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Teasing within my group of friends is getting old

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Teasing within my group of friends is getting old

Thursday, February 9, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: Sometimes it feels like no matter what I say or do, my friend group always makes jokes at my expense. Even though I laugh along, it still feels like the jokes are usually pointed in my direction.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Researchers at the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi recently conducted a study to figure out the absolute greenest way to produce a cup of coffee at home.

GOP can’t stop failing with investigations

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GOP can’t stop failing with investigations

Thursday, February 9, 2023

The two most common themes of MAGA sorehead emails I received last year were the inevitability of an anti-Biden landslide in 2022, and the certainty of Hillary Clinton’s prosecution by “independent counsel” John Durham, supposedly for falsifying evidence against Donald Trump during the “Russia,...

Increased sugar intake can trigger an RA flare

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Increased sugar intake can trigger an RA flare

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I stopped eating sugar while I was losing weight last spring and summer. When holiday sweets started showing up at the office and at parties, I really indulged. I noticed that hip pain from rheumatoid arthritis, which stopped while I was dieting, came back again.

New hire lacks confidence after lying on résumé

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New hire lacks confidence after lying on résumé

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I started my first corporate job three months ago, but I lied about having prior experience in order to get it. It was really daunting at first. I was worried that I wouldn't know what to do, but I somehow managed to make it work.

Nikki Haley takes on Donald Trump

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Nikki Haley takes on Donald Trump

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

More experience in executive governmental office. Greater command of global geopolitical issues. Better understanding of state prerogatives in the American federal system. Deeper commitment to local charitable undertakings. Earlier personal involvement in family business.

Taking a look at a terrifying trend

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Taking a look at a terrifying trend

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Hena Khan was raised in the Washington suburbs, the daughter of immigrants from Pakistan, and she describes the experience this way: “When I was growing up, it was really more about feeling invisible and not thinking my culture mattered.

Mom claims she hardly remembers what I do

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Mom claims she hardly remembers what I do

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

'The worst thing,' I told my mother, 'was when you made us eat venison sausage for lunch. That sausage lasted forever!'I am visiting my parents, and we somehow got to discussing our less-than-favorite foods. My mother always made wonderful school lunches with fresh fruit and a homemade cookie.

Husband has a hard time keeping track of teeth

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Husband has a hard time keeping track of teeth

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband has had false teeth for more than 20 years, so he is accustomed to them. When he drinks heavily, though, he often takes them out of his mouth and puts them who knows where, only to be searching madly for them the next day. I find this infuriating and irresponsible.

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, February 4, 2023

30 YEARS AGOChampions of the Weatherford Eagle Classic Tournament, the Clinton Red Tornadoes, posed with the tournament trophy they took home for winning the event. Shown with the trophy were Jon Stone, Chris Peters, Todd Barnhart, Derek Stratton, Moses Perez, Arnold Castro, Tyrone Lewis Jr.