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The Slice: Summer in the ‘University’ City?
June 20, 2013 on Page C1 Here’s how you can win a coveted reporter’s notebook. Localize one of the following seasonal song titles by either replacing a word or inserting an extra word.
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Jay-Z’s brand is booming, thanks to Samsung deal
June 20, 2013 on Page C1 NEW YORK He really is more than a businessman. Jay-Z’s partnership with Samsung for his new album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” is another sign of how musicians are finding new …
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Horoscope
June 20, 2013 on Page C2 For 06-20-2013
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Annie’s Mailbox: Son and his wife belittle stepson
June 20, 2013 on Page C2 Dear Annie: Our oldest son, “Adam,” lives two hours away with his wife, “Eve,” and their three children. One child, “Hayden,” is Eve’s from a prior relationship. She married Adam …
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Doctor K: After 4 months, try solid foods with baby
June 20, 2013 on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’ve started giving pureed solid foods to my 2-month-old daughter. My sister doesn’t think this is safe. What’s your opinion? DEAR READER: I agree that it’s too …
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Cuts to Guilds’ School stir criticism
June 19, 2013 on Page A5 Funding cuts to an organization serving vulnerable children have caused backlash for county health officials as they restructure how to distribute stagnant funding at a time when needs are growing. … 54
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Physicians choose to label obesity disease
June 19, 2013 on Page A14 WASHINGTON – The American Medical Association voted Tuesday to declare obesity a disease, a move that effectively defines 78 million American adults and 12 million children as having a medical … 6
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‘Butters’ a mouth-watering gem
June 19, 2013 on Page C1 Quick look: If the thought of butter melting on a hot biscuit or in a dish next to Dungeness crab is enough to get your mouth watering, the new “Flavored …
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Unbeatable beets
June 19, 2013 on Page C1 Spring vegetables are abundant at the farmers markets right now and you can expect to see everything from baby greens, like spinach and leaf lettuces, to beets, English peas and …
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Cossette back at Bake-Off
June 19, 2013 on Page C1 Joan Cossette has done it again. The Colbert woman is one of 60 semifinalists in the 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest. Her Lemon Pistachio Blackberry Thumbprints need votes to advance to …
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No shame in skipping bridal event
June 19, 2013 on Page C2 DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m afraid I have handled something badly. My circle of friends throws a lot of celebrations. This year a friend invited me to her engagement party, bridal …
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Horoscope
June 19, 2013 on Page C2 For 06-19-2013
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B&B butter special treat for guests
June 19, 2013 on Page C3 Greet guests with this easy flavored butter and some simple biscuits or scones. They’ll feel like you doted on them, but it won’t take long at all. The recipe is …
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Culinary calendar
June 19, 2013 on Page C3 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program - GSC Meals on Wheels will be distributing vouchers at the following locations: Today, 10 a.m.-noon, Faith Lutheran Church, 214 W. Weber Road, Deer Park; …
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Farmers markets
June 19, 2013 on Page C3 IDAHO Tuesdays
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YWCA fundraiser Saturday features Italian dinner
June 19, 2013 on Page C3 The phone number for tickets was incorrect in last week’s article about the upcoming YWCA fundraiser, An Evening in Tuscany, which will help raise money to provide a safe place …
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Try Pillsbury Bake-Off contest recipes at home
June 19, 2013 on Page C3 Colbert resident Joan Cossette is making another play for $1 million. For the second time, Cossette is a semifinalist in the Pillsbury Bake-Off Competition. She needs votes to advance her … 1
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Area students honored by schools
June 19, 2013 on Page C4 • Kylie Mohr has been named to the dean’s list and awarded First Honors, the highest level of achievement, for the 2013 spring semester at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. …
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Taco de light
June 19, 2013 on Page C5 Mexican cuisine has been popular for a long time, but my recent travels around our country have persuaded me that fish tacos are big now in a way they never …
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Rum-spiked glaze gives shrimp Caribbean flavor
June 19, 2013 on Page C5 Caribbean flavors jazz up this simple supper salad. We glaze the shrimp with a zesty rum-spiked marmalade, then toss them on a hot grill with tomatoes and corn before combining …
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Report finds U.S. adult smoking rate still falling
June 18, 2013 on Page A2 ATLANTA – Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers. 1
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Companies work to make processed food look homemade
June 18, 2013 on Page A8 NEW YORK – Here’s the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection. When stretching out the dough for its premium “Artisan Pizzas,” Domino’s workers are instructed not … 1
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Ruling could lower generic drug costs
June 18, 2013 on Page A10 WASHINGTON – Deals between pharmaceutical corporations and their generic drug competitors, which government officials say keep cheaper forms of medicine off the market, can sometimes be illegal and therefore can …
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Sedation eases dental procedures for panicky patients
June 18, 2013 on Page C1 Chuck Gamache’s wisdom tooth was impacted, growing sideways in his jaw. It had to come out. This was terrifying, considering Gamache’s dental history: the pain of a childhood in-line skating … 2
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The Slice: Formally done with kindergarten
June 18, 2013 on Page C1 Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of a trend. But in this instance, perhaps we can mark it down as “June 12, 2013.” 1
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Horoscope
June 18, 2013 on Page C2 For 06-18-2013
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Calling attention to PTSD sufferers
June 18, 2013 on Page C2 Dear Annie: As a military war veteran and someone raised in the midst of inner-city violence, I have suffered from and learned a great deal about post-traumatic stress disorder. There … 3
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Benefits of chelation inconclusive
June 18, 2013 on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I have heart disease. Will chelation therapy help reduce my risk of a heart attack? DEAR READER: That’s a timely question, because a recent study of chelation …
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Easy ways to improve posture
June 18, 2013 on Page C3 We’ve been told to stand up straight as long as we’ve been able to stand. We know why we should do it: Good posture looks good, feels good and makes …
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Vaginal cream isn’t intended for your face
June 18, 2013 on Page C3 Q. A friend recently told me that she used a vaginal cream as her facial moisturizer. Have you ever heard of this, and is it dangerous? A. If the vaginal …
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