Up in the Air frames sobering themes of work and loss
A review centers on Ryan Bingham, a ruthless termination engineer played by George Clooney, as the film explores job downsizing, entitlement, and emotional detachment. It notes Natalie as a rising colleague and contrasts cynicism with moments of human meaning within a recession era.
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Almanac item and historical notes from December 21 2009
Almanac highlights mark December 21 2009 as the 355th day with the first day of winter. Notable items include Plymouth Rock landing in 1620, Snow White premiere in 1937, Elvis Nixon meeting in 1970, and the 2012 Mayan calendar claim. It lists birthdays for Stalin Zappa Jackson Evert Herrera and sports, quotes, facts, and the moon phase.
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Residents defend Mayor Grace in Elyria recall letters
Letters to The Chronicle Telegram urge voting yes to keep Mayor Bill Grace amid recall push. Contributors Alec Hagerty Betty White and Edward Stewart cite facts, civic engagement, and financial crisis, asking residents to vote Tuesday and support stable leadership.
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Pregnant student volleyball player sues over Title IX suit
Dayton Daily News columnist notes Mackenzie McCollum, a 17-year-old Arlington Heights setter, filed a Title IX complaint after the school restricted her volleyball play due to pregnancy. Doctors cleared her. administrators faced mixed community reaction and added harassment after an ESPN segment.
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