Advice on shielding kids from a toxic grandmother
A frustrated daughter asks how to protect her two young children from their grandmother who abandoned the family and now stalks them on Facebook. Abby advises setting clear boundaries and informing the mother she will not permit Skype calls, to avoid further harm to the children. The column also addresses a hopeful engagement about cosmetic surgery and a listener promoting Mind Your Own Business Day.
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Pacino films scene with Chicago at Greek Theatre
Al Pacino used a Chicago concert at the Greek Theatre to shoot a scene from his upcoming film Imagine in which he plays aging rock star Danny Collins. Fans acted as extras while Pacino performed and the crowd chanted his character’s name. He rejoined Chicago for the encore and danced to 25 or 6 to 4.
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Jennifer Garner
Joe Mantegna
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Criminal Minds
Scallop Rainbow Salad with Ginger Carrot Dressing
A versatile summer salad centers on dry day boat scallops seared after light flour dusting, served over arugula with cucumber and mango. The carrot ginger dressing, sesame oil and hot sauce give a bright, tangy finish, with optional substitutions and a scalable dressing yield.
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Birthdays today include Loni Anderson and Rick Derringer
Actress Loni Anderson is 67 and Erica Slezak 67 from One Life to Live. Singer Rick Derringer turns 66. Samantha Lang is 60, Maureen McCormick 57, Pat Smear 54, Mark O’Connor 52, Jonathan Silverman 47, Terri Lark 45, and cellist Erica Toppinen of Apocalyptica is 38.
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Samantha Lang
Maureen McCormick
Pat Smear
Mark ‘Connor
Jonathan Silverman
Terri Lark
Erica Toppinen
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Widow Reassesses Suit After Train Crash Lawsuit
Sharon Jobson mourns two years after her son John, 22, died when speeding into a CN Rail crossing lacking updates. CN Rail seeks 500000 from John’s estate to cover track damage and customer delays, while government upgrades followed.
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Parents survey on school supplies and breakfast choices
Readers are asked about gathering school supplies for the coming year and breakfast habits. A poll on the Monroe Times site invites votes, with results to be revealed on Monday.
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