Ask Amy: lunchroom newspaper row sparks office action
Readers question if coworkers should confront others who take newspapers to the restroom. Amy advises notifying the office manager and posting a rule that newspapers stay in the lunchroom, with the manager enforcing if needed.
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Dear Abby on bridesmaid dress choices and comfort
Readers debate whether a bridesmaid must wear a dress or can wear a suit or pantsuit. Several letters praise wearing a dress for the occasion, while others support comfort and alternative attire. The column notes Abby Van Buren’s guidance and invites readers to write.
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Couric Reflects on CBS Evening News Move
Katie Couric admits the switch from NBC's Today to CBS Evening News was hard and discusses unforgiving viewers change resistance. She recalls frustrations with CBS spending and a moment slapping a news editor over the word sputum while noting executives plan a return to a traditional format.
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Bonham Carter revels as Bellatrix in Potter film
Helena Bonham Carter discusses her role as Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She aimed for a sexy, warrior look with a dishevled elegance, drawing on her prison backstory and aristocratic carriage.
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Design from D1 Evenso Sparks Industry-Driven Debate
The Institute of Art emphasizes curricular independence with Cuffaro stating that industry needs do not dictate the program. Instead, the school collaborates with industry to guide practices. A showcase highlights cutting-edge work by recent graduates across several fields.
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Alumni designers shape bold Dodge Avenger and more
Ryan Nagode a 2003 Institute of Art graduate and Daimler Chrysler designer helped craft the 2008 Dodge Avenger aiming for bold stance and aggressive attitude inspired by the Dodge Charger. Michael Tracz, a 2004 graduate with Design Continuum, collaborated on One Laptop Per Child and the Affymetrix GeneChip project. Aaron Pizzuti, a 1999 graduate, designed the Hurricane concept for Jeep while stressing emotional appeal in vehicle design.
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