Dear Abby advises on long lasting affairs and a baby sitter clash
Dear Abby weighs in on a married couple in a eight year affair and the risks of continuation. She also answers a letter from a birthday party host about a missing 3 year old left in care, criticizing the parents for neglect and urging safer arrangements.
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Abby
Holly
Acton
Mass
ASK AMY Closed-off hubby needs to talk
A long married reader seeks guidance on a silent husband who offers little change or counseling. The couple shares a good life and a daughter but faces dwindling intimacy and ongoing tension. The reply urges commitment to mutual happiness and recommends seeing a therapist for perspective and change strategies.
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Amy
Dating advice on honesty and dental care in relationships
A reader asks about handling sensitivity in relationships and Amy Dickinson cites exploring motivations, warning against divorcing for attention. The exchange discusses dating pitfalls and suggests checking dental hygiene as a potential factor in chemistry and dating success.
Medical Blogging Raises Privacy and Liability Concerns
Detroit reporters detail how doctors post patient observations online in blogs like neonataldoc and urostream. Critics warn HIPAA risks and license loss, while supporters say blogs offer outlets for professionals. anonymity complicates boundaries and accountability.
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Detroit
U.S
David Stern
University of Michigan Medical School
TJ Bucholz
Michigan Department of Community Health
Medical Licensing Board
Bucholz
Blogspot.com
Detroit Free Press
Neonatal blog creator protects privacy amid harsh debate
A Detroit News piece examines a neonatology blogger known as neonataldoc who shields his identity online. He discusses controversial topics including resuscitation of very premature babies and the ethics of care for poor teenage mothers while blurring hospital details to avoid exposure.
iPod on the Go: Nevertech TRAFFIC Jamz and iTurbo chargers
The Nevertech TRAFFIC Jamz is an all in one iPod accessory that acts as a wireless FM transmitter to play iPod audio through a car stereo while recharging. The iTurbo charger provides on the go charging for iPods using AA batteries and is ready with a blue indicator after tightening the base.
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McClatchy Newspapers
Google Image Ripper speeds up image searches
A tool called Google Image Ripper bypasses thumbnails and delivers full-size results in one page. Users enter a search term and select an image size, speeding up finding desired images. Presented by McClatchy-Tribune via dearcomputer.algir.
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Google Images
Dearcomputer
Algir
CalLts California Lighthouses Site Highlights History
An article notes the RudyaIce lighthouse site features historical essays and photos of California lighthouses. The home page offers a color-coded map by region with lighthouse icons linking to descriptions directions photos and histories plus visitor information references and related links.
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Rudyalicelighthouse.net
California
San Francisco Bay Area
Lake Tahoe
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