Dear Abby column on cervical cancer and marital abuse
A reader describes a friend's death from cervical cancer after avoiding annual pap smears due to childhood sexual abuse. The advice column urges yearly pelvic exams and mentions seeking support and counseling. A second reader details a 25 year marriage where the husband ignores his wife’s name, prompting guidance on coping and recognizing passive aggression.
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Katy
Henry
Nameless
Ask Amy: Don’t dog your way out of watching pet care
A reader balks at watching a friend's dog four times daily with last minute requests and commuting challenges. Amy advises firm, honest refusal and suggests the friend should hire boarding, not rely on the sender.
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Hugs in the workplace prompt etiquette tips from expert
Gail Madison, an etiquette consultant in Huntingdon Valley, advises college students and millennials on avoiding hugs in professional settings. She recommends a sideways stance for handshakes or stepping back to reclaim space, and even suggests pleading the flu if needed.
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Gail Madison
Hug etiquette shifts as men vary on embracing friends
A Philadelphia sociologist notes health benefits from hugging but warns about etiquette as attitudes diverge. Two locals describe different hug styles with men often preferring a quick squeeze. Activist Rafael Rivera observes rising acceptance for friendly embraces amid rights visibility.
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McCormack
John Langan
Philadelphia
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Night Moves Examines Environmental Extremism and Consequences
The film follows three pairings plotting to use 500 pounds of ammonium nitrate to fuel a boat built to carry out an act. Dena faces a tough shop lie to obtain the chemical while Josh prepares the hull, and Reichardt explores responsibility, disillusionment, and the reach of political extremism beyond the act.
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Dena
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