Ratner resigns as Oscars producer after gay slur apology
Brett Ratner steps down as producer of next year’s Academy Awards one day after apologizing for using a gay slur at a screening of Tower Heist. President Tom Sherak says Ratner did the right thing. Ratner calls his remarks hurtful and stupid.
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Sting of disinheritance hits a childless grandchild
Dear Abby addresses a Colorado reader disinherited by her grandmother for not having children. The adviser urges open, nonconfrontational conversation to learn if the will reflects a choice or misplaced values, and stresses that the childfree couple’s stance is personal.
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Marines From C1 Drill Instructors Warned to Watch for Injuries
Former Marine Pressfield recalls 1965 boot camp roughness with occasional punitive hits. Marine trainer Mahoney and staff credit sports medicine for reducing injuries while preserving tough training as recruits convert to Marines.
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Gates of Fire
Pressfield
Jack Lyon
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Thunderdome
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Activity 4E Thing ID Request Loose Ides of March
The note lists only film titles and ratings in a cryptic line, mentioning Loose Ides of March and other items. It appears to be an internal cataloging or access request for media with PG thirteen and R rated labels. No narrative event or clear reporting fact is present.
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Sister Chooses Adoption Over Family Support
Dear Amy explains a college junior pregnant by the father chose adoption despite financial help from her well-off family. The writer resents the decision and questions responsibility, while Amy urges respect for the choice and suggests open dialogue and counseling, noting adoption through a reputable agency may be considered.
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Amy
Family on cross country run seeks to boost health awareness
The Chicoine family travels 6100 miles in a two person RV starting May 8 with seven children and two parents running 8-10 miles daily. They promote whole foods, blogging and a health petition urging preventive care and sugary drink taxes to curb obesity in Canada and the United States.
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Tanya
Ben
Dayna
Karina
Jake
Whitney
Ottawa
McGill University
Canada
U.S
Chicoine
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