Beware of coronavirus scammers
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Scammers have come up with even more ways to defraud us, this time using the coronavirus. Some pretend to be contact tracers but ask for more than health information.
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OIG catches criminals in the act
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been extremely busy. What’s astonishing is the criminals who actually think ... Continue Reading →
Couch Theater – August 13, 2020
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I can tell you from firsthand experience that being a single mom is a hard job. Without any disrespect to the dads, it seems there is no off switch for what ... Continue Reading →
Celebrity Extra – August 13, 2020
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Q: Will the prime-time Emmy Awards be held this year as a normal awards show in an auditorium? I saw that the nominees were announced, but how will the actual ceremony go? ... Continue Reading →
Celebrate bounty of summer fruits
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This summer has produced a bountiful crop of fruits. My local farmers market and grocery store have supplied an abundance of budget-friendly ingredients for my favorite ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – August 12, 2020
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On Aug. 30, 30 B.C., Cleopatra, queen of Egypt and lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, takes her life following the defeat of her forces against Octavian, the future ... Continue Reading →
Keyboard-loving cat sees computer as rival
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Whenever I’m videoconferencing from home, my cat insists on jumping into my lap and pawing at the screen and the keyboard. If I put ... Continue Reading →
Weave nature finds, yarn on stick loom
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My friend Bonnie is a professional weaver. I know she’s a pro, not only because it says so on her labels, but when I watched her weaving at her traditional Swedish ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – August 11, 2020
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A tip from our good friend A.S.M.: “When buying berries packed in a basket, check the bottom to see if there’s a juice stain. This means that the strawberries at ... Continue Reading →
Popcorn wagon offered new snack
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Popcorn wasn’t a popular snack food until the 1890s, when Charles Cretors created a steam-powered machine to roast peanuts, coffee and popcorn to sell from ... Continue Reading →
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