Kim Novak Reflects on Vertigo Sixty Years On
Kim Novak, aged 85, discusses her Vertigo role and her own Me Too painting on the 60th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock 1958 classic. The film’s reputation grew post release with critical praise and enduring status alongside Jimmy Stewart. Critics such as David Thomson hailed Novak as delivering a major female performance.
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Kim Novak on Vertigo and Hollywood’s push to reshape stars
Novak describes Columbia Pictures pressure to alter her look and pay while noting the era’s gender bias. She recalls a three year peak as a top star, quitting in 1965 and returning sparingly. She defends speaking out after 2014 Oscar insults and cites Hitchcock dynamics with others in the era.
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Ask Amy Granddaughter Name Sparks Family Rift
A reader vents hurt over granddaughter’s two middle names that honor the late husband’s male and last names. Amy advises focusing on presence with the child, not the feud, and suggests building a relationship despite hurt. Also included: teen friendship worries and a professional’s letter about vocal fry.
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Parents Do Your Jobs Stop Kids From Chaos In Public
A Chronicle Telegram columnist vents about unruly children at a restaurant with grandparents failing to supervise. She contrasts the scene with a nearby indoor play facility and questions societal standards for parenting and courtesy.
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Seniors embrace at home aging with voice tech and wearables
A shift toward home living for seniors is driven by lower costs and independent living tools. Systems like Alarm.com Wellness offer $45–$60 monthly monitoring with upfront fees, while nursing home and assisted living costs exceed $95,000 and $45,000 yearly respectively. Voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Home enable reminders, calls, and remote checks, with new devices like MedHab’s MyNotifi and UnaliWear’s Kanega expanding fall detection and medication reminders. Experts say these technologies balance independence with safety, preserving autonomy for older adults and keeping families connected.
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