100 Years Ago: 1924 The Chapman concert next Monday is interesting to Farmington people, who have always found Prof. Chapman’s concerts rare musical treats. The contralto voice of Madame Nadworney and the artistic skill of Rabinowitch with the violin will ensure as fine an entertainment as Mr. Chapman has ever brought. 50 Years Ago: 1974 […]
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Scorpio: Avoid joint ventures or giving up your goals for someone else’s dream.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aja Naomi King, 39; Amanda Peet, 52; Mary J. Blige, 53; Kim Coles, 62. Happy Birthday: Spice things up. Make grand gestures that impact you and those close to you. Open the door that leads to possibilities and positive change. Put your energy into making your dreams a reality. Be […]
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Shingles outbreak leads to “double vision” complication
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86-year-old male in excellent health, except for high blood pressure, which is well-controlled. However, a few months ago, I was hospitalized with periorbital cellulitis as well as a shingles outbreak over the eye. The rash was definitely asymmetrical and confined to the right side of my head. I started […]
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Woman took in parents but now wants them out
DEAR ABBY: I’m a single parent raising five young kids alone. I own my home, have a good job and have done well financially. Five years ago, after several years of making bad financial decisions, my parents showed up on my doorstep. Their house had been foreclosed on. I had given much advice leading up […]
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Turner women searching for rides for medical appointments and errands
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My friend and I are having a hard time trying to find rides to medical appointments and the supermarket. I used to call (Rural Community Action Ministry in Leeds) and they were great. My friend tells me they no longer give rides and she cannot find a company who does. She is […]
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Cast announced for ‘Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’ at The Public Theatre
It’s 1973 and the O’Shea family faces a crisis of biblical proportions when their 19-year-old daughter tells her younger sister about “the birds and the bees” and is overheard by the parish priest. Holy hell and hilarity break loose as the O’Sheas band together and prove that nothing is more sacred than family, in the […]
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Libra: You’ll face opposition if you try to force your ideas on others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 63; Pat Benatar, 71; George Foreman, 75; Rod Stewart, 79. Happy Birthday: Set your sights on what you want to achieve this year, and don’t stop until you are satisfied with the results. A lifestyle change is heading in your direction that will impact financial and professional outcomes. […]
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How to distinguish a virus from a bacterial infection
DEAR DR. ROACH: I watched a show that described how a virus invades a cell and found it fascinating. What is the difference between a virus and a bacterial infection? — G.D. ANSWER: Viral infections start by using a cell receptor to gain entry into the cell. This receptor depends on the virus; for example, […]
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Options and beliefs put relatives at odds
DEAR ABBY: My grandmother and I have lived together for the past 22 years. She raised me from the age of 3. We used to be best friends. However, over the last few years, things have changed. We don’t agree on a lot, and we have very different opinions on almost everything. We argue and […]