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Today in History for 9-29 Today is Tuesday, Sept. 29, the 273rd day of 2020. There are 93 days left in the year. by Associated Press Published Sep. 28 2020 @ 11:13pm

Be patient with coin situation Dear Readers: Surely you've noticed retailers posting signs about a coin shortage. It's not really a shortage, it's a distribution problem. Published Sep. 28 2020 @ 5:35pm

Making better food choices If you talk to yourself — and pay attention — it can have positive benefits. Published Sep. 28 2020 @ 5:33pm

Readers have advice for widower Dear Abby: Your advice to the grieving widower "In Need of Someone" (June 22) was spot on. I met my husband when I was 14. We married at 18, and he died when he was 44. After his death, I had no idea how to be a person because I had always been a partner. Published Sep. 28 2020 @ 5:32pm

Experience the joy of soy Soybean production has traditionally been one of the largest agricultural enterprises in Arkansas. In fact, Arkansas ranks 10th nationally in soybean production. Our farmers produce more than 150 million bushels yearly. The value to our economy is more than $1.5 billion. by Carla Due Published Sep. 28 2020 @ 5:26pm

Man gives little to family Dear Abby: My husband and I have been married for 30 years. He has always been self-centered. We have discussed this over the years, and it hasn't changed his disposition. I bought him an "It's All About Me" coffee cup years ago as a joke, and he enjoys using it! by By Abigail Van Buren/Andrews McMeel Syndication Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 10:39pm

Fix for clogged shower head Dear Readers: Have you noticed that your shower head no longer shoots out a steady stream of water? by By Heloise / King Features Syndicate Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 10:33pm

Today in History for 9-28 Today is Monday, Sept. 28, the 272nd day of 2020. There are 94 days left in the year. by Associated Press Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 10:30pm

MoRR exhibit gives Precolumbian insights Dozens of Central and South American artifacts now displayed at Museum of the Red River offer insight into life there as far back as 1000 B.C. by Aaron Brand Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 6:39pm

BOOKS | REVIEWS : Next to Last Stand In "Next to Last Stand," the 16th book in Craig Johnson's popular mystery series, Absaroka County Sheriff Walt Longmire is feeling his age. He's not sure he even wants to stand for reelection. However, a good mystery can always get the veteran lawman's heart pumping again. by Associated Press Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 6:26pm

BOOKS | REVIEWS: He Started It From the beginning of the highly entertaining "He Started It," Beth Morgan makes it clear why she should not, cannot, be your heroine. Her flaws and behavior won't allow her to be considered a heroine. But she does have a story to tell, she says, and it is a doozy. by Sun Sentinel Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 6:24pm

BOOKS | REVIEWS: The Book of Two Ways Jodi Picoult's "The Book of Two Ways" follows Dawn Edelstein, a death doula with a physicist husband and a teenage daughter. Dawn's job is to help terminally ill patients and their loved ones transition from life to death. by Associated Press Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 6:23pm

Plan to move south becomes roadblock in trip to altar Dear Abby: I am a 41-year-old woman who has been with my fiance for eight years. Before we decided to become a couple, I made clear to him that if he had no intention of moving south once my kids graduate, he should not get into a relationship with me. When we got together, I assumed he understood and would be moving with me. We have bought vehicles together and a house. Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 6:09pm

Puppy pics show growth over time Dear Heloise: To track the growth of our puppy, we photograph him next to a teddy bear as a point of comparison once per month. This would work well if you have an overweight pet too, to monitor weight loss. We get a kick out of seeing the changes in our pup. — Kelsey W. in Ore. Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 6:07pm

Delayed cancer treatment in the time of COVID The COVID-19 pandemic has altered lives in many ways, but one of the most potentially perilous is through the delay in diagnostic testing and treatment for cancers. A survey by the American Cancer Society Action Network found that half of the respondents had experienced changes, delays or disruptions in their care: Among those folks, 50% had changes to in-person provider visits and 20% in supportive services and imaging procedures to monitor tumor growth, and 8% said their treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, had been affected. That's backed up with another new report that found 50% of breast cancer patients have had their treatments postponed. Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 6:05pm

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities for Sept. 27, 2020 Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 6:04pm

Fresh home fabrics set the tone for a change in seasons Once I start toward a season, it's hard to stop. I've been gathering speed down the slippery slope of seasonal goodies and have transitioned from transitional tabletops into a full-on fall festival quicker than you can say "it's only September." I am always surprised by some of the perceived "rules" that seem to pop up surrounding specific times of the year. Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 6:01pm

Milan show seeks to inject optimism in hybrid event The Italian fashion industry is moving to inject optimism into luxury's dismal year, staging 23 live runway shows and 37 presentations during a hybrid live-digital Milan Fashion Week that aims to excite consumers and connect with the buying network. by Associated Press Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 5:57pm

Avoid another seed shortage by saving yours "The more you spend time with your plants, the more you develop a relationship with them," says Owen Taylor, founder of Truelove Seeds. by The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 5:46pm

A little peace and quiet: Soundproofing a room in your home There are several reasons you might want to soundproof a room in your home. Perhaps you like being able to run a big sound system, or you perform music that might annoy your neighbors (or family) if it got too loud. Whatever the case, you have multiple soundproofing strategies that can reduce vibrations, plug sound leaks and absorb noise. by Angie's List Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 5:44pm

Create your own jungle with hanging plants A longtime bohemian standard during the 1970s, hanging houseplants have returned in a big way as demand for plants has skyrocketed in the pandemic and Instagram influencers create indoor jungles. Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 5:43pm

What to eat after exercising Q: Why do you always hear that it is better to eat protein than carbohydrates after you exercise? — Geraldo F., Miami Published Sep. 25 2020 @ 9:37pm

Wife starts to resent husband's constant demands for gifts Dear Abby: I feel uncomfortable receiving gifts, and I find it hard to meet my husband's requests for constant gifts, especially when I feel I already give so much. He constantly asks me to buy him things, some of which are very expensive. Published Sep. 25 2020 @ 9:31pm