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Sunday Confessional: I Didn't Mean To Be Insensitive
A few days ago, my sister emailed me with some terrible news. Her dog, that she had for 7 years, had been unexpectedly rushed to the emergency room in the middle of the night. He was in horrible pain, and after taking an x-ray, she and her husband discovered that he had cancer.
Helping a Grieving Friend
We have all been through sad times in our lives, experiencing a death in your family, the death of a pet or close friend, or a boyfriend. Even when it's expected, it's never easy to come to terms with life's roller coaster ride. Having a friend there to support you can make a world of difference, so what are you to do when you're one of those friends?
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Ted Kennedy Passes Away at 77 After Long Battle With Cancer
We're sad to report that Senator Ted Kennedy, the youngest Kennedy brother, passed away Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, MA. Although the infamous incident at Chappaquiddick marred his reputation, Kennedy in later years was known for championing healthcare reform, better working wages, and equal rights, he was called the "liberal lion of the senate."
Most recently, he was known for his love of Portuguese water dogs, which he shared with the Obamas when he gave the first family their dog, Bo.
Infamous Reform School For Girls Closes Its Doors
The idea of a reform school for girls seems to come straight out of a B-movie from the '50s, complete with stock characters like the naïve innocent, the hardened mean girl with a heart of gold who ends up plotting a way for them both to escape, and an evil warden who gets in their way. It's hard to believe that such a place could still exist.
Until August of this year, the notorious Beloit reform school for girls in Beloit, KS did exist, and the school, founded in the 1890s, only recently shut down because the state could no longer afford to house the remaining 21 girls to the tune of $200,000 a year.
Could You Do Your Partner's Job?
Despite the passing of the "lion of the Senate," the people of Massachusetts might soon have another Senator Kennedy at their service. Democratic leaders like Sen. Orrin Hatch and Sen.
Can You Spot the Ellie Greenwich Song?
Legendary songwriter Ellie Greenwich passed away yesterday at the age of 68. Her 1960s songwriting had a major impact on pop culture of the 20th century, and I'm almost positive that you've had a song written by Ellie stuck in your head many times before. See if you can pick out songs written by Ellie in this quiz.
Front Page: Journalist Robert Novak Dies at 78
- Robert Novak, the columnist and TV commentator who famously outed CIA operative Valerie Plame, died yesterday at age 78. — LA Times
- The White House may use an obscure budget maneuver to pass healthcare bill without Republican backing. — CNN
- A series of blasts in Baghdad killed at least 75 people and injured hundreds.
John Hughes: Influential Director — and Pen Pal
Director John Hughes, who passed away Thursday at age 59, made a big impact on those of us who grew up watching his films and crushing on his characters. But he made an even bigger impact on Alison Byrne Fields: he was her pen pal.
As she recounts on her blog, We'll Know When We Get There, Fields and Hughes sent letters back and forth between 1985 and 1987, after Alison poured her heart out to Hughes praising The Breakfast Club.
Which John Hughes Character Did You Crush On the Most?
We just got the sad news that director John Hughes passed away today at the age of 59. Hughes was the creator of many lovable characters. From the swagger-charged Ferris Bueller to Judd Nelson as the rebel John Bender in The Breakfast Club, Hughes had a knack for writing classic teen characters.
Say What? The Fountain of Youth
"Cigarettes, whiskey, and wild women."
— The late Henry Allingham, who passed away this weekend, describes how he made it to 113 years old. Born in 1896, the Englishman was the world's oldest man.
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