Cranston finds luck, frugality shape Breaking Bad star
Bryan Cranston credits luck and a modest upbringing for his success in acting. He recalls his family's foreclosure, insists on careful money use, and says a stable home life with Robin Dearden supports his risk taking on screen. He spoke at a Pasadena hotel poolside cafe during Emmy season.
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Michael Jackson Doctor Interfered With CPR Before Paramedics
Alberto Alvarez, Jackson's logistics director, told investigators that Dr. Conrad Murray halted CPR and delayed calling paramedics while collecting drug vials. The events occurred as Michael Jackson lay dying on June 25, with Murray facing involuntary manslaughter charges. Paris and Prince Jackson witnessed Murray's attempts to save their father before being removed by a nanny.
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Florida colleges expand spring break with service trips
UCF student Marlon Gutierrez spent a week in San Juan Puerto Rico helping at an overwhelmed dog shelter. He organized the trip as a student leader, with the group paying about $300 each for the week of labor and service.
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Students find value in alternative spring break service
Gutierrez recalls handling 200 dogs while the place runs. volunteers from colleges join events aiding large Habitat for Humanity projects. College reps note the collegiate challenge to maximize student labor across 250 sites. Kelly Thibert of UCF says volunteering validates her belief in making a difference and fears of missing out during skipped breaks.
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Dear Abby Letters on School Absences and Attendance
Readers discuss the role of school secretaries in enforcing attendance rules. Topics include persistent absence, doctor notes, truancy, and the impact of illness on education. Suggestions cover social services, IDEA 504 plans, reeds hygiene, and contacting Dear Abby for guidance.
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Noisy cubicle chatter prompts humorous wall note
Reader asks Amy for a witty sign to quiet coworkers near the water cooler and restrooms. The advice suggests humorous art may work where allowed and offers tips to tune out noise in busy offices.
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