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Johnson seizes the moment

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Johnson seizes the moment

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

As quoted: 'Necessity is the mother of invention' (probably Plato). 'I have seen the future and it works' (Lincoln Steffens). 'Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?

People with PTSD can benefit from therapy

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People with PTSD can benefit from therapy

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Dear Doctors: My brother was just diagnosed with PTSD. I would like to know more about that. A guy in his veterans' support group who got a therapy dog says it's helping him feel better.I'm interested in any research about therapy dogs and PTSD.

Aunt struggles with financial burden of gift

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Aunt struggles with financial burden of gift

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My 'nephew' — my cousin's son — is very dear to me.He has autism and sometimes displays violent behavior.

A good cat arrives in a new country

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A good cat arrives in a new country

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

O ur cat, Felix, has a new home. We adopted Felix in Mexico while we were staying there.

Woman seeks clarity about group travel expenses

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Woman seeks clarity about group travel expenses

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have an upcoming birthday trip planned in Hawaii, and I'm unsure about the etiquette of asking the people I've invited to contribute toward the cost of the trip. These are mostly close friends and acquaintances from college.

Standing up to bullies is right thing

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Standing up to bullies is right thing

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, told CNN, 'The way you take care of a bully is you bloody their nose.'

Rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass

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Rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Dear Doctors: I am 74 years old and have Type 2 diabetes. I was prescribed Ozempic, and it helped lower my A1C. I also lost 22 pounds, which I'm happy about.

Daughter upset when parents cut her off

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Daughter upset when parents cut her off

Saturday, April 27, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I have recently made a decision that's caused tension in our family, particularly with our 22-year-old daughter. She now has a stable full-time job, so we've decided to cut off her financial support completely. Understandably, she's extremely upset about this.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Saturday, April 27, 2024

In 1521, explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Philippines.In 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded in the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tenn., killing some 1,700 passengers.In 2018, the leaders of North and South Korea signed the Panmunjom Declaration, officially pledging to work toward...

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, April 27, 2024

30 YEARS AGO• Those present at the Les Amie Bridge Club meeting included Mrs. Florence Cook, Mrs. Barbara Darnell, Mrs. Olga Darnell, Mrs. Helen Deputy, Mrs. Ethel Guthrie, Mrs. Frances Mahanay, Mrs.Colleen Mussen, Mrs. Pearl Ogle, Mrs.Goldie Pettle, Mrs.Elsie Simon, Mrs.Adell Simpson, Mrs.Kay...