Mythbusters Meets MacGyver Reaches Landmark Episode
Adar Savage and Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters test MacGyver myths on Discovery Channel's 100th episode. They attempt to blow a wall with sodium, build a bamboo ultralight plane, and race to complete four MacGyver style challenges in one hour. The pair praise the shared can do spirit and promise more MacGyver explorations.
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Ask Amy: pen pal deception and marriage pressures
A reader asks how to handle revealing her gender to a pen pal after deceptive initial anonymity. Amy advises honesty and suggests informing the correspondent they may be talking with a woman. if the secrecy ends the relationship, the step is to be truthful. The column also addresses a woman seeking marriage with a police recruit, urging clear commitment or reconsideration and proposing courthouse marriage or a promise if needed.
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Family torn over accepting Mia and her partner
Dear Abby recounts a family rift as Mia, a lesbian sister, faced disownment from her parents after coming out ten years ago. The narrator, recently married, hosts Mia during holidays while in-laws label them sinners, and the conflict centers on managing divided loyalties and ongoing entanglements.
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Regan family clash over Mia and values at holidays
In Ohio readers seek guidance on handling family conflict over Mia's sexual orientation and perceived intolerance. The column urges standing ground against bullying and emotional blackmail while noting Mia's desire to maintain ties with nieces and nephews amid tense visits.
Chingsie Hynde backs transit tax on Akron bus ride
Akron native Chingsie Hynde and other supporters rode a city bus downtown to back a 0.25 percent sales tax increase for Metro RTA. The plan would lift Summit County total sales tax to 6.5 percent, funding weekend buses and curb-to-curb service for disabled and elderly.
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Martha Stewart to acquire Emeril Lagasse brand for 50 million
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia will buy Lagasse's cookbook and TV franchise for 45 million in cash and 5 million in stock with potential up to 70 million if targets are met. Lagasse's Homebase remains separate and his Essentials shows stay on Food Network. The network expects continued collaboration on future projects.
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Pink and Carey Hart split after two years of marriage
Pink and motocross racer Carey Hart have separated after two years of marriage. A representative said the decision was made by best friends with love and respect, and their friendship remains strong.
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Cuomo zips 40 stories to conquer fear on GMA
Good Morning America host Chris Cuomo took part in a fear overcoming segment by leaping from a Trump Taj Mahal roof in Atlantic City. Using cables and a stunt team, he descended nearly 40 stories while onlookers cheered. Cuomo compared the run to an elevator with no walls and said he felt happy afterward.
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