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Cherie Currie’s name may not be as immediately recognizable as Joan Jett’s, but with this week’s release of “The Runaways” movie —which stars Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning — a new generation is sure to learn at least one thing: Madonna wasn’t the first blond bombshell to don a corset while rocking the mic. Currie did it first.
 
New York Sports
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It’s tempting to say only the Jets could sign a future Hall of Fame running back and leave everyone talking about the coin toss they lost. This isn’t the time, though, for a same joke about the Jets.

 
Boston
Cabbies, patrons fight over plastic
Pub crawlers rejoiced when city officials mandated credit card machines in all taxicabs last year, putting an end to late-night ATM visits. But as they try to pay with plastic, many riders report being told the machine is broken, only to find it magically fixed when the driver learns the customer’s last dollar bill went to the bartender.
 
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Belly dancing: More than a hippie shake
Combining a cardio workout with mental relaxation, a typical one-hour belly-dancing class will strengthen and shape the body. Arina Djakova of the London Dance Academy tells Metro how to turn the dance into a full- body workout, from the shoulder shimmy to the snake arms.
 
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No Dance, but they’re playing
Tommy Amaker was surely something just south of exhausted yesterday afternoon, but the Harvard men’s basketball coach was still smiling. 
 
National
Edwards’ lover talks to magazine
John Edward’s mistress, Rielle Hunter, spoke for the first time about their scandalous relationship that resulted in a love child in a lengthy interview with GQ magazine that hits newsstands today. Some excerpts:
 
Boston Sports
SPRING ASIDE, PROSPECT NOT REDD-Y
Red Sox prospect Josh Reddick has gotten plenty of playing time during spring training – and he’s made the most of it.
 
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Tuukka Rask might be the key to the rest of the season. Tuukka Rask might be the key to the rest of the season.
 

What’s next for the Bruins?

After 10 agonizing games filled with near-misses, bad breaks and downright sloppy play, the Bruins ended their epic losing streak with a cathartic win on Sunday. Now that the distraction of that brutal run is over, here’s what to look for as the Bruins go forward:


1 The playoff chase. Believe it or not, despite their recent struggles, the Bruins are in the thick of the wide-open Eastern Conference playoff race. Going into last night’s games, they were tied with Philadelphia for the eighth and final playoff spot, just three points behind the sixth-place Canadiens.

Even during their losing streak, the Bruins weren’t playing terribly — they lost four of the 10 games in the shootout, and three more by one goal. If the Bruins can begin cashing in on their chances, they could become contenders.

2 Rask’s No. 1? Tuukka Rask appears to be emerging as the B’s No. 1 goalie after a fantastic effort on Sunday in Montreal. In fact, rumors are floating that the Bruins are shopping Tim Thomas in a potential trade. How will Rask respond to his increased role down the stretch?

The numbers certainly favor Rask: He has posted an 11-7-4 record with a .929 save percentage and an Eastern Conference-leading 2.02 GAA.

3 Health. The Bruins have struggled with injuries all year, but are returning to health, with defenseman Andrew Ference back Sunday.


4 Making a move? With Ilya Kovalchuk off to New Jersey, the focus is off a blockbuster trade and on to smaller moves. Will the Bruins seek to add depth, dump salary or stand pat?

In recent days, Michael Ryder, Dennis Wideman and Thomas have been mentioned as potential salary dumps for the B’s, but if they’re looking to make a move in the race, they’ll add a winger.

JOSEPH GRAVELLESE
sports@metro.us
 
 
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