Marijuana debate and wedding pets clash in letters
In a series of reader letters Dear Ann Landers addresses marijuana decriminalization and its harms, a Jersey Shore reader’s anti- legalization stance, and a Northern California couple asking how to ban pets at gatherings. A final note suggests a sign at the estate entrance reading So sorry No pets allowed.
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Ann Landers
Jersey Shore
Bear J.S
Voice of Truth
Tam
California
Oscar fashion winners and losers recap
Oscars Monday night provided a mix of bold and ill fitting looks. Victims included Kenny Loggins in a purple vest and tie and Winona Ryder in a flapper dress that flopped. Victors featured Claire Danes in pale blue, Holly Hunter in black, Jodie Foster in a daring underneath, Julie Andrews with a standout V neck, and The First Wives Club trio Goldie Hawn Diane Keaton and Bette Midler seen as stylish.
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Kenny Loggins
Winona Ryder
Billy Bob Thornton
Kevin Spacey
Claire Danes
Holly Hunter
Jodie Foster
Julie Andrews
First Wives Club
Goldie Hawn
Diane Keaton
Bette Midler
Hawn
Keaton
Midler
News Service
Nicole Volta Avery
Batte Midler
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles
Oscars Fashion Seen As Seams Of Style At Prom Night
On Monday at the 69th annual Academy Awards the glitterati displayed mixed taste. Juliette Binoche wore a brown velvet coat dress with a long train while Courtney Love chose an elegant white gown. Madonna opted for black lace and pink lining, and some men wore vests under tuxedos and satin shirts with colored ties, with Jim Carrey praised for his polished wine-toned ensemble.
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Movieland
Glitterati
Jim Carrey
Pattern to flatter full figures for a fall wedding
Dear Marget seeks a shaping pattern and color tips for the mother of the bride. Suggestions include dark jewel tones, a soft flowing fabric, dramatic necklines, and Butterick 4874 with a bust dart and elastic waist. The piece promotes versatile wear, gift ideas, and sewing tips from readers.
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Eunice Farmer
Marget
Selena as Latina icon watched by generations
The piece reflects on Selena Quintanilla Perez as a timeless role model for Latinas from diverse backgrounds. It notes her bilingual musical range, cultural pride, and the impact of her tragic 1995 death at age 23, highlighted by her father urging self knowledge.
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Selena
Ana
Gilotyann
Mazilin
Riz
Jandry
Abraham Quintanilla
Edward James Olmos
Selena Sings On a Man’s World Stage
Cindy Rodriguez, youth editor for The Syracuse Newspapers, recalls Selena Quintanilla Perez as a Tejano icon who crossed barriers with a powerful voice. The piece notes Latino fans, the late star’s ambition for a crossover album, and the tragic end after a movie credits scene.
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Selena
Ana
Cindy Rodriguez
Syracuse
Weather Underground pushes beyond weather site aims
The Weather Underground, a Michigan project turned commercial, seeks profit through ads and weather services in competition with Weather Channel. It touts speed, real time data, and forthcoming storm alerts while leveraging academic ties in Michigan and New York City.
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Weather Underground
AccuWeather Inc
TV Channel
Weather Channel
Weather.com
Perry Samson
University of Michigan
Menlo Park
Calif
New York City
NetGuide Magazine
Homepc Magazine
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Jenny McCarthy
Juliette Binoche
Courtney Love
Love
Madonna
Larry Flint
Muilici
Tip
Patricia Allen
Depew
Bate Inc
MTV
Daisy Fuentes
Foxy Brown
Olga Tanon
New Yorker
Michael MacDonald
Weather Net
Tyand
Samson
Michigan
National Science Foundation
Blueskies
Sprl
Weather Underground Inc
Perry
Allan Eustis
National Weather Service
Maryland
Students For A Democratic Society
Ferguson
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