Opinion
Teen's lie about his past jeopardizes future with girl
Dear Abby: I am a 16-year-old guy in my sophomore year of high school. I am known as a friendly, outgoing guy who gets along with girls. My problem is, I used to be one of the biggest jerks who ever was. I was involved in fighting and other things I won't go into. But I turned my life aro…
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Creatine is useful, but it isn't miraculous
Dear Dr. Donohue: I started lifting weights when I was a senior in high school. I am now 23, and I think I have reached a plateau. I haven't made much progress this past year, and I was making huge gains previously. I increased my workout time, but that hasn't made a difference.
Nov 06, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
Here's a health and wellness plan worth trying
The United States Congress and President Obama have been talking all year about a health plan for all the people of our nation. At this time, they have no plan. They have difficulty trying to intelligently explain what they are talking about.
Nov 06, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
Tug of war never ends for parents
Molly is a master multitasker. She can scramble eggs, help with homework and strategize for a meeting agenda, smiling pleasantly at her family all the while. She makes this balancing act look effortless, never breaking a sweat.
Nov 06, 2009 | 11:00 am | Loading…
Our views: Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP! To Jerry Pelz, who has served the community for 40 years as director of the Northeast Community Fund. Pelz recently was honored at a surprise dinner in St. John's Lutheran Church. The Northeast Community Fund has grown from feeding fewer than 100 a month to now serving 3,000 cl…
Nov 05, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…
Here are the cold, hard facts about colds
Dear Dr. Donohue: When can I expect to catch my annual cold? Midwinter? How long is a person with a cold infectious to others? I want to be responsible about not spreading colds, but I'm not sure my boss is happy with me taking time off for having one. It sounds like a wimpy excuse. How d…
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Employee objects to giving cell phone number to boss
Dear Abby: My boss wants my cell phone number for "work purposes." He has trouble with limits, and I am reluctant to give it to him. I don't want to receive text messages, unsolicited calls or contact outside of work. My private life is just that - private.
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Urban deer hunt is worth studying
Since early October, hardly a day has passed that I have not seen a deer.
Nov 05, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
'Crack in Time' cranks up winning formula
When it comes to platformers on the PlayStation 3, it's hard to beat the "Ratchet & Clank" games. The newest, "Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time" improves on its predecessor to make a fantastically fun adventure.
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Tim Cain column: Canceled by popular demand: Gallagher show falls victim to its own lack of promotion
The cancellation of a performance is never good news.
Nov 05, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
Sweet potatoes make for a hearty soup base
It's a safe bet to presume there are soup recipes in today's column because it's colder, furnaces are running and it just seems like a fall thing to do.
Nov 05, 2009 | 9:45 am | Loading…
Friend in need is repaid with bitter disappointment
Dear Abby: Please print this for me on behalf of myself and all the other well-intentioned folks out there who have lent money to others.
Nov 04, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
LDL cholesterol a risk for heart attack
Dear Dr. Donohue: I am a 79-year-old female, 5 feet 2 inches tall and weigh 127 pounds. All my numbers are fine except for cholesterol, which is 151. My diet is low fat to no fat. I have nonfat yogurt every day. The last time my cholesterol was up, I cut out the yogurt and had oatmeal eve…
Nov 04, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
Lax attitude must go with fired officer
The Clinton Police Department is involved in one of those necessary disputes that will have few winners when everything is over.
Nov 04, 2009 | 9:30 pm | Loading…
Unlike state, city is working on finances
The state of Illinois should learn some lessons from the city of Decatur.
Nov 03, 2009 | 10:30 pm | Loading…
Man too wrapped up in girlfriend to visit with grandpa
Dear Abby: My wife and I were visiting our children and grandson, "Rhett," age 24. Rhett is a college student who lives at home. He had his girlfriend, "Peggy," who lives in another town, at the house for the weekend.
Nov 03, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
Heart valve changes don't always warrant treatment
Dear Dr. Donohue: I had been feeling slightly uncomfortable in my chest, especially in the morning after waking. I had an echocardiogram. The report reads: "a trace of mitral regurgitation; mild tricuspid regurgitation; pulmonic valve thin and pliable with normal motion; insignificant val…
Nov 03, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
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