Oberlin Shorts festival showcases up-and-coming playwrights
Oberlin College student Sarah Frank directs a two-person play Lunchtime for the January term project. Meredith Scholl and Tommy Morello perform as two people in a Pavlovian food expectancy experiment that spirals as bells stop. Frank notes rehearsal intensity and acting collaboration sharpen communication on and off stage. Contact Steve Fogarty at 329-7146.
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No-gift parties strain neighborhood views on kids' events
Dear Amy columns discuss a no gifts rule at children's parties, parent pushback, and strategies for teaching generosity. Readers share experiences on handling gifts, teen courtesy in dining, and dating advice while preserving personal values.
Dear Abby columns on OCD concerns and open marriage
Worried Aunt in Florida describes a 16 year old nephew with OCD symptoms and unhelpful parents. Dear Abby advises confronting the issue with the teen, suggesting school or clinic help, and offers to accompany him. Other letters discuss an engagement to a 42 year old who advocates an open relationship and a humorous Aunt Isabel anecdote.
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R Kelly misses court date after appendix surgery
R&B singer R Kelly underwent burst appendix surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. His lawyer said he is in good condition and to be released soon. the next court date is set for February 21. He faces 14 counts of child pornography and has pleaded not guilty.
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Morricone Accepts Honorary Oscar Despite Mixed Feelings
Composer Ennio Morricone, 78, says he hoped five nominations would not yield a win and terms the Oscar a possible hole filler. He notes his 400 plus scores including The Good the Bad and the Ugly and lists Days of Heaven The Mission The Untouchables Bugsy and Malena as prior nominations. He will receive the honorary Oscar at the February 25 Kodak Theatre ceremony in Hollywood.
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Costner and wife Christine expect their first child
Kevin Costner and his wife Christine are reportedly expecting their first child. Publicist Paul Bloch said the couple are excited and happy about the pregnancy. Costner, 52, recently starred with Ashton Kutcher in The Guardian and won directing and best picture Oscars in 1990 for Dances With Wolves. They married in September 2004 and Costner has three children from a prior marriage.
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The Arcade Era and Its Enduring Nostalgia
A first person reflection on arcade culture from the late 80s to early 90s. It recalls regulars like Red and Bill Gates, the rise of home consoles, industry shifts, and the decline of standalone arcades, noting community bonds and subcultural bursts around fighting games and dance games.
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