Dear Abby: Upfront talk on drugs for kids
A mother seeks guidance on preventing her six year old son from drug or alcohol experimentation. The columnist recommends open, consistent education about brain damage and the family history of alcoholism, with a non punitive dialogue that encourages honesty and trust.
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Secrets and trust test in a midpoint marriage
A married narrator questions her husband’s secrecy about an old girlfriend while considering therapy, with Amy advising transparency and counseling. A second reader asks about baby registery while expecting and receiving encouragement to register. The column closes with a reader’s vacation memory and Amy’s response.
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The Lady in Blue pool book review
A poolside reader balks at disposable summer reads yet praises Javier Sierra’s The Lady in Blue for its engaging mix of style and substance. The reviewer notes the book’s appeal amid sun and chlorine, offering a tempered endorsement of a novel that fits the vacation mood while inviting deeper interest.
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The Lady in Blue review notes wild thriller misfires
A rambunctious page-turner featuring time travel prehistory and a cavalcade of names. The critic savages tangled plotting and repetitive dialogue yet praises pulp energy and fast chapters. The book blends mysticism, conspiracy, and fashion with uneven execution.
Prince Performs Three Hometown Shows as Fans Rally
Minneapolis native Prince delighted fans with three concerts in his city over 12 hours. He opened at a department store for a 45 minute set, then played Target Center before a late First Avenue return. Authorities halted the run at nearly 3 a.m., after 15 songs of a 24 song set.
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Lionel Richie Defends Daughter Nicole Amid DUI Case at Essence Fest
Lionel Richie addressed his daughter Nicole Richie's DUI case at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans calling her situation unfortunate. Nicole, 25, faces a misdemeanor DUI charge with a prior 2003 DUI allegation, as Paris Hilton's probation case is noted for comparison. The festival drew about 200,000 attendees, marking its return to New Orleans since Katrina, after a brief Houston run.
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Aiken Flight Disturbance In Tulsa Bound Trip Incident
Aiken was involved in an on flight dispute with a woman aboard a Continental Airlines plane heading to Tulsa for a Brady Theater show. FBI could not confirm the passenger identity, but witnesses described a minor shove and foot on an armrest. Passengers were held until agents arrived. no injuries or arrests reported.
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