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Pastor comes to terms with his back-woods roots

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Pastor comes to terms with his back-woods roots

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Growing up in West Virginia, Rev. Michael Clary always wondered about some of the archaic language his elders used, words like “yonder” and “reckon.”Then he learned that his grandfather — a steel-mill worker and country preacher — had memorized the classic King James Bible by listening to tapes...

Large portion of population benefits from ASMR

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Large portion of population benefits from ASMR

Friday, February 10, 2023

Dear Doctors: I would like to know more about ASMR. I never heard of it until a friend's daughter started watching videos of people whispering.She says she likes how it feels. I watched for a bit, and nothing happened, but my own daughter has become a fan.

Employee feels unappreciated by taciturn boss

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Employee feels unappreciated by taciturn boss

Friday, February 10, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I feel like my boss doesn't actually like me despite putting on a friendly face in public. They always seem to be on edge around me.

President nobody wants to run again

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President nobody wants to run again

Friday, February 10, 2023

President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address was widely seen as both a traditional speech and as the informal, unstated kickoff to his 2024 reelection campaign.

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.