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Michelle Obama launches campaign to tackle obesity

February 9, 2010 on Page C1 By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries. The first lady talks about this “guilty pleasure” all the time, trying to ward off any notion that … 1
The Slice: Being dingy seems to be OK nowadays

February 9, 2010 on Page C1 Maybe it’s just me. But it seems like there’s less fretting lately about car dings. You know, chips and dents in the sides of vehicles resulting from careless door-flingers parking …
Fragile X sufferers may soon find help

February 9, 2010 on Page C1 A pill to ease a type of mental retardation? An experiment is under way to develop one, aimed at a genetic disorder that might unravel some of the mysteries of …
Door’s not barred for Katie

February 9, 2010 on Page C2 CBS News chief Sean McManus says he expects that Katie Couric will stay at the network “for a long time.” Although no negotiations have taken place, McManus offered the strongest …
Mom says blue, teen says azure

February 9, 2010 on Page C2 Dear Annie: My 19-year-old daughter has always argued with me about everything. I could say the sky is blue, and she would say, “No, it’s azure.” When she was a …
Horoscope

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Using a light touch

February 9, 2010 on Page C3 PHILADELPHIA – Gloria Correa has tried all the standard weapons in her war against cancer: chemotherapy, radiation, and finally surgery. But when a surgeon opened her up last fall to …
Did saltpeter sabotage sex life?

February 9, 2010 on Page C3 Q. I’m a 28-year-old male, and I’ve never had much of a sex drive. I recently learned from a family member that my mother, believing it curbed sexual appetite, dosed …
Watch for ‘syrup’ on food label

February 9, 2010 on Page C3 DEAR DR. GOTT: I have both your diet and cookbooks but have a question about sugar. I use an artificial coffee creamer that claims to be sugar-free but contains “corn-syrup …
Health bulletin

February 9, 2010 on Page C3 New listings Glen Dow Academy Extended Hours Benefit for Cancer Patient Care – Friday, 3-7 p.m. at Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design, 309 W. Riverside Ave. Benefit is held …
Parents seem to scale back over-the-top birthdays

February 8, 2010 on Page C1 Ooopsy the Clown threw in a bubble machine for the monkey- themed party marking Nicholas Castillo’s first birthday. She usually charges extra, but what’s a clown to do in a … 2
The Slice: Nearly 30 years later, he still speaks of miracles

February 8, 2010 on Page C1 With the 30th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice” two weeks away, it seems like a good time to check in with Mike Eruzione. The captain of the 1980 U.S. …
His spirit can again take flight

February 8, 2010 on Page C2 After a year of insurmountable grief, John Travolta is back at work. He took most of last year off to mourn the death of his 16-year-old son Jett, who died …
Annie’s Mailbox: Tell boyfriend it’s time to move on

February 8, 2010 on Page C2 Dear Annie: My boyfriend, “Michael,” has been irritating me for the past month. He breaks his promises, goes back on his word, bosses me around like crazy and gets angry …
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Recycle old sweater into pair of mittens

February 8, 2010 on Page C3 This is the time of year when kids and adults like me lose one or more of their mittens. Our pairs simply don’t match up in February the way they …
Mr. Dad: Keep an eye on toddler’s TV time

February 8, 2010 on Page C3 Dear Mr. Dad: My 18-month-old son is suddenly obsessed with TV. He watches at least three to four hours per day. My wife doesn’t see the problem since it allows …
Miss Manners: Colleague shows she’s no friend

February 8, 2010 on Page C7 DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was laid off after six years, it was not unexpected – there had been a change of ownership over a year ago, and it was …
As side effect, technology creates communication gap between generations

February 7, 2010 on Page D1 John Caputo grew up with grandparents who settled in the United States from Italy. They didn’t speak much English. They didn’t like talking on the phone. Luckily, he lived three … 2
The Slice: Can we just call it a tie?

February 7, 2010 on Page D1 I have decided that I cannot print any more “Nicest receptionist” nominations. For one thing, I have received too many. So if The Slice mentioned, say, Colleen Graczyk at Brighton …
TV gamble for Kenny

February 7, 2010 on Page D2 Kenny Rogers is marking 50 years in the music business with a star-studded TV special. “Pretty courageous, isn’t it?” Rogers, 71, said with a laugh.
Rules of conduct too much to ask

February 7, 2010 on Page D2 Dear Carolyn: My wife shares my views of the extreme difficulty, on a few fronts, of her mother’s extended visits to our home. My wife is amenable to discussions with … 1
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Workout space as important as equipment

February 7, 2010 on Page D3 Choosing a room to function as a home gym or personal workout space is just as important as finding the right equipment. The key is to make the space inviting, …
Act quickly, but wisely, on insulation

February 7, 2010 on Page D3 Q. I own a very old house that was never insulated. I want to insulate the attic but have received so many conflicting opinions from contractors that I don’t know …
There’s a delicate balance to blending male, female tastes in interior design

February 7, 2010 on Page D3 In some ways, it was simpler before. When Joy Lane Hicks wanted to buy a new piece of furniture or do some redecorating, she says, “I would start with, ‘Hey, …
Home calendar

February 7, 2010 on Page D4 Arts/Crafts Winter Market - Sponsored by Heart of the Arts. Featuring food, crafts, art and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 669-2249
‘Avenue Q’ won’t pull many punches

February 7, 2010 on Page D5 People have been asking: Exactly how rude and bawdy is “Avenue Q” going to be? The tour arrives at the INB Performing Arts Center beginning Thursday. I’m at somewhat of …
Williamson examines black history in Spokane

February 7, 2010 on Page D5 A fascinating new book has hit the shelves about an important part of our region’s history: “African Americans in Spokane,” by Jerrelene Williamson (Arcadia Press, $21.99). Williamson is the ideal …
Best-selling books

February 7, 2010 on Page D5 Fiction 1. “The Help,” Kathryn Stockett (Putnam/Amy Einhorn, $24.95)