TV’s sultry summer schedule stirs with Swingtown and Call Girl
A writer previews CBS Swingtown and Showtime The Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Swingtown, set in 1976 Chicago, follows a young couple amid neighborly swinging. Call Girl, based on Belle de Jour, stars Billie Piper as a secretary with a secret double life. Both shows spark curiosity about modern norms and professional roles.
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Denise Richards
Chicago
CBS
Showtime
England
Belle de Jour
Billie Piper
Hannah
Kickball in Raleigh: teams push roster limits in 60 minute games
The Raleigh North Carolina league of the World Adult Kickball Association features 12 teams this year with 308 players, 4 men and 4 women on the field, 11 players on defense, and a 60 minute game format. Players range in their 20s to mid 30s and games mix sportsmanship with social dynamics as teams like Bulls Dolls face Average Hellfish. The sport emphasizes humor over formality and includes a strong charity component through the association.
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Allison Olive
Thundercats
Raleigh
Kiwanis Park
Bulls & Dolls
Hellfish
Alexander
Olive
N.C
ATP
Raleigh Lague
Moving with a family and a school aged child
A Cleveland area family relocates to Marietta for a fresh start. Their oldest child struggles with sleep and mood after moving, amid friends leaving for California and a latejoining father. The parents seek parental experiences and invite reader input.
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Cleveland Area
Marietta
California
Outdoor Bench Bodywork Instruction by EMH Trainer
EMH Center for Health & Fitness in Avon presents a weekly Work It workout using a park bench. Jake Barb, a certified trainer, guides readers through interval routines that boost functional performance while outdoors.
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EMH Center For Health & Fitness
Avon
Jake Barb
Barb
How to Do It Bench Side Plank with Leg Raises
A guide to performing a bench supported side plank with a leg raise. Position the elbow under the shoulder with the body in a straight line from ankles to ears, then hold 30 seconds each side. Add leg raises for a greater challenge and build up sets over time.
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CBS, the
Joe Miller
North Carolina Capital Division
Kim Alexander
Washington, D.C
World Adult Kickball Association
Kickball.com
Alicia Castelli
Chronicle-Telegram
Oolietcoven
Jake
Chrissy Kadleck
Bruce Bishop
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