Matchmaking Still Profitable in Egypt Despite Shifting Norms
In Cairo, Khatba marriage agents travel in black Milaya dresses to gather photos and details for families seeking brides. They earn about 230 to 345 dollars monthly, a decent income in Egypt, but education and modern dating reduce demand in cities while villages maintain a monopoly in the marriage market.
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Equal Rights Amendment Fails in California Legislature
The proposed equal rights amendment to the U S Constitution was killed in the 1972 California session amid opposition from women labor leaders. Support from women’s liberation groups contrasted with labor leaders who warned the measure would invalidate laws protecting three million California female workers. The amendment needed two thirds of states to ratify and had earlier passed the assembly.
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Had Psoriasis Ten Years Then Red Patches Go After Four Weeks
A new treatment Oxipor VHC shown by doctors to double effectiveness in removing scales crusts and red patches compared with leading products. Case 17 had psoriasis for a decade and saw redness itching and scales decline within days and disappear in four weeks. Regular use aims to prevent recurrence and all medicaments are medically approved.
First Graders Define Courage Love Kindness and Self Control
A Queens public school teacher shares first graders definitions of courage love kindness and self control from weekly writing assignments. Ethnically diverse class of 30 offers imaginative responses such as courage in space and love as life while linking writing to reading progress.
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Queens
N.Y
Donald P. Adams
John
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