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HINTS FROM HELOISE: Try water aerobics to lose weight

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DEAR HELOISE: I read the letter from Patty, who wants to lose weight but can’t exercise due to having bad knees. My hint for her is to try water aerobics! It’s non-weight-bearing exercise, and her knees won’t be affected. — Helen, via email Helen, this is an excellent idea! I’ve tried water aerobics, and it was fun. Plus, I met and made a new friend! — Heloise DEAR HELOISE: We all know that plastic bags are a problem in our environment. They choke animals, create garbage and break down into microplastics that have even been found in babies’ placentas! Here are some ...

DEAR ANNIE: Loyal 10-year employee miffed about no gift

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DEAR ANNIE: On a yearly basis, my employer recognizes employees who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, etc. years of service as well as individuals who are retiring. These employees have their names published in local press and also receive a gift. This past year I completed my 10th year of service. While my name was published, I never received a gift. Everyone else received one, so it’s not that the tradition stopped and I was unaware; mine was just somehow overlooked. My co-workers tell me I should ask about it, but I feel kind of awkward doing so. Is it tacky to contact the human resources ...

Corgis run, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race

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VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — It’s not all about short-legged speed when 150 corgis gather for an international race celebrating the little dogs. There’s a costume parade, the “smartest nose,” and — of course — the loudest bark. The fifth Corgi Race Vilnius drew dogs and their owners to the Lithuanian capital’s Vingis park on Saturday for what organizers said was the biggest edition yet. There were competitors from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Germany, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, the United States and Britain — the country most closely associated with the breed, ...

Powers to present country artist Gary Allan

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Gary Allan will play Powers Auditorium on Oct. 29. Since his debut in 1996, Allan has sold more than 8 million albums, with three certified platinum for sales of a million copies. Allan has 14 top 10 country hits, including “Man to Man,” “Tough Little Boys,” “Nothing On but the Radio,” “Watching Airplanes” and “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).” He has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” as well as the covers of People, Pollstar and Country Weekly ...

What’s in a name?

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Have you ever wondered how plants and flowers get their name? When it comes to naming a newborn baby, expectant parents have plenty of resources available to assist them in naming their child. However, when it comes to the botanical and gardening world, there exists a much more structured ...