Nationwide ad with Kevin Federline sparks restaurant group anger
The National Restaurant Association condemns Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. for a 30 second Super Bowl spot showing Kevin Federline as a fast-food worker. The ad implies restaurant work is demeaning, prompting threats of boycott and statements about offending millions of workers.
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Brandy Involved in Fatal Four-Car Freeway Crash
Brandy Norwood, the 27 year old actress singer, was driving a 2007 Land Rover on the 405 freeway on December 30 in a four car crash. A 28 year old woman, Awatef Aboudihaj, died from blunt force injuries. Police say Brandy was not injured and not under the influence. the cause remains under investigation.
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Height myths and the economics of stature in youth
Psychological studies show little link between height and educational or social development. Tall men earn more, but final height lacks clear impact on income. High school height may influence later opportunities, yet growth hormone use remains controversial and gender differences exist in treatment timing.
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Journal of Political Economy
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University of Pennsylvania
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National Bureau of Economic Research
Journal of Pediatrics
Queen's speech frames wartime coalition in 1945
The document notes a wartime coalition in Britain with Prime Minister leadership and key posts. It lists party alignment and parliamentary support, highlighting unity across factions. The source emphasizes postwar planning and social reforms under the coalition government. Some names and dates are unreadable in the fragment.
Cate Blanchett weighs awards season and bold film choices
Actor Cate Blanchett discusses balancing the Globes, award buzz, and work choices. She praises Babel and Notes on a Scandal co star Judi Dench, notes her fatalistic view on roles, and describes juggling work with family while traveling with Brad Pitt between New Orleans and Los Angeles.
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Dear Abby readers debate age questions and humor
A reader correspondence collection shows various views on asking teachers their age. Substitutes and teachers suggest light humor to ease age curiosity, stressing respect, rapport, and retirement timing. Louise from Arkansas adds a CASA volunteer perspective.
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ASK AMY Turning off the tube boosts family life and calm
Dear Amy reports a New Year resolution to quit television, finding hours gained and a calmer, less frazzled life with fewer media inputs. Readers share experiences and experts suggest periodic screen-free periods to reconnect.
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