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Ask the doctors: 333 rule is helpful during bouts of anxiety

Dear Doctors: I am beginning to have problems with anxiety, and recently I had trouble catching my breath. My sister says that’s one of the things that happens in a panic attack. She talked to me about the “333 rule,” and I wonder if you think it can help?
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Dear Annie: Praying for peace

Dear Annie: I am 40 years old, and my husband is 44. When we first got together, he treated me well, but things changed. Now, whenever I visit him, he drinks heavily and becomes violent. He has beaten me more than once, and I am ashamed to say it has happened many times.
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MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dies at 52 following lengthy battle with breast cancer

Eight months after opening up about her breast cancer diagnosis, former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis has died at the age of 52. The news of her death comes after Lewis sat down at a CNN roundtable to talk about her initial cancer diagnosis and the decisions she made following receiving that news. Lewis’ sister Lakshmi confirmed the news of her death in a June 11 Facebook post. “She’s free, and in His ...
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Jonas Brothers cancel concert at Detroit stadium, pivot to arena show

DETROIT — The Jonas Brothers will no longer be performing at Comerica Park on Aug. 28, and will instead be playing Little Caesars Arena the same day, the group announced in a letter to fans. "Every decision we make is with you in mind, ensuring the best experience for our incredible fans," the group wrote in a statement, apologizing for "any inconvenience" caused by the switch. "We're pouring ...
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Dear Annie: Furniture, family and boundaries

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently agreed to sell our old lounge furniture since we’re in the process of buying a new set. We made the decision together, so I assumed we’d also agree on who we’d sell to.
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Miss Manners: Musicians’ formal clothes not formal enough

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have had season tickets to the orchestra for a couple of decades. For evening concerts, the orchestra wears white tie, and women soloists wear evening dress. For afternoon concerts, the soloists still wear evening dress, and the men in the orchestra wear black suits, black shirts and black ties.
News >  Travel

Who cares if Madrid is landlocked? The maritime vibe is everywhere.

More than 450 years ago, King Philip II of Spain decreed Madrid – a somewhat sleepy mountain town in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula – the capital of his empire. Many historians consider it an odd decision for a ruler whose maritime empire extended across three oceans and five continents and was connected by the largest navy the world had ever seen. Not only is Madrid 220 miles from the nearest Spanish port in Valencia on the Mediterranean, but it’s also 2,000 feet above sea level. A bustling seafaring city like Cádiz would have been a more obvious choice.
News >  Home and garden

10 ways to get a better outdoor space without spending a lot of money

Outdoor spaces are often treated like afterthoughts, but they should get top billing this time of year. The good news: You don’t need much effort – or a ton of money – to spruce yours up. “Even one little settee with a couple of colorful pillows can make a huge impact,” said Gideon Mendelson, the founder and creative director of Mendelson Group in New York. Here’s how to freshen up your piece of the outdoors, whether it’s a balcony, deck, terrace, patio or yard.
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Dear Annie: Retroactively regretting a raving good time

Dear Annie: Last year, I married the nicest guy I’ve ever met. I’m 40 and wish I’d met him sooner, but better late than never. On our month-long honeymoon in Europe, we attended a music festival. During the festival, my husband and I saw some other women in pasties, and in a moment of flirting, I did something totally out of character and bought some pasties myself and a glittery thong. I spent the next day dancing and partying in this revealing attire with my husband. I think everyone needs to have one wild moment in their life, and I had lots of fun.