Watchful dad locks daughter down in virtual house arrest
Reader shares a letter about a 15 year old Becky whose father imposes extreme limits on calls outings and social life citing protectiveness. Abby counsels calm talk and possible psychotherapy for the parents to restore Becky’s privacy and social development.
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Recruiting firms suffer amid US downturn in 2001
Pittsburgh reports show the weak economy squeezing the executive recruitment industry. Analysts estimate up to a third of firms folded or bankrupt, with revenues sliding from 13 billion in 2000 to about 10 billion. Major firms like Thorndike Deland and Ray & Berndtson faced closures or bankruptcy.
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Regulators move on former Merrill Lynch star analyst Blodget
Regulators preparing action against former Merrill Lynch star analyst Henry Blodget. NASD and other regulators weigh charges over alleged misleading public stock endorsements to aid investment banking. Merrill Lynch paid 100 million in May to settle related state probe citing incriminating emails.
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