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Car Talk: When your screen goes dark, follow the aftermarket light

Dear Car Talk: I have a 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, and the navigation screen has gone out on me. This leaves me with no GPS, no radio, no music of any kind, and no ability to adjust the clock. The display works intermittently, but only for the backup camera. What would be the best option ...

Hints From Heloise: Where to donate fine china

Dear Heloise: What should I do with a full set of fine china dinnerware that was made in 1968 with a gold edge? My kids don't want it because it can't go in the microwave. It was made by a well-known company and is in beautiful condition. -- Theresa M., in Topeka, Kansas Theresa, you might ...

Dear Annie: Biting that hand that feeds him

Dear Annie: For the 23 years I've been married, I've cooked dinner for my husband nearly every night. He has no idea how much planning, shopping and cleanup goes into it. I think he thinks the food just appears. Recently, he's turned critical about nearly every meal: The chicken's too dry, ...

Hints From Heloise: Cleaning spray can damage skin

Dear Heloise: I saw the advice to put window-cleaning spray on your hand to get rings off and immediately Googled if this was a good idea. It is not! It can be very drying to the skin. I'd think that using window-cleaning spray regularly could also be damaging to the skin. -- Carol B., via ...

Dear Annie: A husband weighs in on weight loss

Dear Annie: My wife, who is 62, has always been insecure about her weight, even though I've never once cared or thought she needed to change anything. A few months ago, she decided on her own to start a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, and she's doing it under a doctor's supervision. She's ...