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Hasty colleague causes unnecessary work

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Hasty colleague causes unnecessary work

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I work on a project with a woman who drives me nuts.First of all, she does not do a thorough job, which leaves me with a lot of cleanup work. Second, because we are working on this job together, I think we should review the work before sharing it with others.

Cancer support groups can be found helpful

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Cancer support groups can be found helpful

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Dear Doctors: My father is being treated for colon cancer. It was caught early, and his doctor is optimistic. The problem is, he's getting really depressed. His doctor suggested a cancer support group. How do those work? Are they helpful? My dad isn't very chatty and would need to be persuaded.

For candidates, Iowa is no slam dunk

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For candidates, Iowa is no slam dunk

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

I owa is ready for the onslaught of presidential candidates. But a vital question looms, less than a year from the Republican precinct caucuses here: Are the candidates ready for Iowa?

Spouse feels throwing anniversary party is fake

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Spouse feels throwing anniversary party is fake

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: My anniversary is coming up soon, and it's a big one. Normally I would go all out and host a big party, but I'm not feeling it. Half the time I’m so mad at my husband that I don't talk to him.

Learning to be bi-lingual with my husband

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Learning to be bi-lingual with my husband

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

My husband, Peter, is learning Spanish his own way.I do Duolingo online. It is free. It is easy to do. The whole thing is designed like a game, and dancing animated creatures hop up and down and celebrate every time I get five answers in a row correct.

Ukraine: Time to pay now or pay later

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Ukraine: Time to pay now or pay later

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Mitch McConnell is demonized by Democrats, and rightly so, for his malevolent maneuvering that helped Donald Trump appoint three conservative justices to the Supreme Court.

Severity of broken bone determines surgery needed

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Severity of broken bone determines surgery needed

Saturday, March 4, 2023

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: Our 16-year-old son recently broke his arm skateboarding.He had to have surgery, and now he's in a cast. I broke my arm back when I was a boy, but all I needed was a cast. Why does a broken arm need surgery? How long does it take for that kind of break to heal?

Girlfriend won’t stop posting about partner

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Girlfriend won’t stop posting about partner

Saturday, March 4, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I've been with my girlfriend for two years now, and things are great. But I am starting to get a little bit uncomfortable with how often she posts about me on social media.It's nice that she wants to share our moments, but the attention she's getting can be a bit too much.

40 YEARS AGO

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

Saturday, March 4, 2023

30 YEARS AGOA perfect season was recorded by the Clinton Middle School’s seventhgrade basketball team. The Whirlwind squad was undefeated with a 15-0 record.

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Baptist Saddleback Church supports female pastors

Saturday, March 4, 2023

(AP) — Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., was one of five churches expelled by the Southern Baptist Convention for having women pastors on staff. The largest U.S. Protestant denomination's statement of faith prohibits women from being pastors.