Divorcees Ex Mother-in-Law Friendship Dilemma
Dear Abby addresses a reader who remains in touch with her ex husband's mother and fears revealing this to a new partner. A Dallas area reader warns about red flags and suggests open observation of the child’s social circle. Another note discusses excluding a child from a party and a sabotaging partner in weight loss. This column blends relationship and parenting guidance with personal anecdotes.
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Potter book hype swells with $4 million campaign
Scholastic launches an expansive marketing push for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix timed to the June 21 release. Plans include midnight countdowns in Times Square, billboard ads in major cities, and partnerships with Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles for Potter days. The blitz features bumper stickers, buttons, window displays, and event kits to drive demand after years of fan anticipation.
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Orioles
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Legislature Ends Busy Final Day of Session
Lawmakers worked through the day to finish bills as the session ended. House and Senate chambers traded passes, with filibuster marks and stalled major measures including higher education funding, PSC reform, a belt law, and a 0.08 blood alcohol limit. Democrats blamed Republicans for failing to pass key items while Gov Sanford pressed conferees on a campaign finance reform deal, and a session report card flagged education and health care as failing areas.
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General Assembly
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DMV Reform Signs In as Six Offices Open Saturday
Gov Sanford signs bill to split the DMV from Public Safety making it a stand alone agency. Changes include Saturday hours at six offices and optional tag renewals at county treasurers or private entities with a fee above 24 dollars. Licenses may be renewed for 10 years instead of five. Driving tests may be handled by public and private entities.
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Collins testifies in video gambling trial
Fred Collins, a South Carolina gaming businessman, testifies that he never played the games that made him rich and did not know if his machines involved illegal payouts. The suit, filed by seven plaintiffs seeking damages, accuses Collins and employees of fair trade violations from advertising and paying jackpots above the state limit.
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Fred Collins
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South Carolina
Bling
Larry Richter
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