Tom Clancy Dies at 66 in Baltimore
Best selling thriller author Tom Clancy died in Baltimore at age 66. He rose to prominence with The Hunt for Red October and once visited the Reagan White House for lunch where Navy Secretary John Lehman pressed for sources of his secret material. Clancy maintained his information stayed unclassified. Two submarine officers reviewed his final manuscript.
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Anxiety and family strain in a Dear Abby column
A Virginia reader seeks advice on her anxious husband Blake who cannot work, plus conflicts with undisciplined stepchildren and financial strain. Abby urges professional mental health care and notes the couple may salvage their marriage with proper treatment. A separate reader asks about excluding a sister from a yearly beach trip, suggesting clear communication to avoid further friction. A Florida reader questions a housecleaner’s fruit theft, with Abby reframing it as a misunderstanding and advising explicit limits.
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Tom Clancy praised for accuracy in intelligence novels
The late author Tom Clancy earned respect in and out of the intelligence community for meticulous technical detail. In a separate verdict, a jury found promoters and Dr. Conrad Murray not liable for Michael Jacksons death, denying Katherine Jacksons multi hundred million dollar damages claim against AEG Live LLC.
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Vacation clash sparks rift with controlling mother
In a reader’s dilemma, a 33 year old mother details long standing control and bigoted behavior from her mother. After a 90 minute restaurant wait during a family vacation, the mother left with her young son, prompting a fallout that may sever ties. The columnist suggests examining family dynamics and healing paths.
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Detergent Pods Spark Design Debate Over Child Safety
The rise of candy like laundry pods raises concerns about child exposure. AAPCC reports 6,724 children under five exposed through August, with cases of vomiting and respiratory issues and at least one fatality. P&G and Costco began packaging changes to reduce appeal and improve safety.
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Space startup launches public Kickstarter telescope campaign
Planetary Resources aims to space science outreach with the ARKYD 100 Kickstarter. The project blends public involvement with research sharing, using Space Selfies to engage backers. Backers include Libby Norcross and supporters like James Cameron and Larry Page as the firm grows toward future mining concepts.
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