QUES: Viacom 's lawyers say Spike is a common name that does not necessarily prompt thoughts of Lee .

Viacom 's lawyers say Spike is a common name that doesn 't necessarily prompt thoughts of the 46-year-old film director .

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QUES: Federal offices were to remain closed for a second day overnight ( Friday US time ) .

The Government shut down in Washington , and federal offices were to remain closed yesterday .

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QUES: Mark Kaiser , vice-president of marketing , and Tim Lee , vice-president of purchasing , were dismissed last week .

Mark Kaiser and Tim Lee , respectively US Foodservice vice-presidents for marketing and purchasing , have been dismissed .

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yes