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Listeria bacteria causes serious foodborne illness

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Listeria bacteria causes serious foodborne illness

Friday, December 23, 2022

Dear Doctors: We had to throw away some sliced turkey from the deli because of a listeria recall. We had used some of it to make sandwiches, but fortunately no one in the family got sick. What is listeria?

Employee wants to roll over her vacation time

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Employee wants to roll over her vacation time

Friday, December 23, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have lots of vacation time left that I cannot roll over. I only realized it the other day, and it's already almost the end of the year. I asked my boss if I can take time off right now, and she said it's the worst possible time because other people are already out of the office.

Best advice? Stay out of Russia

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Best advice? Stay out of Russia

Thursday, December 22, 2022

If there’s one clear lesson from the Brittney Griner/Paul Whelan controversy that’s keeping partisans in America’s culture wars all worked up, it’s this: Stay out of Russia.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, December 22, 2022

It's a popular question worth revisiting: Is gift wrap recyclable? The answer is yes and no: It all depends on the type of wrapping paper you have.

Mom switches from one unhealthy habit to another

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Mom switches from one unhealthy habit to another

Thursday, December 22, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am worried about my mother's newfound habits. She used to drink, and I was the one who pleaded with her to quit, but now she has turned to other unhealthy behaviors instead.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

In 1913, the New York World newspaper published Arthur Wynne's 'Word-Cross Puzzle,' the first crossword puzzle.In 1937, Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' the first feature-length animated film, premiered.In 2012, the Walt Disney Company completed its $4.06 billion purchase of Lucasfilm...

Confidence in election system recovers

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Confidence in election system recovers

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Consumer confidence in the economy is down 5% over the past month. That is worrisome and it is significant.

RA patients can have higher risk of mild cognitive impairment

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RA patients can have higher risk of mild cognitive impairment

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Dear Doctors: My husband has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. One of his doctors says that when someone has RA, there's a higher risk of cognitive impairment. He also said that some of the newer medications can keep that from happening.

Employee can’t tolerate co-worker’s B.O.

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Employee can’t tolerate co-worker’s B.O.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a co-worker who has serious B.O. I know he showers and takes care of himself, even though he doesn't smell like it. We were on a business trip recently and had to stay in the same house.

Hanging on to Christmas traditons is important

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Hanging on to Christmas traditons is important

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Idon't consider myself a person bound by tradition.Usually, I'm all about change, encouraging people to change and looking for ways to change myself. I generally think that new experiences make life both more memorable and meaningful.Except for Christmas.