Retired Elyria barber Hal Minnich reflects on 55 years of cuts
Hal Minnich, 77, longtime Elyria barber, recalls 55 years in the trade from the Hollywood era to modern styles. He describes tough clients, straight razor shaves with thinning-blood risk, service in Korea, and jokes about helicopters with Dr. Thomas. Minnich still visits The Barber's Blend while planning retirement hobbies.
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Lorax Opens to 70.7 Million Debut Across U.S. Theaters
The Lorax led the box office with 70.7 million in its first weekend, the year’s best start. Project X followed with 20.8 million while Act of Valor and Safe House rounded out the top five. Universal credits the film’s success to strong marketing and audience love for Dr. Seuss.
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Universal
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Warner Bros
Kramer returns to prison with guitars for inmates
Wayne Kramer of MC5 fame, now 63, leads Jail Guitar Doors USA to donate guitars to prisons in Nevada, California, and Texas. With help from Chris Shiflett and Gilby Clarke, the nonprofit aims to give inmates a constructive outlet, reflecting Kramer’s own prison experience and recovery.
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