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‘Town hall’ anything but journalism

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‘Town hall’ anything but journalism

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Time was when people calling themselves journalists were in the business of reporting news, not creating it. However, we no longer have political journalism in this country; instead, we have TV. And what TV is about, almost regardless of what it pretends to be about, is celebrity.Oh, and money.

Could 2024’s victor be an unknown?

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Could 2024’s victor be an unknown?

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

WASHINGTON — Increasingly, it appears that it may take a phenomenon from the old Democratic Party for the new Republican Party to move beyond its nomination-infatuation with Donald Trump.It is much forgotten in a party that depends so much on minorities and liberals, but the early front-runner for...

Nephew has unrealistic expectations of enlistment

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Nephew has unrealistic expectations of enlistment

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a nephew who is dead set on joining the military. He has been talking about it for a few years, and it's almost time to enlist. He believes that it’s as easy as 1-2-3: He will apply, get in and go to basic training.

There are several stages to fire ant bites

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There are several stages to fire ant bites

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: My husband and I were clearing weeds when I felt a sharp jab on my leg. I thought the weed whacker had kicked up a rock, but it was a bite from a fire ant. The pain was severe, as was the reaction. I got a huge lump, blisters and bright red skin.

How to cover Donald Trump

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How to cover Donald Trump

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Since Donald Trump is the firmly established frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, that raises the question: How does the media cover him over the next 18 months?This issue was crystalized by CNN's decision to interview the former president live before a raucously supportive...

Lukewarm water by candlelight

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Lukewarm water by candlelight

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Yesterday wasn't the best day.I don't like to complain and, the truth is, I have very little to complain about.Still, yesterday was not the best day.I woke with a stomachache. I'd gone to bed with a stomachache, and this is not terribly unusual.

Mom angry at mother-in-law in delivery room

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Mom angry at mother-in-law in delivery room

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, which should have been a moment of pure joy and excitement. Unfortunately, my husband's mother had other plans. Despite my wishes, my mother-in-law insisted on being in the delivery room during the birth of our child.

Woman criticized for brightly colored hair

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Woman criticized for brightly colored hair

Saturday, May 20, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently dyed my hair a fun color, and one of my girlfriends criticized me for trying to look younger than I am. I am a 50-yearold woman, and I work in the arts. She works in a corporate job, wears a conservative hairstyle and has let her hair go gray.

Options for treating misery of motion sickness

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Options for treating misery of motion sickness

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Dear Doctors: If a flight I’m on has turbulence or if it descends too fast and the pressure drops, I get very nauseated. Why does that happen?I’ve tried motion sickness medication, but it makes me feel like I am in a tunnel. Even the nondrowsy kind knocks me out to where I can’t function.

Graduation hurts – in two ways

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Graduation hurts – in two ways

Saturday, May 20, 2023

When your kid begins her senior year, there is no end of advice you receive from others who have gone through the process before you.“Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.” “Take lots of pictures.” “Try to be at everything.” “I won’t lie – it’s going to hurt.”