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Pet of the Week
Abby is an affectionate poodle/terrier mix with a bouncy personality. When she transferred from an overcrowded regional shelter, her matted coat was shaved, but it is returning slowly to its natural fluffy appearance. Abby's actual age is unknown, but...
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Mailbag: Advice column was food for thought
The cooking tips from Elle Harrow and Terry Markowitz were terrific ("Cooking tips from Elle and Terry," All About Food, June 21). Who knew, even me as a registered dietitian, that bell peppers with three bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for...Tags: Dana Rohrabacher, Barack Obama, Republican Party, Pakistan
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In The Pipeline: A clean bill of health for neighborhood
Several weeks ago, I wrote about Machelle Murray, a local mom who is struggling to find answers about her insurance coverage as she battles cancer. The column prompted an outpouring of advice, support and even money for Murray. It also brought several...
Tags: Human Body, Cancer, Brain, Medical Research, Health
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10 Stories that will be talked about today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. CONGRESS INVESTIGATING IRS SCANDAL A House committee is holding hearings this week on the IRS' targeting of tea party and conservative political...Tags: Kermit Gosnell, Tea Party Movement, Justice System, Kensington, Consumer Goods Industries
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What happens if you stop going to so many meetings?
Spend more time on priorities, preparation and follow-up and less time in meetings. Here's how. Accept fewer meeting invites, reduce the length of meetings you schedule and block out time for work. Read author and time coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders&...Tags: Networking
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Floridians' summer-travel plans bode well for tourism here, elsewhere
Need a vacation? Good news: Travel club AAA says more of us will get one this summer, which should benefit Orlando tourism. AAA said its annual survey of Florida residents found that 70 percent plan to take a vacation of four days or more between May and...
Tags: Hotels and Accommodations, Orlando International Airport, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Trips and Vacations
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'Ask Amy' ebook released
Our newest e-book features timeless advice from a comforting voice and familiar face. “Ask Amy: Advice for Better Living” is a collection of Amy Dickinson’s answers to questions on topics including marriage, family, parenting, siblings,...
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How to update census' race question
A notable example of how Americans fall through the cracks in census data-gathering caught my eye recently. It appeared on the black-oriented TheRoot.com website under this intriguing headline: "I found one drop; can I be black now?" The "one drop" is a...
Tags: Minority Groups, Population and Census, Racism, Demographics
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Susan Hahn Susan Hahn was editor of TriQuarterly for 14 years. She is author of a recent novel, “The Six Granddaughters of Cecil Slaughter”; nine books of poetry, including “Self/Pity” and “The Scarlet Ibis”; and...Tags: The Wall Street Journal, Environmental Pollution, Dining and Drinking, Nelson Algren, Culture
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Woman's surname is hers to keep or change
Dear Amy: I have been dating a wonderful woman for several months now, and we have fallen deeply in love. We talk of spending our lives together, and although we are undecided if we would get legally married, we would at the appropriate time make a...
Tags: Chicago Tribune Columnists, Gymnastics, Human Interest
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Court listings: April 17
Shyla Ann Baltzell, 24, of 214 S. Eighth St., parking/standing violation, fined $91.50. Mohammad Fahad Alotaibi, 29, of 822 N. Congress St., No. 5, DUI, first offense, fined $520 and sentenced to 60 days in jail with all of the jail sentence suspended....Tags: Fines, Trials, Prisons, Watertown, Groton
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Column: Advice for happy living in Aberdeen
As a public service, we occasionally offer tips designed to ensure a happy life in Aberdeen. Here is the newest round of top-flight advice: When leaving the Wendy's parking lot, don’t wait more than 10 minutes to turn left. Just give up and...Tags: Walmart, Pumpkin
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