sweets, kumkum (vermillion) and
an earthen or metal lamp called diya. The first offerings of the day are made to the
deities of the family. Then Arti ceremony, a pious Hindu festival, is performed. After
completion of Arti the sister puts chawal and tilak on the forehead of the brother and then
ties the Rakhi on his hand. Sacred mantras are chanted all around as the brother and sister
are united by one of the heavenly pledges.
Rakhi - The Thread That Protects:
Raksha Bandhan is one of the important festivals
which capture the true spirit of the relationship between a
brother and sister. Raksha means to “protect” and Bandhan
stands for “bond.” Hence, Rakhi is known as the Protection
Bond. Every year on the day of the festival a sister ties the
Rakhi thread on the hand of the brother and prays for his read more

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Selina Jen faces media for the first time since filming accident
TAIPEI: S.H.E's Selina Jen faced the media for the first time in a Taipei press conference on Wednesday, 89 days after she was hospitalised for the serious burns she suffered in a filming accident on the set of Chinese drama "I Have A Date With Spring", reported Taiwan media.

Sporting a head of short hair, Jen, whose face appeared to have escaped any serious injury, entered the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital auditorium flanked by her group mates Ella Chen and Hebe Tien, to thunderous applause from the gathered journalists.

Clad in a grey bodysuit and a pink vest, the 29-year-old singer-actress, whose face now looks rounder after gaining 5 kilograms after the accident, became very emotional and broke down shortly after going onto the stage.

"Thank you everyone. I am sorry for making everyone worry. Today, I can finally go home!" Jen said as she and her group mates bowed to the audience.

"We are S.H.E!"

Despite being separated for such a long time because of the accident, Jen and her group mates seemed determined to stick together.

They indirectly dispelled fears that the group would break up by coming together to introduce themselves as a group once more, for the first time since the accident.

"Hello everyone! We are S.H.E!" the trio declared before each group member introduced herself.

Chen was visibly overjoyed. She raised her arms in triumph as Jen concluded the introductions.

Jen wept as she went on to thank her doctors and nurses for taking good care of her as well as her family members, record label HiM International Music, fans and fiance, lawyer Richard Chang, for giving her their unwavering support.

Chen later added that Jen's road to recovery "is a long one" and hoped that people will "give her some space" while Tien expressed that she deeply respected Jen for showing such courage and optimism in the face of adversity.

Jen made her exit after accepting a congratulatory bouquet and a cake from the medical staff that treated her.

Looking forward

Although there were initial fears that Jen could be disfigured, Professor Lin Zhi Hong, the doctor leading the medical team treating Jen, is optimistic that she will be able to work again.

"We believe allowing Selina to return to work is not a problem, although dressing must be applied to keep pressure on her facial scars. But I believe the future is bright."

Jen's father added that, despite her injuries, his daughter will still be able to sing and have children in the future.

He also praised Chang for sticking with her through thick and thin, calling him "a dependable other half" for Selina.

"When the accident happened, I once told him that they did not have to get married and that he could call off the wedding. But he refused."

Meanwhile, HiM International Music's general manager He Yan Ling has pledged that the company will do everything it can to aid Jen on her road to recovery and take care of her showbiz career.

She also expressed that HiM is now engaged in negotiations with Hunan Television, the broadcaster which had invited Jen to participate in "I Have A Date With Spring", over responsibility for the accident and compensation matters.

Soon after Wednesday's press conference, Taiwanese director Chen Ming Zhang, who helmed the project, issued a second apology to Jen and her group mates on his micro-blog for letting things go out of hand on the set.

The director had only recently issued a 2,000-word apology on his micro-blog but S.H.E fans complained it was too little too late. Read more

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