Coroner cites alcohol poisoning in Jani Lane death
The Los Angeles County coroner determined former Warrant singer Jani Lane died of alcohol poisoning. Lane, 47, was found dead in August at a Woodland Hills motel, later identified as John Kennedy Oswald born in Akron.
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Dear Abby column readers share joys and regrets on parenthood
Readers weigh whether they would have children again amid stories of adoption, cancer, single motherhood, and blended families. From Eva in Phoenix to Wiser Now in Minnesota, responses affirm love and challenge, with Abigail Van Buren noting reader consensus.
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Ask Amy readers weigh in on marital unhappiness and gift etiquette
A wife seeks guidance on her husband's growing negativity and lack of affection after 13 years and four children. The column urges responsibility sharing, counseling, and reconnecting with the past positive side, plus advice to consider mens groups if mood improves. A second reader asks if it is proper to track gifts for weddings, and Amy calls it keeping score and unseemly. Then a note on flushable items clears up misinformation about what can be flushed and urges proper waste disposal.
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Hawaii Grants Surfing as Sanctioned Prep Sport in Public Schools
Hawaii public schools will add surfing as a sanctioned prep sport. Students will compete in individual boys and girls events and team championships, with judging similar to pro meets. The initial year costs total about 150000 dollars, funded partly by private sources, with DOE funding not used.
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Academy and LACMA team to open world-class film museum
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will collaborate to create a premier film museum beneath the Wilshire Boulevard May Co building. The project aims for a 300,000 square feet space with rotating and permanent exhibits built from the academy’s movie archives.
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Texting study shows texting slows driver reactions
Texas study from the Texas Transportation Institute finds texting while driving more dangerous than thought. Reaction times rise from 1–2 seconds without texting to 3–4 seconds while texting, with drivers at 30 to 60 mph unable to react to sudden hazards.
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