Daily Show Marine brings laughs from Iraq battlefield
Rob Riggle a Marine major turned comedian reports for The Daily Show in Iraq. He toured bases from Kuwait to Kirkuk with Jon Stewart writers and USO performers, improvising sketches amid near blast zones, later returning to New York to review footage and gauge troop morale.
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Dear Abby on self harm and personal boundaries
Dear Abby counsels a 14 year old about friends who cut themselves and urges parental intervention for treatment. She then advises a 23 year old on handling nosy questions about education and fiancé, emphasizing personal boundaries and not revealing private plans.
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Dear Amy: Concern over cousin's risky habits
A sophomore writes that her older cousin, share-aged with her sister, describes binge drinking and marijuana use, plus theft to obtain pot. She fears for safety, while her sister downplays it and jokes about going out. She plans to tell their mother, despite family hesitation.
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Dear Amy column mixes personal advice and reader questions
A collage of Amy advises readers on dealing with family concerns and relationship issues. Parents, cousins, and a girlfriend seek guidance on confronting alcoholism, loan repayment, dating signals, and education stereotypes. The column emphasizes adult involvement, legal options for repayment, and caution in handling delicate social dynamics.
West says Timberlake is his biggest competition
Kanye West, in XXL, calls Justin Timberlake his biggest inspiration and rival, saying they push each other and that radio respect matters more than sales. He compares their careers to Prince and Michael Jackson and notes his own focus on connection over numbers.
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Stefani Performs Modest Malaysia Show After Protests
Gwen Stefani, 37, wowed about 7000 fans in Kuala Lumpur indoor stadium wearing fully covered outfits after critics warned her revealing clothes could corrupt youth. She changed costumes for every song, performing hits like The Sweet Escape and Hollaback Girl while insisting she is not a bad girl amid political backlash from Muslim groups.
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Winehouse postpones dates amid touring rigors and health concerns
Amy Winehouse delays most of her North American tour citing touring rigors and health needs. Publicist Tracy Miller says September U S and Canadian dates are postponed while October and November European shows proceed. Rescheduling to early 2008 planned. rest and medical oversight in place.
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Harper Lee Breaks Silence At Alabama Honor Induction
Pulitzer winner Harper Lee, living in Monroeville, Alabama, spoke briefly at a ceremony inducting four new members into the Alabama Academy of Honor, including former home run king Hank Aaron. Lee quipped that it is better to be silent than to be a fool, drawing laughter and a standing ovation from the audience.
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Linney Engaged to Marc Schawer in Second Marriage
Actress Linney announced engagement to Marc Schawer on Tuesday through a spokeswoman. The 43 year old star of The Nanny Diaries with Scarlett Johansson has prior marriage to David Adkins. Her career includes Kinsey and You Can Count on Me Oscar nominations.
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