Underwood praises Soul Surfer role amid film doubts
Carrie Underwood reflects on her first movie experience in Soul Surfer. She plays a youth counselor and says she isn’t as bad as she feared but isn’t ready to carry a film solo. The piece highlights her self assessment and growth.
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Piers Morgan to replace Larry King on CNN in January
CNN named Piers Morgan of America’s Got Talent as Larry King’s replacement for the prime time lineup in January. Morgan will host a similar interview program for CNN. CNN also announced a new prime-time show with Eliot Spitzer and Kathleen Parker in October.
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Glenn Shadix dies at 58 longtime Beetlejuice actor passes away
Glenn Shadix the Alabama born actor who played the portly designer in Beetlejuice has died at age 58 in his Birmingham home. Personal manager Juliet Green says the cause is unknown and family notes a memorial will be held Saturday in Birmingham. He voiced in The Nightmare Before Christmas and appeared in numerous TV shows.
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Country singer James Otto hospitalized in Nashville
Country singer James Otto is hospitalized in Nashville for an abdominal illness and has canceled weekend shows in Clarksville Tennessee and Berea. He says he has felt unwell but believes the baby Ava's arrival distracted him. His wife Amy gave birth to a daughter on August 24. Otto aims to return soon and continues to promote a new album releasing this Tuesday.
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Parents vs Daughter Over Skydiving Riskshy Pursuits
A mother in a dispute over funding her daughter's thrill seeking like skydiving and rappelling is urged to stop subsidizing and accept her growth as an independent adult. A reader asks how to handle condolences for a dying acquaintance and how to address marital concerns with communication.
Dear Abby explores living alone safeguards with clever deceptions
Readers share tips to appear not living alone through props like clothing, fish or household items. Noting safety, responses include displaying feminine or male gear, dressing rooms, and even a two person dining setup to deter would be intruders.
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Genetic risk for obesity offset by daily activity finds limits
A study shows sedentary individuals with obesity related gene variants gain more weight, while those with at least one hour of daily exercise see smaller gains. Each inactive person variant links to about 1.3 pounds of extra weight, versus 0.8 pounds for those who exercise. Researchers note lifestyle can modulate genetic risk.
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