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America, tell me what your story is?

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America, tell me what your story is?

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

America, tell me a story. An American political campaign is a mashup of slogans, advertisements, speeches, exaggerations, outright lies, balloons, bunting, brass bands and the occasional discussion about an important issue.But an actual American election is different from a campaign. It is a story.

Woman seeks exit from disconnected group

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Woman seeks exit from disconnected group

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: For the past few years, I have been getting together for dinner with a few other women with whom I used to work. When the first woman left for a new job, another woman started a text group so we can all stay in touch. That same woman would organize a dinner a few times per year.

Fecal transplant for treating C. diff

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Fecal transplant for treating C. diff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Dear Doctors: I was sick for months with debilitating pain, extreme weight loss, fatigue and loss of appetite. I was diagnosed with C. diff related to an abdominal surgery. I’m being treated with antibiotics, but I worry about the effects on my gut microbiome. Is a fecal transplant an option?

The women are sending a message

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The women are sending a message

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Donald Trump wrote on his platform, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” after she endorsed Kamala Harris.Well, of course he hates her.This is a man who cannot stand strong, independent women.

Getting started is always the hardest part

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Getting started is always the hardest part

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

I’m usually pretty good about doing things I don’t want to do. I’ve been alive long enough to know that getting started is always the hardest part. But nothing is harder for me to start than doing weights.I say “doing” weights because I don’t actually lift anything other than myself.

Daughter devastated by cyberbullying

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Daughter devastated by cyberbullying

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My 17-year-old daughter recently posted a picture of herself on Instagram. She was so excited because the photos were from a concert where her favorite band performed.

New manager faces maternity leave dilemma

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New manager faces maternity leave dilemma

Saturday, September 28, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I just got promoted to senior manager at the finance firm where I work. The company is less than five years old, and, although it has been successful, there’s still a lot to be done to stabilize it, just like any other startup.

Understanding vertigo and the treatment

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Understanding vertigo and the treatment

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Dear Doctors: I had such a bad attack of vertigo that my boyfriend drove me to urgent care. The doctor got it to go away by having me lie down and then moving my head around. Why did I have that episode of vertigo, and why did that treatment help?

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Saturday, September 28, 2024

30 YEARS AGO• Hosts for the Rollin Okies Clinton Rally were Paul Willis, Carolyn Willis, Wayne Carson, Toots Carson, Jack King, Bette King, Chick Creech, Kay Creech, Marguerite Heerwald, Casey Graves, Harriet Graves, R.G.Willson, Jeri Wilson, Vern Kiesau, Tommye Kiesau, Neva Kleiner, R.C.

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Pope travels to the heart of Europe to appeal for peace

Saturday, September 28, 2024

(AP) — Pope Francis called for Europe to be a beacon of peace amid war and a welcome home for migrants as he arrived Thursday in the heart of the continent to encourage the dwindling Catholic flock in onetime bastions of Christianity.