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Hints From Heloise: Adapting to the times

Dear Heloise: I also miss the paper version of the news, but after getting the e-edition for a while, I find that the one big advantage of it is the ability to zoom in for larger print and to print out crossword puzzles. And I can also go back to older issues and revisit a topic. I enjoy your ...

Dear Annie: Upstaged and still upset

Dear Annie: "Ashton," a popular boy from my child's elementary school class, moved away in the middle of last year. A couple of months later, his mom let me know they would be visiting. She asked if I would organize some of Ashton's classmates for a get-together, and I agreed. I sent out ...

Car Talk: Some bright ideas for cloudy headlights

Dear Car Talk: Do any of the self-service products for cleaning front plastic headlight covers really work well, or is the professional service the only good choice? -- Don Yes, they can work. I'd say having it done professionally is often better. And replacing the headlight lens is best of ...

Confidante not part of co-worker’s job title

By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: I work in a small office where everyone is friendly, but one co-worker has taken “friendly” to a new level. Over the past year, she’s begun confiding in me about deeply personal issues: her marriage troubles, financial stress, ...

Treatments for some cancers haven’t advanced over the years

By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist Dear Dr. Roach: We’re all amazed at the substantial advances in treating cancer in recent years. But are there certain cancers that science and medicine haven’t had much success with? — A.M.H. Answer: I’m afraid so. Many cancers ...

There are ways to keep wig in pristine condition

By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: For those who wear wigs, I always wear a thin cotton headband under the elastic perimeter of the wig. It absorbs most of the oil and perspiration, especially in warm weather. I rarely have to wash the wig, and when I do, I just wash the edges to avoid soaking the entire wig. In my opinion, they never look quite the same after a major washing. I also have multiple wigs that I rotate, which minimizes the need for washing! I read your column in the Arizona Daily Star. — Wigged Out, in Arizona Antibacterial wipes Dear Heloise: ...