The two guest appearances on the sitcom were met with rave reviews, and Neil Patrick Harris, one of the show’s stars, said he would be happy to have her back for a third time.The “Gimme More” singer, who is said to be working on a new record with hopes of release before the end of 2008, has also reportedly been approached in connection with the role of Sandy in a Broadway revival of hit musical “Grease.”

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C if it helps About 1,000 milligrams per day of vitamin C helps kill the type of bacteria that causes gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, Chicago dentist Robert Brandstatter said.

● Wait 30 minutes: Don�t brush right away after eating citrus foods or drinks because the citric acid in the fruit can temporarily weaken tooth enamel and leave the teeth vulnerable to erosion caused by brushing, according to “Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child.”

● Eat raisins: You might have heard that raisins cause cavities, but Wu�s team found that compounds called phytochemicals found in raisins fight bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and gum disease.

● Snack on cheese or chocolate: Cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss and American have been shown to protect against cavities, especially if eaten at the end of a meal, said Chicago dentist Taf Paulson, who also is a big fan of pure dark chocolate. more

MezzTix are half-price mezzanine tickets available at 6pm for evening shows and 12 noon for matinees at the box office, and at 10am online at GoodmanTheatre.org on the day of performance, subject to availability. Groups of 10 or more, call 312.443.3820.

10Tix are $10 mezzanine tickets for students available for purchase online or in-person at the box office on the day-of performance; 10Tix are not available by telephone. When purchasing on GoodmanTheatre.org, enter the promo code 10TIX. Valid student I.D. must be presented when picking up the tickets at will call. Limit 4 tickets per I.D. Tickets are subject to availability and handling fees apply.

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A delegation from the United Nations Security Council is to visit South Africa next week to assess the country’s legislation, enforcement capacity and national systems to implement anti-terror obligations.

The UN’s Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) will assess South Africa’s capacity in terms of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions and international conventions.

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A Mr Kisika, a pastor, said the refugees had been forced to sell part of their relief food in order to buy other essential goods like cooking fat, paraffin and vegetables.

�They don�t give us any cash to buy other commodities, leading us to sell some of our relief supplies,� the pastor said.

The refugees appealed to the UNHCR to give them the money they had been promised when they came back from Uganda.

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They said a form, which they had filled out while they were in Uganda, was handed over to the officer in charge at Malaba.

At the same time, parents at Malaba primary school want the displaced people moved because they fear they will fill up the school�s latrines.

�We want them moved because they have caused a lot of problems in our school,� they said. more

Jehan Sadat, former first lady of Egypt and widow of slain Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat, encouraged those attending a recent campus forum to live lives of peace and love.

The forum, titled “Women Shaping and Changing the World,” was presented in the University of Central Florida’s Pegasus Ballroom on Nov. 13. About 650 people attended. The event was organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office.

“I believe in the peace and rights of women and individuals,”‘ said Sadat, 74. “It’s my duty to speak and further my husband’s work.”

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Qawal parties, which love to sing Punjabi mystics, performed for almost three hours at the colour-changing beautiful stage. The lofty notes of powerful Qawals had charged the audience which were in hundreds. It was a show of complete harmony as the sound of clapping from the stage and from among the audience was becoming one. Some people were dancing and some eddying heads. The echo of �Allah Hu� was reigning supreme. Javed Bashir and party, Sher Miandad and party, Rizwan Moazzam and party and Mehr Ali Sher Ali and party took their time to convey the melodious message of Sufi saints. They did it successfully. Though they presented both Urdu and Punjabi poetry, it was Baba Farid and Bulleh Shah who cast an irresistible spell on the listeners. Even for those who don�t properly understand Punjabi, the soul of Punjab�s great Sufis� greatest poetry was reachable. more