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New job brings imposter syndrome

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New job brings imposter syndrome

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: After passing the job final interview at one of the biggest companies in the United States, I’ve been struggling with imposter syndrome. Although I was chosen for this role because of my experience and skills, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m not good enough.

And another Biden parting outrage

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And another Biden parting outrage

Friday, December 27, 2024

On Monday morning, the White House announced that President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 prisoners, all murderers and some multiple murderers, on federal death row.

Cheers to sleep and time when hung over

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Cheers to sleep and time when hung over

Friday, December 27, 2024

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctor: My wife overindulged on her birthday and wound up with a pretty fierce hangover – headache, nausea, brain fog, the works. She got so much weird advice that it got us to wondering, what exactly is a hangover? Are there any remedies that actually work?

Sister marrying man with significant debt

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Sister marrying man with significant debt

Friday, December 27, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My younger sister is getting married to a man with a significant number of financial issues, and I’m really worried about her future. He has $300,000 in combined credit card debt and student loans, and to make matters worse, he’s earning only $40,000 a year.

Biden’s stained economic legacy

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Biden’s stained economic legacy

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

As he enters the final month of his first and only presidential term, Joe Biden is speaking to history, emphasizing the positive side of his legacy while he can still command an audience.Biden rightly boasts that he’s leaving his successor a strong economy – perhaps the best in the world.

Avoiding the scale sounds much easier

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Avoiding the scale sounds much easier

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

I’ve had the mantra “It’s not what you eat between Christmas and New Year’s that counts, it’s what you eat between New Year’s and Christmas,” in my head because my husband, Peter, and I have been trying to keep our weight in check. Peter is doing it for sensible reasons.

Plant owner can’t keep plants alive

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Plant owner can’t keep plants alive

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently developed a love for having plants around my home because they add such a refreshing vibe, but I struggle to keep them alive. People remark that I don’t have a green thumb and that I should give up on this hobby, but I’m determined to prove them wrong.

CHS band members playing songs included, from left, Charles Terrell, Jesus Bonilla, Hazel Hoffman, Jackson McCullough, Corbin Weaver, Abigail Williams, Belicia Gamon, Jules Harrison, Karely Aguilar Guzman, Ashley Garcia and homeowner Mike Mapel. Not pictu

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CHS band spreads cheer

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Wednesday afternoon my husband and I were the recipient of a special delivery of musical Christmas carols presented by 11 members of the Clinton High School Band at our home in Butler.

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Feeding event proves to be impressive success for community

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is Lucy Moreno’s thoughts about the recent Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe.We were able to serve 600 plates of food – so many blessings. We are so blessed and thankful.We want to thank all the people who came and all the people who helped. I’m so grateful and blessed.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Fat plays role in regulating body temperature

Friday, December 20, 2024

Dear Doctors: I was very interested to read your column that talked about the fat around your organs, and how when you have too much, it is bad for your health. I have also heard of something called brown fat, and that it’s actually a good thing. Can you please explain?