Woman Entitled to Share of Husband Assets
Reader letters discuss whether a woman in a long marriage should seek a lawyer to claim pension, Social Security, and other assets upon divorce or separation. They share experiences of women who found new lives after legal steps, counseling, or waiting them out.
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Study finds tech terms confuse many consumers
Parade magazine reports that 60 million readers show widespread techno confusion. Only 36 percent understand what a TiVo is while 71 percent own a DVR and can explain its use. Consumers crave simple explanations over marketing jargon, with online gaming among women a notable trend.
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High Tech for Dummies in Tech Preference Survey
The article cites Graham praising CNET.com as a top online tech source for answers, background info, reviews, and news. It notes Robert Moritz as his successor in Parade's tech column and mentions Americans' tech wish list with Plasma TVs and computers tied for first at 26 percent, HDTVs 17 percent, digital cameras 16 percent, and DVD players 10 percent.
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Graham
Robert Moritz
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gadgal@parade.com
Literacy Keys to Digital Advancement Cited by MIT Scientist
Parade technology expert Graham cites an MIT AI researcher who says literacy is the biggest barrier to broader computing use. The piece notes a potential leap with voice activated systems and provides demographic income data for gadget gurus digital mainstreamers tech challenged and older oven iniel figures.
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Graham
Are You a Luddite The Techphobia Debate Revisited
A Boston Phoenix article cites David Wright on technophobia and the Luddite impulse tracing roots to the Industrial Revolution Ned Ludd sabotaging machines. It notes modern anxieties about email VCRs and links tech comfort to purchasing decisions and family tech literacy.
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Teachers share best classroom gift ideas from AMR readers
Readers including Amy Dickinson collect tips from about 30 teachers on appreciated gifts. Many responses note teachers often buy classroom supplies with their own money and value thoughtful, practical presents that aid the class.
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