Unmarried, cohabiting parents may be putting their kids at risk for a host of personal problems-- at least according to a new report from the University of Virgina's National Marriage Project and the Institute for American Values. But are the …

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Are "good" and "divorce" in the same sentence an impossibility? I believe it is possible to have a good divorce. Following are some tips on how to have a good divorce even though you are going through one of the …

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How to avoid getting screwed: A BPA can avoid disputes in the first place by establishing the rules of the band at the outset.  A thorough, written agreement is often enough to resolve a conflict before it gets ugly and …

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Many bands experience conflict during rehearsals, whether regularly or occasionally. If this happens within your band, you may have some concerns about it. Is it a necessary and expected part of the creative process? Is it destructive and inhibiting your …

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The internal strife ripping apart Wilkes-Barre band Breaking Benjamin is the latest incarnation of the oldest story in the music business, Bret Alexander, lead singer of The Badlees and the band's longtime friend, said Tuesday. "Bands break up," Alexander said …

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Faced with the usual options for senior housing and elder care, some older adults are inventing their own grassroots versions — do-it-yourself senior living that’s friendlier, more autonomous and less expensive. Fellows in the News21 program at the Columbia University …

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It’s an emotionally wrenching decision: having to put a parent, spouse or loved one in a nursing home. “The biggest thing for a lot of people is the feeling of guilt,” said Ann Henry, chief operating officer for the Pennsylvania …

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Most people do not want their divorce to be nasty. Why would they? No one aspires to spend money on lawyers or put themselves through the legendary rigmarole of the court system. The best way to prevent the divorce legal …

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While the subject might be difficult to broach, one has to remember it has nothing to do with how much you love each other and everything to do with making sure you both have an insurance policy of sorts against …

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Confucius say: Beware scorned spouse with shared credit. Maybe the Chinese thinker and philosopher didn't quote those lines, but he should have. Your credit sits on dangerous ground when you and your spouse split up. "People do unpredictable things during …

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