Dear Abby column excerpts on etiquette and family dinner issues
Dear Abby answers about leaving a wedding reception early due to loud music and the ethics of dining. Advice covers scheduling time off, work ethic, balancing personal and family time, and keeping family dinners as a priority.
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Fans remember Ronnie James Dio at memorial service
More than 1,200 fans filled Forest Lawn Memorial Park for a high energy memorial honoring Ronnie James Dio who died of stomach cancer at 67. Performers Glenn Hughes Geoff Tate and Paul Shortino led tributes as fans recalled Dio’s work with Elf Rainbow Black Sabbath and Dio. Dio’s son Dan urged fans to see doctors and avoid his father’s mistakes, while outside a small protest by Westboro Baptist Church drew counterpoint to the memorial.
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GPS limits and speed signs warn drivers in Heloise tips
A reader offers practical guidance from Heloise on GPS speed limits being unreliable. The letter cites a Texas officer noting GPS can misreport speeds, advising drivers to follow posted signs to avoid tickets and fines. Other readers share quick, handy tips on car care, receipts, stamp handling, and hospital etiquette.
Director quits Hobbit film over production delays
Hollywood director Guillermo del Toro has quit directing the two part Hobbit film due to ongoing delays in greenlighting and start dates from MGM. He will continue to co write with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh as the project remains in limbo amid MGM financial troubles.
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Dennis Hopper dies at 74 in Venice after battle with cancer
Hollywood icon Dennis Hopper, famed for Easy Rider and Rebel Without a Cause, died at his Venice home aged 74. He faced prostate cancer diagnosed in 2009 and was remembered by peers including Peter Fonda and Marlee Matlin for his bold, unpredictable talent.
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