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Keeping a watchful eye on children's viewing of animal violence on TV Dear Mr. Dad: Like most families, thanks to ongoing shelter-in-place orders and schools having been shut down, our family (which includes me, my husband, and two children, ages 3 and 4, who really love animals) has spent a lot more time than usual in front of the TV. by Armin Brott | Mr. Dad Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 4:25pm

Man's bisexual past gnaws at woman's sense of trust Dear Abby: I am a 49-year-old woman who has been in a romantic relationship with a good, caring man for two years. We live together, and he shows me all the time how much he loves me. We have amazing chemistry and are very affectionate. We enjoy spending time together, especially outdoors. Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 4:25pm

Experiencing an event boundary a common occurrence Dear Readers: Have you ever walked in a room and completely forgotten why you went in there in the first place? This is common, and it even has a name: an event boundary. Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 4:24pm

Peanut allergies pose hidden risk for many adults Charles Schulz launched the "Peanuts" cartoon on Oct. 2, 1950, in seven newspapers. Eventually it appeared daily in 2,600 papers in 75 countries. The funny and often poignant responses of Charlie Brown and the other Peanuts characters resonated with adults, not just kids. Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 4:21pm

The pandemic has robbed us of spontaneity - how to get it back Life's most delicious moments never happen on schedule. They don't send Google invites. They never text to say they're running late. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 10:43pm

Upgrade your winter soup with hearty beans A well-cooked pot of beans can be summed up in two words - humble and hearty. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:20pm

An ode to the glories of cabbage | Polish stew and a spicy stir-fry show this humble vegetable is anything but boring Even this deep into winter, I still crave the flavors coaxed from winter vegetables. Root vegetables, such as turnips and parsnips, easily transform into roasted sides, soups and mashes. Potatoes offer exquisite comfort in any form. Cabbage, one of the world's most versatile vegetables, single-handedly eliminates boredom in the kitchen and at the table. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:17pm

When life hands you lemons ... When I planted a lemon tree in my yard a decade ago, it seemed like a great idea. Eventually, I figured, I'd have all the lemons I could handle. by Tom Szaroleta | The Florida Times-Union Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:15pm

Picadillo is the quick, hearty answer to 'What's for dinner tonight?' You're invited by The Washington Post Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:13pm

CARLA DUE | Arkansas rice versatile, economical Arkansas is the No. 1 producer of rice in the U.S. In fact, Arkansas farmers plant an average of 1.3 million acres of rice and harvest over 200 million bushels each year. That means they produce more than 9 billion pounds of rice each year. by Carla Due Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:11pm

'Like a horror movie' | Munching caterpillar silences tomato's biochemical cry for help, scientists find While there's a famous horror-movie spoof about killer tomatoes, no one seems to have made one about caterpillars - the insect pests that eat the juicy red fruits of summer. by The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:47pm

Mars rover's giant parachute carried a secret message The huge parachute used by NASA's Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a secret message, thanks to a puzzle lover on the spacecraft team. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:45pm

Study illuminates issue of childhood exercise vs. diet When children gain excess weight, the culprit is more likely to be eating too much than moving too little, according to a fascinating new study of children in Ecuador. The study compared the lifestyles, diets and body compositions of Amazonian children who live in rural, foraging communities with those of other Indigenous children living in nearby towns, and the results have implications for the rising rates of obesity in both children and adults worldwide. by NYTimes News Service Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:43pm

Two-year relationship seems more off than on Dear Abby: I have been on and off with a man for two years. In all this time, he has never spent a holiday or Valentine's Day with me, or introduced me to his family or friends. He told me to stay in the bathroom at his office when his friends showed up unexpectedly. When I objected, he said, "It's only for 20 minutes." Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:33pm

Coffee, tea have amazing benefits In the late 1960s, American Airlines public relations specialist Donald Bain ghostwrote a supposed expose on the wild times of three stewardesses titled "Coffee, Tea or Me?" Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:32pm

Couple debate the pros and cons of potatoes Dear Heloise: My husband said he no longer wants potatoes because they're too fattening and he's trying to lose weight. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:31pm

Community Activities Community Activities for March 3, 2021 Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:28pm

Today in History for 3-2 Today is Wednesday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2021. There are 303 days left in the year. by Associated Press Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 10:30pm

Husband too helpful to other women Dear Abby: I have been married for 26 years. Five years ago, my husband gave a young lady $5,000 through credit card charges over a six-month period. We are not wealthy. When I found the charges in our credit report, he took a second job to pay it off. Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 9:57am

What to know about stimulus payments Dear Readers: Those economic stimulus payments many of us received last year and into this year? Let's take a look: Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 9:55am

VR could be hazardous to your health Exergaming can be exergasmic — distracting you from the discomforts of exercise and motivating you to repeat the workout day after day, because you're engaged in a virtual reality video game that thrills you. There are programs for strength-building and aerobics that get you into a jump-rope challenge, a spacey dance routine, sword-fighting, fitness boxing and cycling. Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 9:54am

Living through their children Today's Sound Off is about parents who want their children to live out their dreams: by By Heloise / King Features Syndicate Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 9:19pm