Short marriages and the psychology of quick divorces
A short lived marriage can leave unique scars despite its brevity. Experts argue that length does not determine durability and emphasize moving from fantasy to reality. Guidance includes taking responsibility, closing legal matters promptly, avoiding secrecy, and explaining openly to reduce shame.
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Sills
Ann Weber
University of North Carolina
Back-to-school canvas shoe makeover guide
Parents and children can refresh worn canvas sneakers before school. Wash, dry, and glue fabric cut from old jeans onto shoes, add geometric shapes with fabric paint, then attach decorative items like rhinestones and shells for a personalized, durable update.
Family life strained by frequent business travel
Andrea Jaster, a corporate gift consultant, notes that business travel stresses families as Americans take about 35 million trips annually. She advises couples stay connected with flowers, postcards, hotel room surprises, and videotaping key events. Coordinate celebrations if possible to ease the long separations.
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Mom
Jenny
Andrea Claster
U.S
Jaster
Colorado Springs
Gazetta Telegraph
Sexual harassment in the workplace defined for managers
Ellen J. Wagner argues managers ignore sexual harassment at their peril and urges clear, written definitions. She says harassment is not purely subjective and provides guidance for organizations, including sample policy elements and how to handle claims with EEOC materials.
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Ellen J. Wagner
Amacom Books
Wagner
Creative Solutions
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Publications Center
L St. N.W
Washington, DC
Elvis 50s Masters Box Promises Refined RCA Reissue
Elvis Presley’s RCA set The Complete 50s Masters collects Sun and RCA Victor hits from Heartbreak Hotel to A Big Hunk O Love plus unreleased tracks. The five disc box includes a 92 page booklet, photos, discography, and liner notes by Peter Guralnick. Production stress aimed to restore original masters and avoid fake stereo.
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Elvis Presley
RCA Records
Elvis
The
Presley
RCA Victor
Sun Records
Clovers
Fool
Lubbock
Texas
Peter Guralnick
Don Wardell
Wardell
RCA
International Restoration Committee
Europe
Indianapolis
Nashville
Hollywood
New York
Be Honest With Kids About Divorce Advice Column
A family expert advises parents to tell children ages 10 and 13 about a divorce honestly and promptly. Sit down with the kids, keep explanations simple, reassure them they will both remain in their lives, and stress that the decision is not their fault. The column notes to avoid angry words and to emphasize love for the children, with reader Mary Matt of Syracuse contributing about guarding children’s friendships and a welcoming home.
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Evelyn Petersen
Knight-Rider
Eader
Mary Matt
Syracuse
Leno Hall clash and Broadway debuts spark chatter
Leno seeks first day with Arsenio Hall as he questions the feuding tone of late entertainment coverage. Marisa Tomei defends taking on Shakespeare in The Comedy of Bivore, while Marla Maples debuts on Broadway in The Will Rogers Follies. Maury Povich praises Maples, and Thurgood Marshall receives an ABA liberty award, stressing citizen activism and progress.
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Arsenio Hall
Entertainment Weekly
Lorio
Marisa Tomei
Joe Pesci
Vinny
New York Times
Adriana
Central Ark
Palace Theatre
Marla
Marla Maples
Maples
Ethel Merman
Mac Davis
Ziegfeld
Flo Ziegfeld
Maury Povich
Ben
Thurgood Marshall
American Bar Association
Supreme Court
ABA
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