Shirley Jones postpones 80th birthday skydiving plan
Actress Shirley Jones will skip the planned 80th birthday skydiving jump after family objections. A spokesman said Jones agreed to postpone the dive, inspired by presidents who had skydived on birthdays but choosing to celebrate on the ground.
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Jones to sky dive despite family intervention
Spokesman Edward Lozzi said Jones's family held an intervention Sunday to stop the actress from carrying out a jump planned for Monday. Jones says she still plans to skydive, though no date is set. Michael Jackson album Xscape to feature unreleased recordings. Sony's Epic Records will release Xscape on May 13 with eight previously unreleased Jackson songs curated by L A Reid and produced by Timbaland. The final tracks were selected after reviewing four decades of material and feature completed vocals retouched for a contemporary sound.
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Dear Abby April Fools Letters Bring Odd Confessions
Dear Abby column curates unusual reader letters on topics from a coin swallowed by a dog to mistaken toothpaste exchanges with a girlfriend. The notes showcase quirky personal predicaments and end with standard contact details for the columnist.
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Former U S President urges peace work and opines on Obama
The former president, active in peace and health causes since 1981, appeared on Meet the Press and lamented Obama does not seek his opinions due to divergent Middle East views. The interview touched on legacy and current diplomacy.
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Ask Amy column readers share life advice and checks on helpfulness
In letters, a generous daughter learns to curb overextended help and a hairdresser receives tactful hygiene feedback. A reader praises check-in style guidance while proposing a structured weekly meeting for family dynamics and progress.
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Sparkling Ice growth puzzles carbonated giants
Sparkling Ice maker Talking Rain profits from a growing niche as Coca Cola and PepsiCo launch similar flavored waters. Industry notes diet soda declines amid artificial sweetener concerns, while FDA says no standard identity for soda. Talking Rain CEO says brand appeal lies in a lighter taste and water enthusiasts, eyeing growth over exit strategies, with a potential billion dollar offer possible.
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Sluffling and the real world of work and family
A narrator reflects on deception in the workplace and how perception differs from reality. They note long hours, small tolerance for whining, and the impact on kids and customers, while acknowledging praise from a colleague and their own gratitude. Erin Stewart Gadd is cited as the author.
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