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Car Talk: Don’t get bent out of shape from your crooked steering wheel

Dear Car Talk: When going straight, the steering wheel of my 2014 Acura RDX is turned about 15 degrees to the right. Is this within tolerance, or is there something that needs fixing, like an alignment? -- Dave Yeah, it's within tolerance if you're driving a demolition derby car, Dave. Or ...

Dear Annie: Private matters, public knowledge

Dear Annie: I love your advice and the fact you're able to cut to the chase. I find myself in need of your level head, too! I've been (mostly) happily married for 26 years. My husband is very gregarious and never met a stranger. In fact, he happily opens up his life to anyone and everyone. I ...

Hints From Heloise: Scents are made ‘to be discovered’

Dear Heloise: The French have a saying: "Scents are made to be discovered, not announced." -- David K., in Buffalo, New York David, this is very true. But unfortunately, some people -- both men and women -- don't understand the phrase "less is more." -- Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT ...

Dear Annie: The uneven split

Dear Annie: My friend insists on splitting every restaurant bill "evenly," no matter what. The problem is, she always orders cocktails and appetizers, while I usually stick to one entree. Last week, my $22 dinner somehow became $48 after the "split." When I suggested we each pay for what we ...